Not an easy start - first 5 games - New England Patriots Forums

***mgteich*** · 08-23-2006, 10:06 PM

We have an easy overall schedule. However, our first five games are three division games plus two playoff teams. Happily, we will then get a bye.

***PatsDeb*** · 08-23-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

We have an easy overall schedule. However, our first five games are three division games plus two playoff teams. Happily, we will then get a bye.

The first two games should be relatively easy, given the state of the Bills and Jets. Denver looks to be the first tough contest, but I'm hoping our boys will be loaded for bear on that one given our humiliating loss last year.

patsox23 · 08-23-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsDeb

The first two games should be relatively easy, given the state of the Bills and Jets. Denver looks to be the first tough contest, but I'm hoping our boys will be loaded for bear on that one given our humiliating loss last year.

Agree. I think we'll handle Denver okay week 3. It'll be a good test, a good sense of how far we can go, and early on. Can't wait.

hobbsownscoles · 08-24-2006, 12:00 AM

if bruschi and rodney are healthy we should be good against denver

***richpats*** · 08-24-2006, 03:43 AM

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if bruschi and rodney are healthy we should be good against denver

All we need is a serious running game and we'll be able to move up and down the field on Denver. In the playoffs all we wanted to do is throw, and the Broncos blitzed like crazy.

***PatsRI*** · 08-24-2006, 05:02 AM

It'll be interesting going into Cincy (now this may be wishful thinking since I'm going down to the game) but they go into PIT the week before. I can't see anyone having a letdown against the Pats but with a young team you never know if they do win in PIT. Either that or PIT beating the crap out of them the week before could help too.

Jacky Roberts · 08-24-2006, 08:41 AM

The only potential loss I see in the first part of the schedule is that game in Cincy. No way in hell they lose to Denver after that horrific joke last January.

PatsFan4eva · 08-24-2006, 09:10 AM

i can't wait til we kick Denver's BE-HIND!

***richpats*** · 08-24-2006, 09:31 AM

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No way in hell they lose to Denver after that horrific joke last January.

Denver could take a local HS team, put them in Bronco uniforms and it would still be a tough game for us

As solid a team Denver has been over the years, we've never done ourselves any favors playing those guys.

If the team needs any motivation to win, they face the possibility of being 0-3 against JAKE PLUMMER

Crowpointer · 08-24-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by richpats

Denver could take a local HS team, put them in Bronco uniforms and it would still be a tough game for us

As solid a team Denver has been over the years, we've never done ourselves any favors playing those guys.

If the team needs any motivation to win, they face the possibility of being 0-3 against JAKE PLUMMER

I agree. I would never underestimate Denver. They just seem to have our number whatever the reason. I think we win this game but I think it's close. I can't wait for the orange afros to show up for this one. It will a very fun in the stands.