NE matchup

the-commish · 10-09-2013, 11:09 AM

Welcome, Tom Brady 12 and Michael Jordan 23. Sunday will be a tough test for both teams.

Willie McGinest (former Patriot great LB) said on NFL Network that the Patriots were going to have to slow the game down in order to beat the Saints. I thought that was telling in that the Patriots have been an up tempo team the past decade. But he might be right. The Saints lead the league in time of possession, having kept the ball for an average of more than 34 minutes per game (they had it 36 minutes at Chicago). So keeping Brees on the bench will be key to the Patriots victory chances. And getting Gronk can't hurt (if that happens).

TheOak · 10-09-2013, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by the-commish

Welcome, Tom Brady 12 and Michael Jordan 23. Sunday will be a tough test for both teams.

Willie McGinest (former Patriot great LB) said on NFL Network that the Patriots were going to have to slow the game down in order to beat the Saints. I thought that was telling in that the Patriots have been an up tempo team the past decade. But he might be right. The Saints lead the league in time of possession, having kept the ball for an average of more than 34 minutes per game (they had it 36 minutes at Chicago). So keeping Brees on the bench will be key to the Patriots victory chances. And getting Gronk can't hurt (if that happens).

Either that or he recognizes our defense for what it is.

Confusing initial looks.

10-09-2013, 11:09 AM	#1
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: NE matchup Welcome, Tom Brady 12 and Michael Jordan 23. Sunday will be a tough test for both teams. Willie McGinest (former Patriot great LB) said on NFL Network that the Patriots were going to have to slow the game down in order to beat the Saints. I thought that was telling in that the Patriots have been an up tempo team the past decade. But he might be right. The Saints lead the league in time of possession, having kept the ball for an average of more than 34 minutes per game (they had it 36 minutes at Chicago). So keeping Brees on the bench will be key to the Patriots victory chances. And getting Gronk can't hurt (if that happens). Halo likes this.

10-09-2013, 11:29 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,061	Re: NE matchup Originally Posted by the-commish Welcome, Tom Brady 12 and Michael Jordan 23. Sunday will be a tough test for both teams. Willie McGinest (former Patriot great LB) said on NFL Network that the Patriots were going to have to slow the game down in order to beat the Saints. I thought that was telling in that the Patriots have been an up tempo team the past decade. But he might be right. The Saints lead the league in time of possession, having kept the ball for an average of more than 34 minutes per game (they had it 36 minutes at Chicago). So keeping Brees on the bench will be key to the Patriots victory chances. And getting Gronk can't hurt (if that happens). Either that or he recognizes our defense for what it is. Confusing initial looks.

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