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Originally Posted by donofriose

I don't think they had the personal to cover small quick receivers. It was more about their linebackers not being able to cover the Running Backs/Tight Ends.

Also Seattle has always allowed the underneath stuff. The difference last night they didn't tackle and the linebackers were exposed through match-ups.

Last year's super bowl they not only tackled well but you could see the bronco receivers start to get scared. That took away the short stuff and then the pass rushers got to Manning. This year they couldn't take away the short stuff so the pass rushers could never get to Brady. He was just too quick with the ball.

Not sure I agree about their LBs not being able to cover TEs/RBs. They have top notch LBs and Bobby Wagner is 1st team all-pro. Not sure why they didn't jam those smaller receivers at the LOS. They have the size and speed to do that with guys like Edelman and Amendola. Granted, Sherman is hurt (probably needing surgery) and Lane was out of the game. That said, I still didn't like what I saw from them in that 4th quarter. Pats adjusted offensively, but Seattle didn't.