JoeSixPat

Boomer had a number of interesting comments this morning on EEI - noting how a game like yesterday is HUGE for Cassell's confidence, with the D&C chiming in about the positive locker room quotes from teammates in support of Cassell

He noted that Cassell cutting the number of sacks compared to the Denver game is especially important - and asserted that they previously were caused by Cassell holding onto the ball too long (he actually might want to review the game tape of Denver because 5 out of the six looked like poor blocking and coverage to me - which includes more than just the OL, but regardless wasn't Cassell's fault)

In any event whether its the OL or Cassell stepping up in the pocket and getting rid of the ball - he had a lot more time yesterday, and that's the important thing.

On some other issues he made the point - that I've been making about our prospects with Cassell from Day One - that given the number of injuries in the NFL, and the just overall poor play of QBs elsewhere - that if the Patriots make the playoffs ANYTHING is possible at that point.

Actually for a guy who makes his living as a TV commentator, Boomer was refreshingly candid saying that some of the games they cover on TV are nearly impossible to watch, they're so bad!

He made one additional point about the Jets - and while it might have been somewhat facetious (I'm not sure) he noted how awful Favre has been and that had the Jets lost to the Chiefs, Mangini might not have had a job as of today.

That's telling to me if Boomer's saying that - how many others in the NFL - including Woody Johnson - must be questioning Mangini's ability to win after spending $120 million in the offseason, botching a top 6 draft pick, bringing in an expensive QB older than their head coach and failing to win in a division that is wide open with the Patriots playing without their starting QB and RB - as well as other key starters.

STFarmy

Boomer is actually one of the only TV experts I really like. Boomer can be a little bit of a dick sometimes, but he's the best of the NBC crew. And Long and Johnson are the only thing worth their salt at Fox. And don't make comment on ESPN, of which everyone should be locked in a burning building, with the exception of Keyshawn, who is probably my favorite of all.

BelichickFan

The Patriots absolutely can make a run if Morris and Jordan are strong. A good run game, good defense and an accurate QB (which Cassel has been) with some big time WR threats - why not ? With the apparent demise of the Colts there's no AFC team that scares me anymore.

Boomer is always a must listen for me on Patriots Monday.

His interview, and all the others, will be here :

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soon enough.

Sicilian

Some of the blame has to fall on Tannenbaum, but I think even with a well built team Mangini is a 10-6 coach at best. Still, despite all of the issues you mentioned, they're 4-3 and 1 game back of the division. Go figure.

MoLewisrocks

Now if we can just have Boomer cover the spelling of Cassel's name for Pats fans everywhere that would be a true service to the kid...

j/k

DarrylS

Mangini will reap what he has sown, obscurity as a HFC of a team in east bumfukc..

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BradyManny

Boomer's been a little harsh on Cassel so far this year every time I've heard him, thought he was a little more fair today. I agree - the sacks the week before certainly had something to do with the OL. You can't fault Cassel for not being able to cover up all of the OL's mistakes the way Brady could.

As for the Pats and the Super Bowl - I'm going to pull a quote from the Sox and say "Why not us?" I mean, really. Looking around the league, who scares you? Certainly I don't think our chances are a fraction as good as what they'd have been if Brady were healthy, but I wouldn't be surprised if we have a rematch against the Giants at the end of the year.

Basically, I think we have as good a chance as anybody to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl this February.

K-Ro 25

Last I checked the season is only in week 9 and we are one back of the division. a lot has yet to be decided

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DGameguy

I think it's still a little early to call Gholston a bust. I didn't like a lot of the moves they made this year, though. Pace wasn't worth all that dough and Favre looks like a terrified old man out there.

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JSn

The Jets should be better. They are a product of bad coaching and an absolutely mystifying QB move.

Still, gotta love the Jets... for staying out of the race.

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