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NFL Films: Two Part Belichick Special Coming in September

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NFL Films: Two Part Belichick Special Coming in September

Bill Belichick: A Football Life will premier on NFLN on Thursday 9/15 at 9pm EST, part two will air Thursday 9/22. You can click the link above for a preview.

They followed BB and had him miked for all of 2009, and they tease glimpses of 4th and 2, as well as what he and TFB were talking about on the sideline after Brady had been pulled from the Saints mauling. Words cannot express how excited I am for this one. And right after the season starts? I might combust that week.

Now I’m just waiting for Missing Rings: 2007 Patriots from NFL Films. Alright, now I must watch this preview seven more times.

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Patriots cut veteran safety James Sanders

For the second time this preseason the Patriots cut an old guard veteran at a position where their depth was already questionable. Both Sanders and Ty Warren had their injury issues this preseason, but where Warren no longer seemed a schematic fit, Sanders was credited just last week by Patrick Chung as being a calm, veteran presence who knew all the right calls and adjustments.

Hard to speculate why the Pats would drop him. Clearly letting him go early was to give him a chance to catch on elsewhere. But this now shines even more of a spotlight on Brandon Meriweather.

Could this open a door for James Ihedigbo? He didn’t exactly look like an All Pro against the Lions, missing a couple tackles while losing contain. And this move has to be at least a minor vote of confidence for Sergio Brown.

More than anything I think the signs are pointing to a safety acquisition in the next week, and given the cap considerations of Sanders’ contract it could be a significant player with a significant contract.

Stay tuned as always, there are sure to be lots more changes over the next 8 days. Meanwhile, thanks for the memories James Sanders, none bigger than last year’s game sealing interception of Peyton Manning.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-james-sanders-2/

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Guess who hasn’t looked so great this preseason, bruh…

I really wonder if the lack of a veteran leader like Alge Crumpler is going to retard Gronk’s growth. Seems like he’s had more than his share of mental errors this preseason, despite reports that he was uncoverable early in camp.

Here’s some mention of his play from Bedard in the Globe.

On a big third-and-1 play at the Detroit 14 on the final play of the first quarter, either Vollmer or Gronkowski blocked the wrong player because they both allowed Tulloch to get in free and take Green-Ellis down for no gain. …. When Woodhead was taken down for a 3-yard loss, it was just a completely blown play by someone. Best guess is Gronkowski. Looks like he was running the wrong play. If he hit Williams on a wham block, Woodhead has a nice gainer.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/guess-who-hasnt-looked-so-great-this-preseason/

Monday Morning Patriots Thoughts…

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Some quick hit stuff, things we wanted to touch more upon after the podcast….

– Arrington’s poor showing at slot corner was a wake up call for me. In theory it seemed like he would be a great fit there and assured to slide inside to make way for Bodden. But it’s clearly not his strength. Covering the slot can be even more difficult because the cornerback does not have the sideline to work with. So if/when Bodden gets back do we see him as the base RCB who then shifts inside to nickel? Or does Bodden just become the straight nickel back? 

– DBut finally showed a little something to me against the Lions. Maybe it’s because he’s no longer using the clear face shield?

– I don’t think we’re seeing Wilhite again for a while, if at all. Just a gut feeling.

– I’m worried about the right guard spot, even when Connolly is healthy. I know I’m not the only one hoping Marcus Cannon is able to get on the field this year. Might be a long shot to expect anything out of him this year. At the very least I expect he’ll be PUP’d.

– I just don’t see Nate Solder or Matt Light moving to right guard.

– Agree very much with Mike Reiss’ take on how someone else besides Brady needs to step up on the Patriots offense. Looked to me like Hernando came pretty close. Perhaps the potential game breaking ability of RIdley and Vereen could help that too.

– I’m not worried too much about Ochocinco just yet. They could get by on Branch and Welker for the first quarter of the season. Assuming Welker is not injured.

– My excitement is really starting to build over seeing Wilfork and Haynesworth* side by side in a real game. It should really open things up for everyone else.

– Still really wish Gary Guyton was just the nickel linebacker. He’s always healthy and filled in at various spots when needed, but I still think he’s easily defeated by run blockers.

– If Brandon Spikes came back this week it would erase the bad memory of Detroit instantly. Though it’s already pretty close now.

– Brandon Tate needs to have a huge week. He’s starting to get that deer in the headlights look about him. His fate could be one of the toughest for BB to determine.

– Is it possible Meriweather is not a Patriots a week from right now? Stranger things have happened on past Labor Day weekends, that’s for sure.

– Seemed clear to me the Pats wanted to get a better look at Mark Anderson versus the Lions, and he didn’t do much that I made note of other than whiffing on a sack and watching the QB scramble for a first down. He’s one of those tough bubble guys, and you don’t want to cut a pass rush guy when the biggest issue you’re trying to fix is third down defense.