Quote:Bucky Brooks offers five ways the Seahawks can beat the Patriots:

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...e-patriots

 

1. Make the zone-read the focal point of the offensive game plan.

2. Play a clean game on both sides of the ball (no penalties).

3. Challenge New England's receivers with bump-and-run coverage.

4. Stop LeGarrette Blount with loaded boxes.

5. Be aware of quirky formations and exotic alignments.

 

This will be hard. I don't remember the last game we had less penalties than our opponent. I like agressive play, but most of the penalties are pre-snap and stupid. I expect Michael Bennett to jump offside at least twice (he's one of my favourite players but I don't understand how he can't be more disciplined about that) on 3rd&7 to make it a lot easier 3rd&2 for Tom Brady to convert. And I also expect 4 or 5 false starts on offense. I'm already used to that, but still drive me crazy everytime. Hopefully we'll avoid personal fouls (I'm looking at you Ricardo Lockette). We also need to win a turnover battle. 

 

Other than that I think Bucky Brooks made good points.

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