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Or it was just one of many examples where the ball didn't get to where it needed to go. It's not a lack of objectivity, and I noticed that you didn't comment on the other link I provided in this very thread. Sure, pressure up the middle, but the ball needs to get out quickly in the red zone; that's football 101. Powell had made his break and was clearly open before the rush got there. That's the very problem I've said is killing Tyrod's game right now: he isn't throwing with anticipation. Better pre and post-snap reads would've resulted in a TD. If anyone is cherry-picking, it's you. The evidence is there. He's missing a lot of plays. Want a few more examples? https://twitter.com/YardsPerPass/status/793488637363093504 https://twitter.com/YardsPerPass/status/793464311662407680

Here's the play showing the pre-snap check... https://twitter.com/Cover1Bills/status/793476867605032960 As I said, Preston Brown sees James White clear out wide leaving the backfield empty, and checks RAT. It gets communicated to every layer of the defense, and from there it's straight man coverage in the secondary with the LBs zoning the interior to cover the middle hook patterns.

This one is even worse... https://twitter.com/YardsPerPass/status/793471939012624385 I swear I like Tyrod. I promise.

Then what you're really trying to say is that the DL isn't the key factor in winning against NE; not that the DL couldn't have played well because we didn't win. Those are two markedly different statements.

Either that, or you believe in looking only at the box score and not the game. They hit Brady consistently, stuffed the run, and generally did their job. Brady made throws anyway, which is the fault of the secondary. This isn't that hard to understand. It's not homerism, it's diagnosis. If you can't recognize the problem, then you can't fix it (not that it's really our job to fix it, but hey, we like to know).

Well, there are, in fact, many times when the WRs aren't getting open quickly enough, but there are just as many times that they are indeed creating separation early on in their routes and he either (a) doesn't see it, or (b) doesn't trust it enough to make the throw early.

Wow... https://twitter.com/YardsPerPass/status/793451249010114561

No way...the pass rush was very good on Sunday, as was the run defense.

As much as I'd like to research the heck out of this, I'm a bit short on time this week, so here's my abbreviated answer... I think most of us would agree that Josh Norman is a top-5 NFL CB. He's the highest-paid, was ranked #1 by PFF (take or leave that), and is widely lauded as being top-tier. He had a phenomenal first 2 weeks, then gave up 5 receptions for 88 yards to Beckham in week 3, followed by 4 receptions for 48 yards and a TD to Terrelle Pryor in the first half of week 4. He had some other struggles since then, giving up a few big completions to Jordan Matthews and a few others, but none bigger than the Marvin Jones 52-yard catch that set up Detroit's victory versus Washington in Week 7 (a play in which Norman was beat badly enough that he had to interfere with Jones, but still couldn't stop the big play from happening). Point is, good players get beat, and it happens quite regularly. Even to the best. The comment to which I replied was that truly great corners do not ever get beat, and that's complete hogwash.

Nope I'm saying that Brady saw the back 7 make a RAT check earlier in the game and knew it when he saw it a second time. I mean, I saw it from the stands, and I'm hardly a genius

The check was to man coverage. NRC got beat, plain and simple

Yes, he has been. Consistently. His passer rating allowed and passes defensed have consistently been among the top 10-15 corners in the league.

I was watching the one in which Tyrod had open receivers nearly every dropback, but doesn't throw with anticipation or step into clean pockets and instead rolls into pressure. He's had plenty of time all season; his lack of anticipation or willingness to throw into partial coverage is hurting this offense. And I like the guy.

They're also 13th in points per game allowed, for the record

I swear people don't really watch this team. And I know it's true when I read things like "this OL is a pass blocking disaster". Um, Taylor has the longest snap-to-release time in the NFL (for the 2nd year in a row by the way). He creates pressure by not stepping into the pocket and rolling away from it. That said, we've seen EJ and he isn't the answer either.

Because Rex's playbook requires a lot of switching on the fly based on pre-snap looks. An entire coverage scheme can be altered by one guy flexing into the slot. Communication isn't simply a buzz word; it's an essential component right up to snap. It's unfortunate, but Aaron Williams was a key in terms of communicating responsibilities. There's a massive void there now.

The pass protection has been absolutely fine --Tyrod just holds the ball forever. For the second year in a row, he has the longest snap-to-release time in the NFL.

Except that it wasn't man coverage at the initial call, so it wasn't an easy read. The check made it man coverage, so it became an easy decision. Bad scheme

Actually, it does. Saying that they don't even have a rudimentary understanding of the compensatory pick system implies that, well, they don't. Netting two such picks the previous offseason completely belies that assertion. And I'd say that your supposition is about as likely as a trade given that they already qualify for a net loss.

They had 2 compensatory picks in 2016, so your first point is wrong from the beginning. Whaley has drafted 1 CB in the top 3 rounds in the last 4 drafts combined, so no dice there either. It's a lazy assertion.

Regarding the coverage check, YPP noted it as well: YardsPerPass.com ‏@YardsPerPass Oct 30 Pats knew that flappy arm coverage check... Bills did it earlier, Brady saw it again... Knew exactly what was going on

I know it sounds silly, but hamstrings are often an issue of neurological compensation patterns. As in, the athlete sustains some type of lower-body injury at some point in his athletic career, and the brain alters the timing of the muscle firing pattern to avoid triggering a pain response. Over time, the muscular imbalance gets exaggerated due to compensation, and the slower-firing muscle takes the brunt of the force.

Based on...what, exactly?

They could part with Terrence Williams, but I doubt they would. In actuality, their best trade piece right now is Romo, but that would mean that they'd need to trust in Sanchez to play well in the playoffs if Dak went down. I think Gilmore would be a tough sell, simply because they already have Claiborne and Carr set to head to UFA next year, and parting ways with assets to bring in another CB that they'd have to pay this offseason doesn't seem like a wise maneuver. Though if I think about it, suppose they could get a player like Gilmore and a pick for Romo (hypothetically). They can then choose one of Gilmore/Carr/Claiborne to re-sign, and get compensatory picks for the other 2 in 2018...not a bad idea.

**** !@#$ Son of a **** Hope I'm really wrong about this kid.