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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #225 on: October 08, 2012, 09:39:52 AM »

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Why is it so difficult for Devin McCorty to look at the ball.

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Ty Law was saying in the postgame...  McCourty's looking more and more like a safety.  I know other people have said that, but coming from Ty that carries a little more weight. 

McCourty seems like he's been in pretty good position most of the time, it's just that last instant when he should be looking back for the ball that's been his downfall.  I still think he looks better this year than last, however.

Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #226 on: October 08, 2012, 10:24:14 AM »

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Why is it so difficult for Devin McCorty to look at the ball.

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Ty Law was saying in the postgame...  McCourty's looking more and more like a safety.  I know other people have said that, but coming from Ty that carries a little more weight. 

McCourty seems like he's been in pretty good position most of the time, it's just that last instant when he should be looking back for the ball that's been his downfall.  I still think he looks better this year than last, however.
Well, last year was pretty abysmal, so it's not saying much. But his lack of ability to close the deal in coverage is alarming. The last TD pass, he could have probably disrupted it, for example, but he had no idea where the ball was until the catch was made. Same thing with the pass interference in the end zone.

I remember how in high school the basketball coach made a point to drill it in our heads: when you're guarding your guy off the ball, one eye is on your guy and one eye is on the ball-handler. I understand basketball is not football, but I still see this being the result of bad habits rather than anything else.

I agree that McCourty can do a good safety, since he's got decent speed, and can tackle, but please, for the love of god, find a corner that play coveragre -- this is getting painful to watch.
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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #227 on: October 08, 2012, 10:41:51 AM »

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I cringe everytime the ball is thrown in McCourty's direction now.  Seems to be feast or famine with that guy (moreso, famine).

Used to feel the same way when the ball was thrown at guys like O-T-I-S and Darius Butler. 


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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #228 on: October 12, 2012, 03:51:53 PM »

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I'm excited for this Seahawks game.
Bruce Irvin has been a nice surprise for that team. Pretty much everyone chalked the Bruce Irvin pick up to a bust/reach, but... there he is leading all rookies with sacks (4.5).
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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #229 on: October 14, 2012, 12:14:52 PM »

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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #230 on: October 14, 2012, 06:20:04 PM »

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I expected Pats to do more running plays.
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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #231 on: October 14, 2012, 06:26:45 PM »

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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #232 on: October 14, 2012, 06:28:11 PM »

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Pats wanting to make this a game.  Blow the easy FG at the half and lose easy points just now.  Could be over, but it isn't.

Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #233 on: October 14, 2012, 06:32:46 PM »

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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #234 on: October 14, 2012, 06:33:57 PM »

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Brady interceptions are getting old

Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #235 on: October 14, 2012, 06:36:47 PM »

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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #236 on: October 14, 2012, 06:48:03 PM »

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This is eerily taking the route of the Baltimore game.  If they blow this thing to THIS offense?...biiig step back.

Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #237 on: October 14, 2012, 06:55:18 PM »

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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #238 on: October 14, 2012, 06:55:36 PM »

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Re: 2012 Patriots Football
« Reply #239 on: October 14, 2012, 06:57:17 PM »

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I hate it when Brady throws it to an O lineman