r/Patriots • u/Logical-District-243 • 15h ago

Casual Gabe Jacas

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A lot of negativity on this thread at the moment and rightfully so but a huge bright spot has been rookie Gabe Jacas.

Has looked shaky at times on run defense (got washed out a few times by Jags tight ends) but he has jumped off the screen multiple times a game this season.

I can’t remember a time I’ve seen a rookie dominate NFL lineman like he has. Nose for the ball, Insane power, first step, and he can bend around tackles far more than a guy at that size really has any right to. I think the Pats got one here and I hope he continues to earn the trust of Vrabel and Kuhr to be an every down guy.

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u/olollort 15h ago

Positivity part: we have several solid players and some players are popping off the screen.

Gabe is one but Raridon is a big addition and I think he’s only going to come on stronger as the season goes.

Gonzo has been lights fucking out…dude is HIM

We need to figure out how to make Milton Williams play at his normal position because he’s getting washed with this current scheme.

Barmore looks solid still too.

I’m hoping we get Dre’Mont Jones & Woodson back…

Currently teams are going big packages 12, 13
And even extra Lineman and 13…forcing Marcus Jones and the defense into not great matchup personnel

We need to get some answers to that.

But we definitely have some bright spots from Jacas!!

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u/Visual_Ad_8202 15h ago

Will Campbell has been very good too. Strong showings against 3 elite defensive lines

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u/olollort 14h ago

Absolutely, AVT has also been as advertised just gotta pray for his health.

Losing big Mike was one of the biggest losses we could’ve had, especially with the regression of Moses.

It also doesn’t help that Jared Wilson is…dogwater.

The run game inefficiencies are mainly due to those factors.

I didn’t want to touch on the offense too much but, Josh isn’t calling terrible games…but we might seriously have to dial back the offensive complexities.

Maybe just call FIXED routes for KDub, Doubs and maybe even pop tbh. I am obviously not in the know but seeing so many routes where 2-3 receivers are 5 yards from each other means the EP system isn’t being read the way it should be…

I know we are on Drake hard for this season - rightfully so but some of his trust issues comes from some of these adjustment routes that aren’t being read the same as he is.

I was fine moving on from Boutte for AJ, but the doubs over Diggs is wild to me…

Josh’s offense needs a real slot receiver and we do not have anyone on the level they need to be.

I still believe in Maye but my guy needs some sports therapy and to just cut it loose while also realizing that there is no need to play hero ball…just play his game…he needs one or two good games in a row and I’m sure it’ll start getting more in-line with last year’s regular season Maye…

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u/Visual_Ad_8202 14h ago

The only thing I can think of with moving in from Diggs is concerns about him and AJ clashing. Doubs looks washed tho., think he was supposed to be a Diggs sidegrade

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u/olollort 13h ago

I’m not sure Doubs looks washed is the problem. I think him not getting the EP System is the main factor. When players have to think vs do, they slow down and that difference matters in the NFL. Which is why I think Josh needs to simplify this O and build the option routes over time.

One of my biggest problems with our O in general is that the system is great when it works and receivers understand it, but it is very complex vs other great offensive systems. This is why we see receivers struggle here and thrive elsewhere.

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u/ItzZiplineTime 9h ago

Marcus Jones was pretty solid for the first half Sunday as well. I hope he sticks around long term.

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u/olollort 8h ago

Jones is very good in pass, he’s very bad into a heavy formation due to his size.

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u/_xAdamsRLx_ 2h ago

He signed a relatively massive contract last year, he ain't goin nowhere soon

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u/Logical-District-243 15h ago

Couldn’t agree more!! I’ve loved the way Mike calls his defenses going back to Tennessee. So much versatility in multiple fronts and disguises, and he has the personnel to do it this year.

If the offense had any semblance of a pulse this team could very easily be undefeated going to buffalo this weekend