The Patriots took care of business in Foxboro yesterday and dispatched the Jets by a score of 30-21. It was a solid, all around team win that handed the hated Jets their third straight loss and gave the Pats a measure, however small, of revenge over last years playoff loss.
The biggest story of the game was the performance of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. He finished with 136 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ive been saying since last year that Benny is a legit running back in this league. That's why I used to get up in arms when people would say the Pats need a Adrian Peterson type back. Benny is a perfect running back for this team. He doesn't try to anything more than he has too, he just does his job. He always fights for extra yards and he never fumbles. He's also a classic Patriot story. Undrafted guy that had to sit and wait but he always worked hard and now hes getting his chance and hes making the most of it. When you watch Green-Ellis play you can see the difference between him and Laurence Maroney. Benny has worked for everything hes ever gotten while Maroney has more natural talent but doesn't put the work in. Benny fits in perfect with the Patriot Way. He's versitile, I've seen him on special teams a few and make plays in the passing game, and he only cares about winning. Another classic Belichick find. Give me a guy like BenJarvus any day over a guy like Maroney.
The defense actually played OK yesterday. I know how terrible Sanchez is and how inept Brian Schottenheimer is as a offensive coordinator but they did force 7 3 and outs yesterday. Going into the game they had forced 8 3 and outs so its baby steps with this defense. Next week will be a big test with the Cowboys. Dez Bryant will a tough matchup for Devin McCourty, who has struggled this year. Of course if it is close Tony Romo will probably spontaneously combust like he always does.
Baby steps with the defense, keep pounding the ball with Benny, and Tom Brady will be Tom Brady. I like the direction the New England Patriots are heading in.
Until next time...
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