Shanahan believes ‘Patriot Way’ lives on after Belichick, Brady exits initially confirmed up on NBC Sports Bay Area
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are gone, nonetheless the “Patriot Way” lives and nicely heading proper into New England’s Week 4 match with the 49ers.
During a gathering on NBC Sports Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan,” Kyle Shanahan in-depth precisely how first-year coach Jerod Mayo is continuing Belichick’s heritage by selling the essential assortment all through the Patriots’ dynastic run during the last 20 years.
“Definitely. With Mayo taking over, people have been there on defense,” Shanahan knowledgeable Papa when requested if the Patriot Way nonetheless seems. “They’ve had three video games thus far, however the scheme’s the identical, the mentality is similar. Bill has had that scheme there for 20 years. Their head coach performed in it, he’s coached in it for a very long time, so he is aware of it in and out additionally.
“The protective organizer has actually done both of those likewise. Just to enjoy them on tape for these 3 video games, it’s extremely comparable. They do the very same points, their fronts, their protections and simply the basics of exactly how they run, exactly how they deal with, exactly how they dropped blocks. It’s a great protection and they’re mosting likely to be a great group throughout this year.”
New England enters its Week 4 matchup in opposition to San Francisco with a 1-2 file however is the NFL’s 10th ranked defense in factors allowed by three weeks. The Patriots’ file won’t mirror how powerful of an opponent they’ve been this season, notably after dropping a 23-20 thriller in opposition to the undefeated Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.
Last time these two groups squared off was Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season, with the 49ers’ recording a resounding 33-6 victory over the Patriots in Foxborough.
Now, 4 years later, San Francisco seeks the same efficiency on its dwelling area, aiming to rebound from consecutive losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.
According to Shanahan, that shall be no simple feat.
