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vurbil
So let's talk some Patriots.
They have a tough schedule this year, but I just really can't imagine them not being better than last year despite the injury to Welker. The young defense is a year older, and I liked the TEs they drafted.
Patriots
July 01, 2010 at 09:24PM View BBCode
I used to be huge into the Red Sox until they won the World Series. Now the passion is kinda gone for baseball.So let's talk some Patriots.
They have a tough schedule this year, but I just really can't imagine them not being better than last year despite the injury to Welker. The young defense is a year older, and I liked the TEs they drafted.
bpearly69
July 02, 2010 at 12:33PM View BBCode
Yeah, it seems they are starting to prime themselves for another big run, I honestly would love to believe they are a top superbowl contender but right now it's questionable, a lot of questions with the young defense and IMO the running game just isn't that great, we'll see what happens, they should be better and should be right in it as always though
Leonard
July 08, 2010 at 01:49AM View BBCode
Heard on the radio today that Welker may be ready for the regular season. That would be great.
vurbil
July 08, 2010 at 01:56AM View BBCode
I know I'm biased, but I just don't see the defense being as bad as it was last year now that the young guys are a year older and Belichick is getting personally involved. And although the injury to Welker and Moss's age are definitely concerns, I feel like Brady will be better after a full year back from the injury and the passing game will be more balanced with some talent at TE.
bpearly69
July 08, 2010 at 11:58AM View BBCode
I hope so, to all your thoughts, I feel the same way but they need a real running game, no more of this 4 running back rotation, they are all either injured or just don't do very well, 1 of them will have a good game here and there but if Maroney doesn't prove his worth this year I'd hope they'd go in another direction
Leonard
July 08, 2010 at 02:33PM View BBCode
I think Maroney has had enough time to show what he can do and he hasn't been of much help. They need an impact kind of runner but haven't obtained any in the draft.
bpearly69
July 09, 2010 at 12:27PM View BBCode
it's hard to question them with all the success they've had, it's just other then when Dillon was there they haven't had a great running game, the numbers look ok but when you look at it the big numbers come in blowouts or against horrible defensive teams
camly75
July 12, 2010 at 09:48PM View BBCode
I know. I hope that Welker can be back for the season or at least most of the season because that'll be a big hole at WR and with Moss past his prime, the Pats' passing game will be less powerful with few good targets for an aging Tom Brady to throw to. Maroney has yet to show what he can do and probably shouldn't get another chance. We need to rely on our defense.
vurbil
[Edited on 10-3-2010 by vurbil]
September 27, 2010 at 06:48PM View BBCode
Well, I was wrong. The defense IS worse. We lost two of our best defensive players for the season in Leigh Bodden and Ty Warren. This is the worst defense of the Belichick era BY FAR.[Edited on 10-3-2010 by vurbil]
bpearly69
September 29, 2010 at 11:24AM View BBCode
nahh the defense isnt that bad actually, they are very young, very young, they will continue to grow throughout the year
vurbil
October 03, 2010 at 06:19AM View BBCode
Are you serious? Yeah, they are young, but they are terrible. They're not bad in a "this defense has great talent but they're making a lot of rookie mistakes" way. They are a bad in a "this defense has very little talent" kind of way.
bpearly69
October 04, 2010 at 06:27AM View BBCode
Spikes, Mayo, Meriweather, Chung, Butler, McCourtney, Wilfork, James Sanders isn't bad, Banta-cain, Cunningham and Crable have talent, Guyton, it's not a defense with no talent, it's a defense that's developing, also, Ron Brace in the mix, they are gonna have a lot of growing pains but they have a few future pro bowlers in there, the biggest need on defense right now is the D line IMO, it's Wilfork, Brace is developing a bit, Ty Warren is hurt, I'm sure they'll add some more depth, but they have a good young defensive unit developing right now
vurbil
November 12, 2010 at 08:22AM View BBCode
Yeah, Hillis ran right over them. I'm actually more concerned about the offense lately though. Receivers don't seem to be able to get any separation.
bpearly69
We knew this would happen when Moss was traded, until Tate becomes a deep threat it's gonna be a lot like their old offense, except they have more weapons now with their TE's
November 13, 2010 at 10:36PM View BBCode
lol you jump back on here after they lose to the Browns but completely ignore the way they shut down every other back lately.We knew this would happen when Moss was traded, until Tate becomes a deep threat it's gonna be a lot like their old offense, except they have more weapons now with their TE's
vurbil
November 22, 2010 at 08:08AM View BBCode
Nah dude, the defense really is bad. They are last or close to last in the league in every statistical category. In fact, during today's game they put up a graphic showing that this is statistically the worst Patriots defense EVER. No lie. It's great they're winning games though, so can't complain too much.
raverob
January 17, 2011 at 07:39PM View BBCode
poor Jim brady poor Jim brady I never saw him choke as bad as that on sunday against the J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS
bpearly69
January 17, 2011 at 08:57PM View BBCode
lol if you call an 89 rating and 64% choking and a screen pass pick choking then alright, or you could just take credit that your jets team is a good defense and played really well, but if you want to admit they couldn't stop Brady if he had his best day then ok :)
khazim
June 26, 2013 at 01:31PM View BBCode
Meh, just shows how much I pay attention to the Patriots. Aaron Hernandez was wearing some new shiny bracelets this morning.
folifan19
June 26, 2013 at 04:59PM View BBCode
Sadly, The Insane Hobo Genius Coach will find a way to dominate with a TE no one outside Massachusetts has ever heard of, or come up with a new scheme that can't be figured out till 2015.Pages: 1 2