[Chris Meck]

this is the thing for me-

IF your system is so complicated that you can't get superior physical talent on the field because they can't figure out their responsibilities
AND even the veteran players you have still are unsure of where they're supposed to be

AND players that were brought in for their aggressive attributes in the offseason look lost and tentative
THEN you MUST simplify the scheme to take advantage of what you have.

This is a WWBBD moment. Every year, the Pats utilize the talent they have, bending scheme to best allow the players to make plays. It's Belicheck's best attribute in my opinion.

If your zone responsibilities are just too damned complicated, then **** it. Put your most physically talented players on the field and man up with a one or two deep shell.

O'Daniel should be on the field in nickel and dime with the RB's number tattooed on his forehead.

Lucas and Sorensen should be your safety tandem. Rags and Hitchens on running downs. AND ATTACK.

Tremon Smith is the second fastest player on the team, he needs to see snaps at CB, spelling Nelson. Let's see if the physical ability can turn into production. At any rate, he can run with the receivers downfield that torch Nelson.

If you're going to ****ing get beat, get beat physically, not by being confused.