PATSYLICIOUS

I didn't like the red zone playcalling at all on the first drive of the game and the drive where we were up 13-3 and the staff looked fine with just settling to go up 16-3 (Why?! It's still a 2 possession game). I think (hope) it improves as the season goes on and Cassel has enough confidence from the staff to go and GET us points or GET the game-sealing play.

patriot lifer

not too concerned as of now. If the problem persists, then there's an issue. they do obviously need improvements, but it's likely at the top of their list to work on. with a new qb in transition, they are probably calling plays cautiously just to protect the ball. maybe if they were behind, they would take some chances with playcalls.
San Diego will certainly be a better measuring stick for the team than these first three

dhamz

There are always concerns even in victory and this is definitely a concern that needs to be addressed coming out of this game. You can be sure BB and Mcdaniels were not happy with the production down there and it will be a big topic in meetings and film study in the next couple days.

Brady to Brown

That will come. Right now, we beat the RATS

With no Tom Brady

In their house

IcyPatriot

Red Zone play will come as the season rolls along. I really don't think Cassell is going to have all the timing down pat until at least mid-season. In the meantime I expect Belichick to tweak the running game which will in turn help out with the red zone. Even today ... I would have liked even more running than what we did ... i think we can have a top 5 running team if we go that route.

TheGodInAGreyHoodie

It is good enough to beat most of the teams on the schedule, but not Colts, Steelers and Chargers. So if we go 13-3 and can turn improve the red zone offense by JANUARY, we should be okay.

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MrBigglesWorth

the jets were determined to not let moss score as they doubled him in the end zone.

I wonder if Lamont might be an option in goal line to punch it in.

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PatriotsReign

The ONLY reality is the glass is half full! This is a sport that is played one game at a time and the only game that matters is the next one.

The Patriots did what they had to do to win the game. With Brady out, Belichick and the Patriots have been forced to transform themselves in one week. So I say, what a great week it was! How can any of us be negative or worried after today's game? hell, anyone who figured we still "should" be a contender with Brady out was dreaming. What we have is only a "hope" that we still can contend. We have a long way to go, but what I watched today gives me a lot of hope.

I don't see how it couldn't.

LloydBraun

The one play in particular that I remember is a pass to Thomas in the EZ in the 4th quarter. Cassel waited for him to be open instead of throwing it to where he was supposed to be. The pass was deflected by a Lb'er I believe. It is plays like that, timing plays, that will come.

Overall, I was imprssed with Cassel's start. Other than the "deer in the headlights" series he had after hurting his knee, he seemed to be comfortable. The Jets did their best to take Moss out of the game, but the others stepped up.

emoney_33

Not positive, but I don't think Thomas was his first read on that play you mention?

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