How fun has this season been? - New England Patriots Forums

PatriotDynasty_12 · 11-10-2008, 05:53 PM

OK, we all miss TFB, and all the other starters that have been unfortunately injured, but this has been a fun season. When TFB went down in the 1st quarter, I'd say atleast 80% of people wrote off the season and SB hopes. The bandwagoners jump off, and we're in a 4 way race for 1st place. Last year was fun to watch with the undefeated hopes, but their weren't many crucial games after winning the first 8 or so. Now every game is important and exciting as hell. Also, it's fun to watch people step up. The first couple weeks of the season with Cassel compared to now is unbelievable. He's progressing right in front of our eyes. This season have taught me a lot about the heart of this team and the mind-set. They rallied around Cassel when Brady went down, and we seem to be losing someone to IR each week and everybody keeps stepping up and getting the job done. The Pats are proving the haters wrong and still showing they are contenders without TFB.

I know there is more to say, but nothing comes to mind right now.

Cheers to the rest of the Pats fans to an exciting and fun 2nd half of the season

Batman · 11-10-2008, 06:15 PM

I have loved this season I remember back in 03 when we won games with field goals and good game management games were more fun when I thought we might loose. Don't get me wrong I loved going 16-0 but I never felt we would loose. Feel good to win close games.

***BelichickFan*** · 11-10-2008, 06:19 PM

It's been great - but we need to beat the Manginas this week. A loss to them at home will dull any excitement this season has generated. Jets games are MUST wins.

Sean Pa Patriot · 11-10-2008, 07:22 PM

I love football, it has not been the same with out Tom Brady, but still enjoy the Pats..

PATRIOT64 · 11-10-2008, 07:30 PM

Last year was fun watching this team annihilate opponents until the damn SB

This year is interesting - Not fun...not yet - Fun begins when the playoffs are near and the Patriots are a serious participant ....Or shall I say IF they are by then

signbabybrady · 11-10-2008, 07:53 PM

One crazy season and you have to enjoy every twist and turn along the way. This team has proven to be so resilant and if things continue on pace this season will be one for the ages and that says alot with the way things have been around here lately.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 11-10-2008, 08:02 PM

It's just as much fun as last season.

PromisedLand · 11-10-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT64

Last year was fun watching this team annihilate opponents until the damn SB

This year is interesting - Not fun...not yet - Fun begins when the playoffs are near and the Patriots are a serious participant ....Or shall I say IF they are by then

I disagree - after 3 Super Bowls in 4 years, each year following ended in disappointment, and last year was the mother of all disappointments. Now, with lowered expectations, just winning regular season games and being in the playoff hunt is fun again.

BionicPatriot · 11-10-2008, 10:34 PM

It's different. I can't say its been real fun, theres been a lot of ups and a lot of downs.

Its just like a throwback to the old Patriots. Time management, beat you down. I like it. The AFC east is how it was in the early years, even better. Its been a very fun season, considering we expected it to be over in week 1.

stinkypete · 11-10-2008, 10:43 PM

I'll say, it was damn stressful running the table last year. Every game felt like some major statement against the world. The 2007 season became larger than the team, larger than the players. It was the kind of football that puts grey hairs on your head.

This year has been a welcome break for me. It is relaxing to watch football again. Without the expectation to win every week is a greater appreciation for the game itself.

Personally, I am ready for a return to 2007-like dominance, but I needed this break, and as things stand I will feel always feel good about this season.