stevewin Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Caught some of Dilfer on Cowherd today - had some really interesting things to say - The Jets gameplan to start the game was to throw a lot of very quick (1-2 sec) short passes to neutralize the front four of Tennesee. He said then - when offenses are going to very quick hitting pass plays, DL are told to just make a quick initial move - then stand up and try to get hands up/ interfere w/ passing lanes. He said as soon as the Tenn DL started doing that, the Jets would run right by them (think he actually used the term that the OL were "hitting them in the stomach" as the Jets ran by). Gave a lot of credit to Mangina and the coaching staff for a perfectly executed gameplan - Re: Cassel vs/ 'the system' - said Brady is great in that system, and would be great in others. Said Cassel is doing great in that system, and would probably be a 'good' QB in others. Said it is not only the 'system' in NE, but really the amount of coaching that is done to constantly teach/prep all their QBs throughout practices and the season - that is what Cassel is benefitting from now - the constant attention and coaching from the staff/organization - even though he was only a backup all along. Thought that was interesting - many thought the lack of game experience given Cassel would come back to bite NE, but apparently the other prep he has been given throughout is paying off. He also said that what NE has done is initially come out and throw very high percentage pass plays to start games to give Cassel a lot of initial completions and success which gives him confidence going forward into the rest of the game to complete more long/iintermediate throws. Also mentioned that the key to NE winning yesterday was them answering each Dolphin TD on the next possession with a TD - he considered that a really remarkable feat - and really the story for the game and huge indicator for NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Said it is not only the 'system' in NE, but really the amount of coaching that is done to constantly teach/prep all their QBs throughout practices and the season lol. so in other words, it is the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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