They are going to run an outside-zone-run offense (reportedly), and I would wager we run the ball A LOT. I'm fine with Maye sitting, but if the line comes together and plays well I would expect we see him before the end of the season. I like your list.
I'm hoping he starts against the Jets October 27 Week 8 when I go.
I've been preaching this over at Patfans, but it's not registering with posters. All I get is that they have an elite defense - which they do not.
Maybe Mayo won't play the musical chairs with Uche and he has a bounce back season. If not, the pass rush will be relied upon Barmore inside and Judon outside.
They aren't quick enough at RB. I don't think Rham is a good fit for that.
I can't remember the last time we had a consistent cover LB. For 20 years I've been cringing whenever I see a RB wheel and a jersey with 5X on it is covering.
Since I've been watching in the 90's, the Pats defense wasn't built to cover in the passing game. Ted Johnson had talked about how lucky he was to play in an era that focused on the running the football and mentions if he had to cover in the passing game, he'd be out of the league. I think he also mentioned that Bill would scheme as much as possible to keep LB's out of covering much.
Gibson is a perfect fit for it which is why they signed him right off the bat.
