[Mike Tanier - The Decline of Tom Brady, Part XIV: This Time It's Really Happening]

15 minutes ago, thebandit27 said:

 

Updating this:

 

NE is 7-0 when they rush for over 100 yards

NE is 2-5 when they rush for less than 100 yards.  The two losses? The game where they rushed for 97 yards against the Colts, and the game in which they got to face Derek Anderson--a game that would've been lost to any team with a competent QB.

 

Stop the run, and you stop NE.

 

These types of stats are my personal pet peeves. When you are winning the game, you end up running more to kill the clock (so you have a lot of rushing stats). If you're behind in a game, you are throwing the ball to catch up and don't run much at all. Then broadcasters say "when they run, they win." No, when they win, they run. Which one comes first? Maybe they ran the ball like crazy in the first half and they are correct in their perception that their running game is the key to their offense, that certainly happens. I think there was even a game or two where Michel had like 150+ yards. But generally, that is not the case. Someone would have to break down the wins and losses for me in order to believe they are winning because their running game.

 

[All 22: Evaluating Teller pass blocking 1st half v Jets]

10 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

He's average at best in pass pro. Not nearly as good as Cordy Glenn who was always rumored to not be an LT. He's a decent player suited for a different spot on the line IMO.

 

Other than when he faced Myles Garrett, I can't think of a time he's struggled to block anybody. I certainly haven't noticed him in a bad way. Since he's facing the opponent's best pass rusher each and every week, shutting pretty much all of them down is not just average. He's very good. Our problems are elsewhere. Don't fix what ain't broken, IMO.

[All 22: Evaluating Teller pass blocking 1st half v Jets]

39 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

I've got Teller penciled in at LG next season. Very high on that dude.

 

Love to see them draft a true LT and kick Dion to RT. If it weren't for Teller, I'd prefer him at LG.

 

Key to the OL is always going to be get your best 5 on the field. I have RG and T as MUST upgrades. I could actually live with Bodine if nothing materializes at C in FA'cy or the draft.

 

How is Dawkins not "a true LT?" Guy is a stud. We don't need to move him.