Deadpulse Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Apparition said: Judging by target/production numbers, there's no easy answer. Lamb, Cooper and Schultz all get a ton of work in that offense. I think its less a specific player and more the the underneath and hot reads. Neutralize the damage that Pollard will do out of the backfield. Make them hit their big play stuff. The run game is what it will come down to. Can they slow down Zeke enough to make them need to take shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggie. Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I could see Belichick implementing his Super Bowl 25 gameplan here. As good as Mac's been, I doubt he can beat Dak in a shootout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission27 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, biggie. said: I could see Belichick implementing his Super Bowl 25 gameplan here. As good as Mac's been, I doubt he can beat Dak in a shootout. Yeah and its not just a Mac v Dak thing Its Mac v Dak and his absurd supporting cast I always feel like we have a chance but we are dogs here for a reason and honestly I think the line should be bigger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission27 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Deadpulse said: Can they slow down Zeke enough to make them need to take shots. Unfortunately I think we all know the answer to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 hours ago, biggie. said: The big question is who will Belichick take away from Dallas' offense? My guess is they try to neutralize Cooper. ...do we still do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Matts4313 said: Boston media giving some bulletin board material: My personal opinion is this is an unfounded dumb-take, but I have a negative impression of boston media in general. They are to be ignored. They know their target audience; the red faced neck beards who only know the names of players on their own team who turn off the channel as soon as they go behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 DID NOT PARTICIPATE Patriots RB Damien Harris (ribs) G Shaq Mason (abdomen) CB Shaun Wade (concussion) Cowboys DE Dorance Armstrong (ankle) CB Trevon Diggs (ankle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ForTheThumb Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 one thing going for us is Belichick definitely knows how to game plan for Dan Quinn defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m haynes Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 IMO Dallas runs for 200+ yards. BB know he can't cover their WRs so he plays bend but don't break. Forces Dak to throw in tight windows or get him to forces throws down field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 What will Steve Belichick do though?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Rider Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: What will Steve Belichick do though?... Most likely just something like this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimmage Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 To me the rest of this season is going to be about Mac and Jonnu to determine if this offense goes from bottom 1/3 to middle of the pack or better ( outside of obvious OL concerns). After Jonnu's bad game he has basically been in the doghouse .. snaps reduced and doing a majority blocking. We need to remember that they signed him BEFORE Henry.. he was the guy they wanted more.. yet they haven't focused on him at all. The 2 TE offense hasn't worked.. they need to get Jonnu going or it's just not going to happen. Especially with Harris injured.. I would like to see them use him more in the backfield. Be creative, try to regain some of James White's production by giving those throws to Smith instead of Bolden.. send the screens to him, end arounds, short passes up the middle..etc. He is athletic enough to make plays once he has the ball in his hands, they've just got to find creative ways to get him the ball. Before the season I was so excited that they signed him.. I really thought Josh was going to do some really creative things with him, but it looks like he's got no idea what to do with him. The Titans didn't use him to his full potential, Josh is doing even less with him from a gadget perspective. I'm still a huge believer in him.. and am really hoping this can be a breakout game for him. I think the Cowboys would give up some big plays to Smith/Henry in the middle of the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartMyV8 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I'm buying a fresh bottle of rum for this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofos Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Crimmage said: To me the rest of this season is going to be about Mac and Jonnu to determine if this offense goes from bottom 1/3 to middle of the pack or better ( outside of obvious OL concerns). After Jonnu's bad game he has basically been in the doghouse .. snaps reduced and doing a majority blocking. We need to remember that they signed him BEFORE Henry.. he was the guy they wanted more.. yet they haven't focused on him at all. The 2 TE offense hasn't worked.. they need to get Jonnu going or it's just not going to happen. Especially with Harris injured.. I would like to see them use him more in the backfield. Be creative, try to regain some of James White's production by giving those throws to Smith instead of Bolden.. send the screens to him, end arounds, short passes up the middle..etc. He is athletic enough to make plays once he has the ball in his hands, they've just got to find creative ways to get him the ball. Before the season I was so excited that they signed him.. I really thought Josh was going to do some really creative things with him, but it looks like he's got no idea what to do with him. The Titans didn't use him to his full potential, Josh is doing even less with him from a gadget perspective. I'm still a huge believer in him.. and am really hoping this can be a breakout game for him. I think the Cowboys would give up some big plays to Smith/Henry in the middle of the field. While I agree that it would be nice to see Smith get going I don't think it is so much that he is in the doghouse as it is Henry getting healthy. I also never got why people Smith is a better receiver than Henry. Henry's worst year he had 36 receptions 478 yards and 8 TDs; Smiths best year he had 41 receptions 448 yards and 8 TDs. And I don't think who signed first indicates who the Patriots wanted as much as the $1.25 million more that Henry is being payed this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apparition Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 The question isn't whether they'll win. It's how do we adjust our expectations for the rest of the season if they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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