At the Half, the
Patriots lead the Titans, 21-3
The Patriots seemingly pick up right where they left off last season.
Starting RB Stevan Ridley impresses in the first
half. Despite being stymied by a suspect Offensive Line. Ridley maintains great
penetration, and continues to explode when given space. Though there were some
questions about the makeup of the RB unit this preseason, Ridley is sure to
monopolize the team’s carries.
Though there was one glaring drop by Lloyd, it’s
clear that Brady and Brandon Lloyd are, at the very least, comfortable with
each other’s style of play. Brady is not afraid to force the ball in Lloyd’s
direction with a noticeable confidence not seen since his days with Randy Moss.
This seems to be the beginning of a great working relationship.
The biggest plays of the first half were all
made by rookies. second-round choice S Tavon Wilson sticks with a tipped Locker
pass for an INT in the endzone. In the second quarter, Chandler Jones makes a
great strip sack at the goal line, recovered by fellow first-round LB Donta’
Hightower who then returned it for 6. Though it is week 1, the rising of young
Patriots is a testament to the Patriot Way and how respected it is by veterans
here and throughout the league. The roster overhaul conducted this offseason
seems to be a worthy investment to the future of the organization.
No comments:
Post a Comment