The New England Patriots offensive is slightly recognizable this season with Cam Newton replacing Tom Brady as quarterback.
The Patriots’ offense even replaced their identity each week, moving from a heavy-handed playback option in Week 1, focusing on descending passes in Week 2 and then generating a more classic quick attack in Week 3.
The Patriots face their toughest challenge to date in the fourth week when they face Kansas City, and Chief Chief Coach Andy Reid doesn’t seem surprised that New England has so temporarily adapted to an absolutely different style of quarterback.
“You knew any Bill Belichick team would be well trained and would have an answer,” Reid said Wednesday in a conference call with the New England media on Wednesday. “I think he probably appreciates it. And it seems so. They play smart. Football. “
Reid drew a parallel between how Newton is used in New England and how patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels replaced his offense as head coach of the Denver Broncos when he had soon noticed cell quarterback in 2010.
“Josh, we saw what he did with Tim Tebow and now you see him with Cam,” Reid said. “Just do a little more because Cam has an amazing arm and has a greater sensitivity to aerial play than Tim. I think Cam appreciates it. There they play a very smart football. “
Yes, it’s fair to say that Newton has a much bigger arm and a greater sense of air play than Tebow, who lost the NFL after only three seasons.
Patriots 2-1 and Chiefs 3-0 will play Sunday at 4:25 p. m. Kansas City.