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New England’s Play Calls Will Have No Restrictions In ’09
Published: May 9, 2009
Last year, with Matt Cassel under center, the Patriots were limited to certain play calls. Cassel didn't have the Brady's arm and the Patriots had to call plays with that in mind.
According to NFL.com, the Patriots averaged 33 passing attempts per game and 32 rushing attempts per game last year.
In 2007, the Patriots averaged 37 passing attempts per game, and only 28 rushing attempts per game.
Meaning, New England threw the ball on 57% of their plays in 2007, apposed to only 50% in 2008.
Also, in 2007, 62% of the teams first downs came from passing plays. Opposed to only 52% in 2008.
New England even averaged 11 more points per game in 2007 then they did in 2008.
As you can see, when Tom Brady is under center, the Patriots are going to throw the ball much more. They are also going to score faster and much more frequently
When Matt Cassel did drop back to throw the ball last year, more than li...
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