I thought it might be useful to have a place to talk about the Pats defense as it progresses over the course of the season. Much like we did pre-season, but now the games count, and the players are known and fully involved.
What's up with the front 7? Not a great showing in Week 1. Once again, if they cannot stop the run, this whole season will be a disaster.
Is Hightower washed up or is he just having issues hitting his stride after 20 months with no game action? My memory may be off, but I seem to recall another year, maybe even a year after a season-ending injury, where Hightower started the season looking DONE, and then he got his timing and instincts back and turned into the Hightower we love.
What's up with the front 7? Not a great showing in Week 1. Once again, if they cannot stop the run, this whole season will be a disaster.
Is Hightower washed up or is he just having issues hitting his stride after 20 months with no game action? My memory may be off, but I seem to recall another year, maybe even a year after a season-ending injury, where Hightower started the season looking DONE, and then he got his timing and instincts back and turned into the Hightower we love.