We have our backs against the wall with this game. It's a division game, a loss puts us back at .500, and we have rough games afterwards.
First thing, I would like to see them start with the ball and have a nice, long drive. We have been terrible when starting with the ball. But lets change that and not let Brady onto the field until halfway through the 1st quarter.
Offense
Spread the field and spread the ball aroundJust like game one, every receiver gets multiple touches
Move TT around in the pocket. He's more comfortable this way.
Take the 3-4 yard plays. Create 3rd and short, long drives.Not only to keep our defense fresh, but moreso to keep Brady off the field and not in rhythm
Commit to the run. Spread runs, wheel routes, whatever. But don't let the RB disappear like last week
Defense
Have a spy on the motion receiver. Put Robey-Coleman on whoever that is. That person gets the quick throw or runs a drag route and ends up being a multi-read option for Brady. Have someone on that ALL game
GronkYou can't cover Gronk for more than 3 seconds, accept it
Have a safety ready over the top for him. He may catch it. But then make him regret it
NEVER have a LB covering him. I'd put Gilmore on him. Darby on Edelman
Pressure up the middle. It's not about sacks, it's about moving Brady and making him uncomfortable.Make me stop saying !@#$ Dareus
Unleash the Lorax!
Stack 10 within 15 yards of the line. One safety deep. They don't go deep and love to mis-direct and dink and dunk. I'm running man on Gronk and the motion man, with the safety ready for support on gronk. Everyone else is either blitzing or spread out across the field to make the NE WR have to work harder to find those soft zone spots.
Rex
Keep the emotions of the players in check. We know we are beaten and bruised. But we know they want to avenge their loss. People who don't think that matters don't know the Hoodie. He's a child and will rub it in if he can.
Take the points and play the long game.
No penalties