Josh Uche excelling in practice
2nd round pick by Bill Belichick and the Patriots, the star of camp so far. Hopefully Chase and Josh become stars.
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/ryan-hannable/new-england-patriots-rookie-josh-uche-could-have-big-role
[title and whining edited by Seth]
August 24th, 2020 at 3:56 PM ^
I feel like this has been explained many times but to my understanding, it's mostly the lack of run stopping DTs that necessitated M playing run stopping ends in Paye and Hutchinson which kind of pushed out Uche on some plays, particularly run plays.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:05 PM ^
yeah, it's not like he was being held out on pass rushing downs. He has a specialty and got lots of playing time around that role. Basically felt like a starter to me. Might have a similar role with the patriots.
August 24th, 2020 at 6:12 PM ^
...and the nfl passes a lot more than college; especially the big ten.
August 24th, 2020 at 7:14 PM ^
August 24th, 2020 at 4:20 PM ^
It also didn't help that Uche really did struggle against the run for most of his career at UM. He's an extremely good pass rusher, and to his credit I thought he was stronger against the run toward the end of the year. But this is also an opinion piece written by a WEEI guy; I'm not sold it's anything more than that.
August 24th, 2020 at 3:57 PM ^
A sports writer wrote an opinion piece.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:43 PM ^
Not to mention its practice. Not the game, not the game, but practice. We're talking about practice.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:02 PM ^
Glad to hear Josh is doing well so far. Yeah, it would have been nice to see him get more snaps, but due to the scheme the defense was running a lot of the time, he was more of a role guy.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:02 PM ^
Because defensive scheme
August 24th, 2020 at 4:20 PM ^
I publicly shame you for a shitty title.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:44 PM ^
You mean you don't like click bait titles?
August 25th, 2020 at 12:23 AM ^
My comment didn't age well after the title was changed from "Explain this?"
August 24th, 2020 at 4:25 PM ^
I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the limitations of ass eating while wearing a mask.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:29 PM ^
Genetics, most likely.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:59 PM ^
Illuminati Aliens
August 24th, 2020 at 4:38 PM ^
No, explain this
August 24th, 2020 at 4:47 PM ^
Easy to explain that Al has no mask limitation here.
August 24th, 2020 at 5:28 PM ^
Easy...
Polk High, 6 TDs championship game.
August 24th, 2020 at 4:40 PM ^
This staff doesn't really seem interested in adapting to specific, obvious game situations. They're definitely not going to do so for an individual player. See also Gary and to a lesser extent Peppers.
August 24th, 2020 at 6:08 PM ^
I feel like that's exactly what they did with Uche
August 24th, 2020 at 4:41 PM ^
Actually, Uche is a walking Don Brown success story.
August 24th, 2020 at 5:07 PM ^
Uche was a 3 star late bloomer. He pretty much was a starter his Senior year. Who was he going to start over before then...Gary, Winovich, Bush, The VIPERS?
I really hope he becomes a pro bowler and certainly Belicheck has that ability to spot guys like John & Chase and make them that, but your clickbait is worse than a Taboola feed.
August 24th, 2020 at 5:24 PM ^
Alternative headline for your thread:
"Don Brown molds 3-star recruit into 2nd round pick, possible rookie starter"
August 25th, 2020 at 1:11 PM ^
FIRE DON BROWN!
August 24th, 2020 at 5:38 PM ^
https://twitter.com/breitbartnews/status/1297888743068700674?s=21
Explain how Whitmer is killing the B1G this year.
August 24th, 2020 at 5:52 PM ^
Breitbart? Really. Lol. Okay.
August 24th, 2020 at 6:03 PM ^
Issa reliable news outlet my dude
August 24th, 2020 at 6:17 PM ^
Wonder who you were before your last banning?
August 24th, 2020 at 8:17 PM ^
I can’t put that personal information on here sorry.
August 24th, 2020 at 7:05 PM ^
I’m not going to that cesspool, but please tell me how?
Also, Steve Bannon is looking for some help to cover his legal fees. Better fork your checks over.
August 24th, 2020 at 6:06 PM ^
See below:
August 24th, 2020 at 7:25 PM ^
While I hope Josh gets plenty of playing time, it is conjecture at this point. Belichick has a respect for Michigan's D talent and development which I think is tip of the cap to our Defensive recruiting and coaching. I'm excited to watch these two guys play on Sunday here in New England. Go Blue!
August 24th, 2020 at 9:01 PM ^
Reminds me of how Duncan Robinson scored zero points in his final game. The personalities that find them often aren't the best to mature their game.
August 24th, 2020 at 10:56 PM ^
I love me some awesome practice player stories......
seriously I hope he does well
August 25th, 2020 at 1:26 AM ^
One dollar says Uche has a more productive career than Chase Young.
August 25th, 2020 at 12:13 PM ^
I'll take that bet, Lutha! Loser buys a dollar beer somewhere in AA, while trying to avoid the ass eating taking place up there.
August 25th, 2020 at 2:31 PM ^
Productive as in has better stats or wins more championships? I doubt Uche will have better stats than Young but i'd take the bet that he might win more rings.
September 10th, 2020 at 2:45 AM ^
Can't wait to see him shine!!!