The New England Patriots offense had an unsightly efficiency of their 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt keyed on what opposing defenses ought to look to do in opposition to the Patriots.
Per Albert Breer of Sports activities Illustrated, Watt said after the sport that the Steelers had a plan for learn how to get the Patriots to cough up the soccer.
“Mike (Tomlin) had an enormous presentation on it earlier within the week,” Watt stated, of the Steelers’ Patriots prep. “I feel 38 (Rhamondre Stevenson) had eight or 9 fumbles final 12 months (he had seven), which is a really excessive quantity. 4 (Antonio Gibson) had a pair fumbles. And we knew 10 (Drake Maye) had a bunch of fumbles as properly (he had 9), when he was within the pocket.
“It was one thing we highlighted each day. There was a continuing reminder all through the week. We simply wanted to ship and I’m glad we did.”
Why T.J. Watt’s feedback are regarding for Patriots
Tomlin’s presentation labored. The Patriots turned the ball over 5 occasions, 4 of which have been misplaced fumbles. Stevenson lost two fumbles. Maye misplaced one fumble and had an interception.
The problem with Stevenson is not as huge a deal for the Patriots as Maye. Rookie TreVeyon Stevenson will finally turn out to be the lead again in New England.
However Watt’s prognosis for Maye is regarding. A part of Maye’s profitable growth within the league will imply he can play environment friendly soccer within the pocket. Not solely is his passing sport a legal responsibility there, however opposing defenses know he lacks consciousness within the pocket and is vulnerable to fumbling.
Search for defenses to benefit from that data till the Patriots can cease committing these turnovers.
