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Can Waddle torch the Pats defense?

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It seems that the factor of Waddle vs NE is being overlooked entirely by the media.

While the media is sucking on Jones' Private Pyle physique (Full Metal Jacket, not the tv show), it is easily the ignored x factor on offense this week.

With the OL in disarray from a weak preseason and Covid news today, it sure amplified that short passing game between Tua and Waddle.

Waddle could break it open often and early.
 
With the loss of AJ, I expect to see more 2 TE, single back sets to help with blocking. Waddle, Gaskin and Gesicki are in for big days.
 
That would be my estimation too. NE is gonna test this line in a big way.
 
GhostArmOfMarino said:
To be honest, im not sure Davis or possibly even Eich aren't better blockers at LT right now. Jackson is mostly potential.
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I don't know what the hell happened to Jackson. Does he have some undisclosed injury etc? The guy looks worst, thus far, this early in the season than he did last year.
 
Yes, yes he can... And Wilson too, maybe even moreso... Real question is, do the Fins have the balls to try and blowout the Pats or are they going to try and keep it a close game and win in the 4th quarter...
 
NBP81 said:
Yes, yes he can... And Wilson too, maybe even moreso... Real question is, do the Fins have the balls to try and blowout the Pats or are they going to try and keep it a close game and win in the 4th quarter...
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Well, their CB Jackson is the only other CB worth a **** with Gilmore out. WHO is going to cover Parker, Waddle, Wilson, Gesicki, Grant (speed still kills)?

oh, then Gas Can and Ahmed out of the backfield...

PLUS: Moving the pocket for Tua will create SO MANY MISMATCHES.
 
NBP81 said:
Yes, yes he can... And Wilson too, maybe even moreso... Real question is, do the Fins have the balls to try and blowout the Pats or are they going to try and keep it a close game and win in the 4th quarter...
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They've established at least in PS that they want to be aggressive and push the ball.
We'll see during the game if that's how they play.

Getting a 2 score lead on them would be ideal and it sorts of force them to be less conservative and open up the playbook.
Playing against what we're built to defend.
 
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marino2duper73 said:
And putting THAT kind of expectation on Mac Jones?!?

Our D is going to eat him alive and play jump rope with his guts.

:rbt:
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I do like how the media and everyone else seems to ignore that part of the equation.
Mac Jones is a rookie following in the footstep as the guy that will go down as the greatest QB ever.

Yet they ignore that crazy amount of pressure to not only be good but be good enough to get the Pats to a playoff berth and beyond.
 
ANUFan said:
I do like how the media and everyone else seems to ignore that part of the equation.
Mac Jones is a rookie following in the footstep as the guy that will go down as the greatest QB ever.

Yet they ignore that crazy amount of pressure to not only be good but be good enough to get the Pats to a playoff berth and beyond.
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I look at it the same way as when Tua and Jaylen Hurts debuted. 3rd stringers on D means NOTHING.

Same goes for reading defense. I think Coach Flo is going to throw the kitchen sink at Jones. Dare him to go through 4 progressions in 3 seconds.
 
NBP81 said:
Yes, yes he can... And Wilson too, maybe even moreso... Real question is, do the Fins have the balls to try and blowout the Pats or are they going to try and keep it a close game and win in the 4th quarter...
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I assume you believe going for the throat is the wise choice?

I can see either way being valid. It depends on how much faith Flo has in TT and the line.
 
Mach2 said:
I assume you believe going for the throat is the wise choice?

I can see either way being valid. It depends on how much faith Flo has in TT and the line.
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I never thought I'd say this after being a Fin Fan for 44 years and enduring Adam Gase...

The bubble screen will be dangerous in a positive way for Miami and Waddle.
 
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