Just a tidbit from the discussion thread on this game...

What the Pats Offense needs to do:

I really don't see how the Chargers are gonna be able to blitz much with the firepower Brady has now. The Chargers do not have anyone who can cover Moss, Welker or even Stallworth one on one. Plus we have a guy like Washington who is the mystery man. I live in Cincy and on several occasions I have heard players/coaches say that he has the skills to be as good as Chad or TJ but we will probably never know because he never gets a chance.

I think the Chargers will attempt some blitz packages until Brady starts picking them apart. Once they drop guys back, the 2 headed monster of Maroney/Morris will take over. I am not just saying this as a Pats fan, but I really don't see how teams can defend us this year? I mean we did pretty well on offense last year with 3 4 WR's and a Troy Brown!! Our offense is downright scary..

Hopefully Matt Light will shut down Merriman again with the help of a TE. This game will showcase why BB went and signed Kyle Brady. He is one of the strongest blocking TE's to ever play in the NFL and will help protect Brady all day. Sammy Morris is an ex FB who is one hell of a blocker, look for him to get more playing time this week so he can help protect Brady.

If Brady has the time he had last week against the Jets, this game will be over by halftime IMO. We are not the Chicago Bears offense whose only play is a hail mary to Bernard frickin Berrian. If the Bears had just an average offense last week, they would of won that game by 2 scores

As ashamed as I am about this whole "Spygate" incident(if true), i think it will really motivate the Pats. Some idiot columnist are actually making comments like "no wonder Brady has done more with less all these years".

The players are aware of this and they are gonna feel disrespected and wanna make a statement. Throw in the mix that you have big mouth players like LT calling the Pats lifetime cheaters.

I think Brady will keep the defense off balance all day by utilizing the hurry up offense. Hopefully it will be mass confusion


What the Pats Defense needs to do:

Quite simply, take Gates out of the game, limit LT and make Rivers beat us!!

Watching Rivers play last week was a learning experience. I have never witnessed a QB rely solely on 1 Receiver as much as he does in Gates. Maybe Vick to Crumpler but it is close

Every passing play he was looking for Gates. When he did target Vincent Jackson, they werent even on the same page

The only issue i am worrying about is what do we do with Adalius Thomas? He is quite capable of covering Gates, however what do we do when Rivers hits LT with a pass?

We all know he has great hands out of the backfield and we know Bruschi and Vrabel are both to old and slow to try and cover him. Adalius could cover him, but then who babysits Gates? If Harrison was playing I think he could do a decent job but he is out.

Also how do we stop LT? Seymour is a big body that can plug a hole but he is out. I am really concerned with stopping him. I think we could give up 100 yards and still win the game, my concern is a 160 yard rushing game and a 75 yard receiving game from him.

If our defense does not step up I still favor our team in any shootout

I am way more concerned with our defense then our offense

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