News: Patriots Bill O’Brien Reacts to ‘Interrogating’ Ex Cowboys

[WoodysGirl]

The New England Patriots are preparing for a tough Week 3 opponent in the Dallas Cowboys. Might they seek the wisdom and counsel of a pair of ex Dallas players now wearing a Pats uniform?

• Mike D'Abate
• 21 hours ago

As the Patriots (1-2) and Cowboys (2-1) prepare for their Week 4 matchup this weekend at AT&T Stadium, Schottenheimer expressed his tongue-in-cheek [with a twist of seriousness] belief that Pats coach Bill Belichick and his staff may be conducting some intense questioning of former Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Will Greer — both of which now wear Patriots blue.

In short, the Dallas OC has, at least, entertained the idea that Belichick and the Patriots may attempt to extract some of the signals and secrets of their offense from both Grier and Elliott.

“We know Will [Greer] knows where a lot of the bones are buried,” Schottenheimer said. “We know Zeke [Elliott] does as well … I’m sure [Grier] is definitely being interrogated and spending a lot of late nights with their defensive coaching staff.”

“Interrogating?” O’Brien said with a quizzical chuckle. “Schotty is a good guy … I’ve known him for a long time. I think that’s the way it is every week and every year in this league. There are guys that come into your organization off of teams that you’re about the play … and it goes both ways.”

After all, Dallas employs a talented twosome of former Patriots as well, in cornerback Stephon Gilmore and receiver Brandin Cooks.

More: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/new...rian-schottenheimer-bill-obrien-interrogating

 

[Carson]

The New England Patriots are preparing for a tough Week 3 opponent in the Dallas Cowboys. Might they seek the wisdom and counsel of a pair of ex Dallas players now wearing a Pats uniform?

• Mike D'Abate
• 21 hours ago

As the Patriots (1-2) and Cowboys (2-1) prepare for their Week 4 matchup this weekend at AT&T Stadium, Schottenheimer expressed his tongue-in-cheek [with a twist of seriousness] belief that Pats coach Bill Belichick and his staff may be conducting some intense questioning of former Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Will Greer — both of which now wear Patriots blue.

In short, the Dallas OC has, at least, entertained the idea that Belichick and the Patriots may attempt to extract some of the signals and secrets of their offense from both Grier and Elliott.

“We know Will [Greer] knows where a lot of the bones are buried,” Schottenheimer said. “We know Zeke [Elliott] does as well … I’m sure [Grier] is definitely being interrogated and spending a lot of late nights with their defensive coaching staff.”

“Interrogating?” O’Brien said with a quizzical chuckle. “Schotty is a good guy … I’ve known him for a long time. I think that’s the way it is every week and every year in this league. There are guys that come into your organization off of teams that you’re about the play … and it goes both ways.”

After all, Dallas employs a talented twosome of former Patriots as well, in cornerback Stephon Gilmore and receiver Brandin Cooks.

More: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/new...rian-schottenheimer-bill-obrien-interrogating

Solid comparison

Grier was in camp with this team and spent a few years here. He was released 4 weeks ago.

Gilmore last played in NE in 2020. Cooks in 2017. I am sure they will be able to steal some plays and knowledge

 

[nightrain]

SOP

 

[btgboys41]

Can’t wait till Zeke gives them the valuable intel: “you need to stop Micah”.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Well, I guess we might have to be a little less predictable.

 

[Cowboys22]

What could they tell them that they can’t see on film unless they were specifically running stuff in camp and announcing this is what we will do against the Patriots. If they were doing that before cuts, then they deserve to get blown out. I highly doubt they were and so I see nothing to be gained from former players who have no knowledge of the current week’s game plan.

 

[tunahelper]

Can’t wait till Zeke gives them the valuable intel: “you need to stop Micah”.

Or

Zeke says, "Pressure Dak and he folds like a cheap lawn chair".

Just kidding or am I?

 

[Runwildboys]

Well, I guess we might have to be a little less predictable.

If Mike wants to be less predictable, he might try covering his mouth when he calls in the plays.

 

[CowboyRoy]

The New England Patriots are preparing for a tough Week 3 opponent in the Dallas Cowboys. Might they seek the wisdom and counsel of a pair of ex Dallas players now wearing a Pats uniform?

• Mike D'Abate
• 21 hours ago

As the Patriots (1-2) and Cowboys (2-1) prepare for their Week 4 matchup this weekend at AT&T Stadium, Schottenheimer expressed his tongue-in-cheek [with a twist of seriousness] belief that Pats coach Bill Belichick and his staff may be conducting some intense questioning of former Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Will Greer — both of which now wear Patriots blue.

