Is everybody as psyched about Sunday's game as I am? - Page 5 - New England Patriots Forums

PatsFanSince74 · 09-12-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanInVa

Probably like everybody else here I'm PSYCHED to see whether we have the stinker reviled by the masses in the preseason, or whether we have a competent backup here, or... (of course it's the tantalizing possibility given the TD beauty toss and the 51 yard gainer...) if we have our "steve young" here to match to Brady's "Joe Montana."

Please note, I don't believe number 3 myself, because we haven't seen enough to believe that, and I don't think that Cassel will get the opportunities straight out of the gate to "be" that.

BUT... it's really tantalizing to think he'll get those chances, based on the weirdly opportunistic way he was immediately used in game 1.

If defenses are dumb enough to lock down the short and middle routes, we could... COULD... see some opportunities for rah-rah come Matt's way.

I'll be happy with "managing the game," personally.

I take a different view. Sure, the story is all about Matt and he's the most important single player on the field for us... But, this game will be won or lost by 21 other starters on O and D and by the best coaching staff in the NFL.

JSn · 09-12-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

I take a different view. Sure, the story is all about Matt and he's the most important single player on the field for us... But, this game will be won or lost by 21 other starters on O and D and by the best coaching staff in the NFL.

I get your point, but I think you should say won or lost by 44 other players.

O'Neil didn't start and probably saved the win.

PatsFanInVa · 09-12-2008, 07:22 AM

Everybody seems to have insightfully made the same point, that the game depends on more than one position.

Gotta go to work, but I'll note that I am, in fact, aware of the 21 other O and D positions, and the special teams in addition of course.

I do not, however, believe that I've ever seen the argument that "the right guard is the single most important position on the field."

I have, however, seen this argument advanced in the case of QB. I have also seen everybody and his brother here suggesting, in the past, that "it's all over" if Brady goes down.

Hence my excitement to see his replacement succeed. If only to see that "Oh ohhhh... Happy can putt!" reaction on the talking head shows.

Enjoy!

PFnV

PatsFanSince74 · 09-12-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanInVa

Everybody seems to have insightfully made the same point, that the game depends on more than one position.

Gotta go to work, but I'll note that I am, in fact, aware of the 21 other O and D positions, and the special teams in addition of course.

I do not, however, believe that I've ever seen the argument that "the right guard is the single most important position on the field."

I have, however, seen this argument advanced in the case of QB. I have also seen everybody and his brother here suggesting, in the past, that "it's all over" if Brady goes down.

Hence my excitement to see his replacement succeed. If only to see that "Oh ohhhh... Happy can putt!" reaction on the talking head shows.

Enjoy!

PFnV

Save the sarcasm there, fella. We're all just trying to have a polite conversation. I thought you were putting excessive weight on the Matt issue of which, if I am to be equally sarcastic, anyone who watched the pats in preseason is well aware. As for the rest, I guess I don't know "everybody" and, to my knowledge, my brother doesn't post on this board. Cheers!

kbbluepits · 09-12-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by born_a_patriot

is it sunday yet?

tell me about it!!!

chainbreaker · 09-12-2008, 10:32 AM

Yes! I think I'm MORE psyched than I would have been if Brady was starting. Nobody knows what to expect and I think we're about to see the team come together and play harder than they have in a long time. Who's not excited to see what the rest of our team is really capable of?

Let's crush those Rats!!!

captain stone · 09-12-2008, 11:51 AM

"Psyched" isn't quite the word I would use to describe my current state of mind.

I would instead use "scared-to-death-we-don't-embarass-ourselves-and-give-Lord Fraud-and-Ratgina-and-the-NY/NJ-scum-more-reasons-to-feel-good-at-our-expense."

GuyClinch · 09-12-2008, 12:08 PM

I am pretty excited. This sounds wrong but at this point is kinda fun to be the underdog again. If we beat the Jets it will be really incredible - whereas before their would be people writing off the Pats because they didn't win by enough.

PatsFanSince74 · 09-12-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chainbreaker

Yes! I think I'm MORE psyched than I would have been if Brady was starting. Nobody knows what to expect and I think we're about to see the team come together and play harder than they have in a long time. Who's not excited to see what the rest of our team is really capable of?

Let's crush those Rats!!!

There was a whole thread a little while ago about welcoming newcomers to the Board, so "Welcome to the Board" and thanks for the support from deep in the heart of Texas!

OceansidePatsFan · 09-12-2008, 05:48 PM

Any fans in North San Diego county with recommendations for the best Pats sports bar near Oceanside?