The Patriots offense is coming off a season where they ranked 6th in the NFL in scoring (26.7 PPG), 3rd in yards per game at 397.3 (277.2 passing, 3rd and 120.1 rushing). While impressive, these numbers should be taken with a grain of salt because of the 59 point outburst against the Titans in week 6.
First year play caller Bill O'Brien got his feet wet calling the show, and at times his play calling appeared questionable. All too often the team had three and outs in crucial situations, and they often abandoned the running game in the second half. He doesn't appear to be the second coming of Josh McDaniels yet, but hopefully an off-season of reviewing game tape will serve O'Brien well.
We plan on going through the Patriots indivudal positions during the offseason and reviewing and evaluating most of the players. Today we'll start with the QBs.
We plan on going through the Patriots indivudal positions during the offseason and reviewing and evaluating most of the players. Today we'll start with the QBs.
Quarterbacks:
- Tom Brady worked his way back into NFL shape after a lost 2008-2009 season. He enjoyed a career high in completion percentage (65.7) and threw for nearly 4400 yards and 28 TDs. In the three games he did not have Wes Welker (including week 17), he appeared to be a bit off. He could really use another option at WR or TE going into next season. Brady is also entering the final year of his contract, so look for the team to lock up the franchise QB.
- The team felt comfortable having Brian Hoyer as the lone back-up all season. The undrafted rookie out of Michigan State appears a safe bet to be the back-up again next season. Having said that, we wouldn't be surprised if they brought in an arm or two for training camp.
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