Tom Brady, however, was picked off by D’Qwell Jackson, with the Patriots on the march deep within Colts territory. Later, on the sideline, Indianapolis equipment managers speculated that the intercepted ball was underinflated. From there, NFL officials went on to confirm that 11 out of the 12 footballs used by the Patriots were underinflated by two pounds per square inch, according to League specifications. This wouldn’t be a big deal,
If anything, this firestorm will only serve to motivate the Patriots, with even more bulletin board material for the locker room. New England will likely come out firing upon all cylinders to put away any doubts regarding their Championship mettle.
Pressuring the quarterback with four down linemen enabled Seattle to drop its linebackers into coverage and tee-off upon receivers in the short zone. To shake things up, the Seahawks may send in a blitzing linebacker in passing situations to further harass the quarterback, and rely upon the Legion of Boom to man up against the big play. Tom Brady, a classic pocket passer, has been especially prone to being taken down by well-timed blitz packages.
The Patriots offensive line, however, has been recently retooled and largely credited for the team’s surge through the playoffs. In the playoffs, the Patriots have featured unbalanced lines and even ran one tackle eligible pass play that resulted in Nate Solder rumbling 16 yards for a touchdown. On game day, the Patriots’ hardhat group will be tasked with containing the relatively small, but quick Seahawk front-four that includes Michael Bennett and Kevin Williams. To do so, the Patriots will look to establish the run and overpower the Seattle front.
LeGarrette Blount, despite his off-the-field troubles at both the University of Oregon and Pittsburgh, has always filled in as the Model Patriot. In the AFC Championship game, Blount rumbled for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns on 30 carries (4.9 yards per carry). Last year, he was even more impressive, in rushing for 166 yards and 4 touchdowns upon 24 carries (6.9 yards per carry) in the Divisional Round. ...
Expect Blount to be worked into the game plan early and often on traps, counters, sweeps, and even screen passes into the flat.
The brash Richard Sherman has described himself as the best cornerback in football. Last year, in shades of the XFL, Sherman appeared miffed that the 49ers would even challenge him with a “sorry receiver like [Michael] Crabtree” in the NFC Championship Game. The final bang-bang play of the game resulted in Sherman’s deflection of the pass into the hands of linebacker Malcolm Smith for the interception at the back of the end zone.
For strategic purposes, the Patriots can simply keep possession receiver Julian Edelman over at Sherman’s side of the field, while motioning big-play threat Brandon LeFell throughout the offense. In doing so, Tom Brady may never be forced into testing Sherman for chunks of yardage. For the Patriots defensively, Revis will perform as a wild card that locks up against receivers and tight ends, drops off into zone coverage, and even rushes the quarterback on corner blitz schemes.
In these playoffs, Belichik might have already come to the realization that his days with Golden Boy quarterback Tom Brady are winding down. To cement his legacy, Bill Belichik will be ready and willing to outduel Pete Carroll in this Super Bowl XLIX chess match. In 1999, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft fired Pete Carroll – to hand head coaching duties and the keys to the franchise over to Bill Belichik.
5 Reasons Why the New England Patriots Will Win Super Bowl XLIX
Tom Brady, however, was picked off by D’Qwell Jackson, with the Patriots on the march deep within Colts territory. Later, on the sideline, Indianapolis equipment managers speculated that the intercepted ball was underinflated. From there, NFL officials went on to confirm that 11 out of the 12 footballs used by the Patriots were underinflated by two pounds per square inch, according to League specifications. This wouldn’t be a big deal,
If anything, this firestorm will only serve to motivate the Patriots, with even more bulletin board material for the locker room. New England will likely come out firing upon all cylinders to put away any doubts regarding their Championship mettle.
Pressuring the quarterback with four down linemen enabled Seattle to drop its linebackers into coverage and tee-off upon receivers in the short zone. To shake things up, the Seahawks may send in a blitzing linebacker in passing situations to further harass the quarterback, and rely upon the Legion of Boom to man up against the big play. Tom Brady, a classic pocket passer, has been especially prone to being taken down by well-timed blitz packages.
The Patriots offensive line, however, has been recently retooled and largely credited for the team’s surge through the playoffs. In the playoffs, the Patriots have featured unbalanced lines and even ran one tackle eligible pass play that resulted in Nate Solder rumbling 16 yards for a touchdown. On game day, the Patriots’ hardhat group will be tasked with containing the relatively small, but quick Seahawk front-four that includes Michael Bennett and Kevin Williams. To do so, the Patriots will look to establish the run and overpower the Seattle front.
LeGarrette Blount, despite his off-the-field troubles at both the University of Oregon and Pittsburgh, has always filled in as the Model Patriot. In the AFC Championship game, Blount rumbled for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns on 30 carries (4.9 yards per carry). Last year, he was even more impressive, in rushing for 166 yards and 4 touchdowns upon 24 carries (6.9 yards per carry) in the Divisional Round. ...
Expect Blount to be worked into the game plan early and often on traps, counters, sweeps, and even screen passes into the flat.
The brash Richard Sherman has described himself as the best cornerback in football. Last year, in shades of the XFL, Sherman appeared miffed that the 49ers would even challenge him with a “sorry receiver like [Michael] Crabtree” in the NFC Championship Game. The final bang-bang play of the game resulted in Sherman’s deflection of the pass into the hands of linebacker Malcolm Smith for the interception at the back of the end zone.
For strategic purposes, the Patriots can simply keep possession receiver Julian Edelman over at Sherman’s side of the field, while motioning big-play threat Brandon LeFell throughout the offense. In doing so, Tom Brady may never be forced into testing Sherman for chunks of yardage. For the Patriots defensively, Revis will perform as a wild card that locks up against receivers and tight ends, drops off into zone coverage, and even rushes the quarterback on corner blitz schemes.
In these playoffs, Belichik might have already come to the realization that his days with Golden Boy quarterback Tom Brady are winding down. To cement his legacy, Bill Belichik will be ready and willing to outduel Pete Carroll in this Super Bowl XLIX chess match. In 1999, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft fired Pete Carroll – to hand head coaching duties and the keys to the franchise over to Bill Belichik.
5 Reasons Why the New England Patriots Will Win Super Bowl XLIX
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