Patriots dealing w/ a positive test now, pending the a followup.
Are who a solid 10-6 team? The Browns ??? Hardly ...Pats seem to have no solved their passing target issue and the injuries to the front line are really holding them back.
Browns smacked down, so now the question that remains is, are they a solid 10-6 team?
Pats seem to have no solved their passing target issue and the injuries to the front line are really holding them back.
Browns smacked down, so now the question that remains is, are they a solid 10-6 team?
Possibly ... however, one of Tom's favorite plays was the crossing routes a few yards over the line of scrimmage,, they were usually quick developing plays that he could dump off and expect to get the yac's to make the 1st downs ...As uninspired as the Patriots looked today (and make no mistake, that was VERY uninspired), I actually think they’ll be okay when they get their OL back together. David Andrews is supposed to come off the IL next week and they also should have a couple linemen back off the COVID list. With the stable of running backs the Patriots have to go along with Cam Newton, the health of the O-line is huge. One other thing, I’ve been seeing a lot of “If we had Brady today this wouldn’t have happened” on various social media sites today. I agree. It would have been much worse. The ravaged offensive line combined with a very thin receiving corps would have spelled disaster for the immobile Brady (and this is coming from a huge Brady fan). At least Cam’s mobility gave them a chance today.
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Possibly ... however, one of Tom's favorite plays was the crossing routes a few yards over the line of scrimmage,, they were usually quick developing plays that he could dump off and expect to get the yac's to make the 1st downs ...
I haven't seen much of the Pats this year, are they still running those with Cam ?
For many years, I never looked at the AFC East Standing as the Pats were ALWAYS at the top, ya just gloss right over it as you knew they were gonna be in the playoffs .... this year might be at least a challenge form them to get there.
In 3 weeks you guys could be tied for 1st ...It’s been tough because Julian Edelman has been banged up and he has dropped a bunch of passes this year. Make no mistake, I’m under no illusions that this is your normal Patriots championship contender. I just think they will still be heard from before the season is over. I think 9-7 or 10-6 and a playoff berth is still a very realistic goal.
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The NFC Least.Watching the Cardinals dominate the Cowboys, and something occurred to me. Every team in the NFC West is better than every team in the NFC East, and it frankly isn’t close. In all my 45 or so years following the NFL, I don’t ever recall that ever being the case.
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You mean without the team all contracting Covid?In 3 weeks you guys could be tied for 1st ...
We'll learn some about the Bills this week, they play KC .. then the Jets and Pats ...
Provided the Pats get by the 49'ers this week.
The Patriots' magic for Wide Receivers seems to have finally gone away. They had done so well with making decent WRs into very good receivers and very good receivers awesome receivers. For the last 20ish years, they were able to squeeze as much talent out of players as possible. Tuck rule and all, the comeback in the game against the Raiders showcased not flashy receiver, but effective and proficient receiver, which would be a staple until the offense grew into a more impressive specimen, though only once really going to the level of crazy good like the Cowboys or Rams.
The Patriot's inability to continue this is the main reason for their decline... which of course is fine. No franchise managed such a sustained level of greatness for this long. Their ability to draft and use free agency was unmatched and will likely never be matched again, as they'd go through receivers (and cornerbacks/safeties) like crazy in the world of free agency.
Whether Cam Newton is the short-term future of the Pats or not, I want stability. I want a team with an identity. We have a closet full of Super Bowl appearances and titles to keep us warm for the next millennia.