I don’t have much of an opinion on the arguments the article sets forth, but having endured—I mean—watched Pats games several times this yr, I have uncovered the key to victory against them. Put your best CB on Welker in the slot (Dallas would have done this with Newman had the other starting CB, Henry, been available), dbl team Moss, and take your chances with single coverage on Stallworth, who is pretty good WR, though not spectacular by any means. Pats running game is barely avg so not much to worry about there. They will still put up 3-4 TDs but a very good offense should be able to exploit their D for at least 3-4 TDs. So it can come down to a FG. That’s how the Colts will beat them in a couple weeks.
Are you sure you’re not an NFL defensive coach? /s
Problem with that plan is that Stallworth is a great catch and run guy (ask the Cowboys and Fins) and the Pats can use Faulk and Watson. Lastly, you can double Moss and he will still catch balls. Pats RBs are out or injured so that’s one weakness for them. Colts have injuries of their own on D so that’s not going to work in their favor.
This could be a game with an over/under of 75.
Your problem here is the Pats defense is better than that. Wilfolk, Junior and Bruschi rule the middle as the Cowboys,a running team, found out.
I don’t care who you are you can’t cover Welker across the middle the whole game and then you still have Watson who is better than nmst TE’s in the league namely Witten and Clark.
Miami doubled Moss and he still caught to 40 yard passes in the end zone.
Problem 2, colts don’t have but one good CB anyway.
The problem with your analysis is that Moss (6’4”) has a height advantage on every defensive back the Colts bring to the party. The only DB over 6’ on their roster is a rookie (6’1”).
Double team him all you want, when Moss goes up for the ball, Indy doesn’t appear to have anyone who can get up there with him. Sanders gives up 8 inches to Moss.