New England Patriots: Why the Defense Will Be Top-10 in 2012-13

July 7, 2012   ·   Carlos Olivera   ·   Jump to comments

2011 was a season to forget for Bill Belichick and the Patriots defense. They had the worst year statistically since Belichick took over in 2000. The defense allowed 411.1 yards per game, second worst only to the Green Bay Packers.
Opposing quarterbacks were grinning from ear-to-ear when they saw New England on the schedule. They especially struggled stopping the pass and inexplicably gave up 353 yards, two touchdowns, and a 113.2 passer rating to Dan Orlovsky in Week 13. The defense stiffened up when it had its back against the wall, surrendering 21.4 points per game, good for 15th in the league.
With a healthier squad, a full offseason for players to develop, and new additions picked up through the draft and free agency, Belichick will find a way to have another top-ten defense in 2012.
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