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Here’s what it looked and sounded like from my seat when the Chargers stopped the Patriots on 4th and 1 late in the 4th quarter. As the Patriots huddled the sound hit a new level for me, it was deafening.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/heres-what-it-looked-and-sounded-like-from-my/
After a crappy three hour drive I’ve finally returned home from what was just about a perfect day. It could still end up being perfect but that depends on how hurt PatChung! is. Some general thoughts from the game which is even more general considering I haven’t even seen the highlights on TV yet.
– Robert and Jonathan Kraft made a pass by the Pats fans in the seats in back of the bench, shaking hands and signing autographs. I didn’t get a pic or video. Fail.
– We were surrounded by a great group of hard core Pats fans. Even got a spirited “de-fense” chant at the end of the game.
– Deaderick > Brace
– Cunningham and Ninkovich are the 3-4 OLBs. TBC and Crable are the third down pass rushers, with Pryor in the middle. Seems like it really breaks down that simply after today.
– Fletcher’s 3-3-5 nickel package was used for the second week in a row. Coaches must like what they’re seeing.
– I wonder how much the loss of Chung hurt this defense in the second half. Can’t stress enough how important he is to the defense. Initial indications from the Boston Herald is that Chung seemed like it wasn’t major. So that’s positive.
– Did Guyton get burned a lot in coverage today? Methinks he did.
– Yes we’re 5-1 but I think the addition of Logan Mankins back into the mix can only help this running game.
– Brady wasn’t his best, but having an INT-free day probably saved the game.
– McCourty. Wow.
– Butler was back out there, need to take a closer look at how much/how he did.
– Mayo is back to being a beast.
Welcome to the New England Patriots active roster, Sergio Brown!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/welcome-to-the-new-england-patriots-active-roster/
Is it weird that this video gets me fired up? I have dreams of covering it one day. Until then… The Pats are coming!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/is-it-weird-that-this-video-gets-me-fired-up-i/
Not as polished as some of the other highlight videos, but when you’ve got highlights like Ty Law video quality takes a back seat.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/not-as-polished-as-some-of-the-other-highlight/
When I read stuff like this it only reinforces there is no other quarterback I’d rather have than TB12.
1. With Kyle Arrington questionable who would step in if he’s out? Does Darius Butler get another shot? Or does Terrence Wheatley, who looked good in preseason get his first action since what feels like 2008 against the Colts?
2. Does Brandon Deaderick stay at LDE? Or does Ron Brace step back in? The answer to this lies in whether or not Brace adds anything in terms of pass rush/getting upfield quicker than Deaderick. It’s possible Deaderick is better at holding ground and is thus more likely to start in the 3-4 against heavy run teams like the Ravens and Dolphins. Or Deaderick might just be ahead of Brace in all categories now. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them open in a heavy nickel package. Expect the game plan to potentially be like what they did against Cincinnati.
3. Who is the primary runningback? My guess is that it’s Benjarvus Green-Ellis but if the Patriots want to attack the Chargers through the air it could be Danny Woodhead again. Every time Woody makes a big play I imagine Rex Ryan groaning.
4. Do Dane Fletcher and Shawn Crable’s roles expand at all? Crable has been entirely a hand down DPR, while Fletcher was used in the 3-3-5 nickel package against the Ravens as a coverage linebacker.
5. Will the Patriots pull uber blogger Mike Dussault from his seat in section LF8, row 2, seat 5 and put him into the game to throw the Chargers completely off? Will the so-called “Deuce-Cat” be released this weekend? You’ll just have to wait and see…
