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Gunnails · 11-13-2008, 11:11 PM

Cassel scoring in the red zone when it counted, and coming up with the 2 point conversion, he whined about PI, but other then that I give this guy O player of the week.

Pats D missing a lot of starters, I was impressed with all of the young guys that filled in, and even more impressed with the heart they played with.

Good Pat coaching/game plan adjustments at half.

Brett and Ty,,,,,, I was impressed.

***Leave No Doubt*** · 11-13-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cblesz

Um, no. Our defense stinks and is decimated. Go for the win at home.

The defense bashing thread is up there

TheComeback · 11-13-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cblesz

Um, no. Our defense stinks and is decimated. Go for the win at home.

Our defense does not suck. They played a superb second half, especially when taking into consideration all the injuries they suffered. The 3rd and 15 play was absolutely inexcusable, but barring that, they made a lot of plays against the strong Jets offense in this game that will be forgotten by the loss.

tombonneau · 11-13-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tucker

here is my immediate thought:

am I the only one who wouldve been less upset if we would have lost the game by missing a 2 point conversion at the end?

I wanted them to go for 2. The way the D was gassed on the Jets last drive, I knew whoever won the coin toss was probably going to win, so why go with 50/50 chance. You have a better shot at 2, esp. with all that momentum. Oh well.

Hindsight ...

As for the OP, I think #3:

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3.) Mental mistakes are killing this team. Watson holds onto the ball, the Pats probably win in regulation. They might have even scored on that bad snap drive. Gaffney should have held onto the ball, but it wasn't nearly as bad of a drop as two weeks ago.

... is the biggest issue. This team is not good enough to overcome multiple bonehead plays. One is possible; but two, way too much. And just forget three ...

BTW, the way he drops passes and/or runs route one yard shy of the first down marker (added bonus -- he'll also fumble!), my new nickname for Ben Watson is The Drive Killer.

JSn · 11-13-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunnails

Brett and Ty,,,,,, I was impressed.

Brett did good. Ty? You're joking, right? He helped us almost get that back. Or is that what was impressive? His double-agentness?

Any congrats. Enjoy it a lot. 7-9 is a real step up.

juny · 11-13-2008, 11:26 PM

Mayo is a beast! So is Gholston on IR or something, I don't really keep up with Jets news.

Good effort by Cassel. The LB corps looks promising for the future with Mayo, Woods, and Guyton.

Pats just made more mistakes this game and lost. Too many FGs in the 1st half and blown chances in the 3rd quarter.

The Vrable call at the end was bogus (but wouldn't have matter, I think Pats would have settled for FG at the end to tie). And the refs missed a grounding call in the 1st half on Favre. I did not see a tip on the one replay they showed.

Hopefully they can get back on track next week!

***PittPatriot*** · 11-13-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tucker

here is my immediate thought:

am I the only one who wouldve been less upset if we would have lost the game by missing a 2 point conversion at the end?

Nope. I feel the same way.

***PittPatriot*** · 11-13-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NJPatsfan26

To loose by 1 point would have been worse.....to loose by a field goal in OT is at least respectable.....

Giving up a 1st down in OT on a 3rd and 15 deserves little 'respect.' I am a bit perturbed...but will feel much better after beating Miami.

***Rob0729*** · 11-13-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunnails

Cassel scoring in the red zone when it counted, and coming up with the 2 point conversion, he whined about PI, but other then that I give this guy O player of the week.

Pats D missing a lot of starters, I was impressed with all of the young guys that filled in, and even more impressed with the heart they played with.

Good Pat coaching/game plan adjustments at half.

Brett and Ty,,,,,, I was impressed.

I think Brett played good when it counted and Ty played poorly when it counted. As Collinsworth pointed out, Law played well when he could bump Moss at the line of scrimmage and he knew he was getting the double team over the top. Law fell apart when covering Gaffney and on the final play in regulation. Brett was inconsistent, but did lead the team on two crucial drives at the end of the game.

NJPatsfan26 · 11-14-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NJPatsfan26

and 7.) Dont watch, hear, or read anything from any sports journalist outside of the few that are good in New England until the Miami game.

Bump....

And remember.....Just say no to ESPN.....