November 27, 2014 by Mike Dussault

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady enjoying some turkey.

Top Photo (2012): Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports
Bottom Photo (2010): Carolos Osorio/AP both photos via www.nfl.com

You have mentioned how the Patriots have morphed from a somewhat traditional 3-4 defense to a 4-3 hybrid. Despite the difficulties in comparison, do you believe that the current Patriots’ roster has more front-7 depth than at any other time under Belichick? I was considering this as a possibility even before the acquisitions of Bostic and Hicks.

YES YES YES. Not just depth either, it’s versatility. As I’ve written many times before tracking the defensive overhaul that started in 08/09 was a major area of focus for me as a blogger with a penchant for Xs and Os. Belichick’s defense evolved from the Fairbanks-Bullough 3-4 defense. There are a couple different versions […]

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