Saints defense takes step in right direction against Patriots

SmashMouth · 08-23-2015, 12:24 PM

It’s difficult to know what to believe.

On one hand, the Saints smothered Tom Brady’s passing attack without cornerbacks Delvin Breaux, Brandon Browner and Kennan Lewis and safeties Kenny Vaccaro and Jairus Byrd on the field.

On the other, wide receivers Julian Edelman, Brandon LaFell, Aaron Dobson and Brian Tyms and tight end Rob Gronkowski weren’t on the field for the Patriots.

Considering the way Brady lit up the defense during joint practices this week, with those same receivers not on the field, it’s meaningful that Brady completed only 2-of-5 passes and the Saints defense forced three three-and-outs to start the game.

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08-23-2015, 12:24 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,549 Blog Entries: 29	Saints defense takes step in right direction against Patriots It’s difficult to know what to believe. On one hand, the Saints smothered Tom Brady’s passing attack without cornerbacks Delvin Breaux, Brandon Browner and Kennan Lewis and safeties Kenny Vaccaro and Jairus Byrd on the field. On the other, wide receivers Julian Edelman, Brandon LaFell, Aaron Dobson and Brian Tyms and tight end Rob Gronkowski weren’t on the field for the Patriots. Considering the way Brady lit up the defense during joint practices this week, with those same receivers not on the field, it’s meaningful that Brady completed only 2-of-5 passes and the Saints defense forced three three-and-outs to start the game. continue reading here Attached Thumbnails

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