In short, the Dallas OC has, at least, entertained the idea that Belichick and the Patriots may attempt to extract some of the signals and secrets of their offense from both Grier and Elliott.

“We know Will [Greer] knows where a lot of the bones are buried,” Schottenheimer said. “We know Zeke [Elliott] does as well … I’m sure [Grier] is definitely being interrogated and spending a lot of late nights with their defensive coaching staff.”

“Interrogating?” O’Brien said with a quizzical chuckle. “Schotty is a good guy … I’ve known him for a long time. I think that’s the way it is every week and every year in this league. There are guys that come into your organization off of teams that you’re about the play … and it goes both ways.”

After all, Dallas employs a talented twosome of former Patriots as well, in cornerback Stephon Gilmore and receiver Brandin Cooks.

More: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/new...rian-schottenheimer-bill-obrien-interrogating

Its a really smart move no matter how you slice it. Typical Belli mindset that he will do anything to win.

 

[Captain-Crash]

Grier never learned the plays, that's why he never beat out Rush. shrugs. Zeke, lol, "run fast, slam into guy run fast"

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Or

Zeke says, "Pressure Dak and he folds like a cheap lawn chair".

Just kidding or am I?

You saw what happened last time they pressured Dak? He threw for 400 yards.

 

[Pass2Run]

The New England Patriots are preparing for a tough Week 3 opponent in the Dallas Cowboys. Might they seek the wisdom and counsel of a pair of ex Dallas players now wearing a Pats uniform?

• Mike D'Abate
• 21 hours ago

As the Patriots (1-2) and Cowboys (2-1) prepare for their Week 4 matchup this weekend at AT&T Stadium, Schottenheimer expressed his tongue-in-cheek [with a twist of seriousness] belief that Pats coach Bill Belichick and his staff may be conducting some intense questioning of former Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Will Greer — both of which now wear Patriots blue.

In short, the Dallas OC has, at least, entertained the idea that Belichick and the Patriots may attempt to extract some of the signals and secrets of their offense from both Grier and Elliott.

“We know Will [Greer] knows where a lot of the bones are buried,” Schottenheimer said. “We know Zeke [Elliott] does as well … I’m sure [Grier] is definitely being interrogated and spending a lot of late nights with their defensive coaching staff.”

“Interrogating?” O’Brien said with a quizzical chuckle. “Schotty is a good guy … I’ve known him for a long time. I think that’s the way it is every week and every year in this league. There are guys that come into your organization off of teams that you’re about the play … and it goes both ways.”

After all, Dallas employs a talented twosome of former Patriots as well, in cornerback Stephon Gilmore and receiver Brandin Cooks.

More: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/new...rian-schottenheimer-bill-obrien-interrogating

Yeah, teams take players to glean what they can gathering Intel on the other team..

Duh.

 

[CCBoy]

How many years has New England legally or not beat the trail to insider information about operation of opponent information and knowledges?

They still attempt to lie with a straight face?

 

[Starforever]

What could they tell them that they can’t see on film unless they were specifically running stuff in camp and announcing this is what we will do against the Patriots. If they were doing that before cuts, then they deserve to get blown out. I highly doubt they were and so I see nothing to be gained from former players who have no knowledge of the current week’s game plan.

You would be surprised what can be revealed pertaining to gameplans. It may or may not help, but having that knowledge can be fruitful.

 

[acr731]

You saw what happened last time they pressured Dak? He threw for 400 yards.

I have always wondered why when the QB throws a 5 yard pass and the receiver or RB turns it into a 40 yard gain the credit for yardage goes to the QB. But I get it, this is how the stats are compiled.

Since all Dak throws now are screens the receivers and RB are going to have to step up their YAC to make their QB look a little better than he is.

 

[vicjagger]

Zeke: Block Micah. Don't game plan for your RB to pick him up.

 

[DeaconMoss]

"Bill, its pretty simple actually. Stop Pollard, Take away the verticals and make Dak hit moving targets across the formation."
Bill: "Thanks Zeke."
Will: "Run a power trap game out of a jet sweep look. The D is suspect up the middle."
Zeke: "Let's Eat"

 

[The Fonz]

BB and his staff can figure out our team without the help of ex players

 

[TexasHillbilly]

Can’t wait till Zeke gives them the valuable intel: “you need to stop Micah”.

OMgosh. Instead of centering the ball on hut 1, let's hike it on hut 2.

That ought to confuse the Pats D.

 

[VaqueroTD]

This is something the fans and media make a bigger deal than the reality. Always been that way. I think the only time this becomes a game changer is when the coach was over that team the previous year and his replacement has adopted most of the same systems. (e.g. Buccaneers/Raiders Super Bowl)