Gruden thinks the Pats are 'overrated' - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

Disco Volante · 09-01-2010, 07:57 PM

Overated? Most analysts are predicting us to go 9-7.

BlueThunder · 09-01-2010, 07:59 PM

Someone has been heavy into the koolaid.....

I'd be happy with a playoff appearence....

If it comes with anothe AFCE title...great !

This team should be really good in another year or 2 when BB has next years 4 1st day draft picks in the lineup and this year's crop is seasoned

***apple strudel*** · 09-01-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Volante

Overated? Most analysts are predicting us to go 9-7.

Good point. And Gruden also has a point about an untested defense with important starters out for the season. But media analysts tend to play conservative with their projections and given the loss to Baltimore this is not surprising.

Boston Boxer · 09-01-2010, 08:11 PM

come on guys...we have a good Offense, but our D stinks, plain and simple. I think we should lower our expectations a little.

borg · 09-01-2010, 08:34 PM

Beats the JESts twice and I'll be satisfied

alvinnf · 09-01-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Boxer

come on guys...we have a good Offense, but our D stinks, plain and simple. I think we should lower our expectations a little.

We need to see em play before we say they stink..... I don't care what their names are, we have'nt seen em play. They are strong up the middle on D that's for sure and that's where it counts!

JMarr · 09-01-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SoonerPatriot

The Welker point is a non starter. He's back. He's been playing in the pre-season. He looks great.

Anyone who doesn't think the defense is a MAJOR question mark (especially now without Bodden) needs to lay off the LSD laced Kool-Aid ASAP.

The offense will be tremendous.

Perfectly stated.

***BigMike*** · 09-01-2010, 08:40 PM

Gruden is friends with hoodie, so this isn't a Borges hatchet job

The media was hyping the pats up until the last game which is what he was alluding to

AzPatsFan · 09-01-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by apple strudel

Good point. And Gruden also has a point about an untested defense with important starters out for the season. But media analysts tend to play conservative with their projections and given the loss to Baltimore this is not surprising.

You would think that we had not beaten Baltimore last season...

***apple strudel*** · 09-01-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AzPatsFan

You would think that we had not beaten Baltimore last season...

No kidding, but those guys are all "what have you done for me lately." Plus, the playoffs count more than the regular season.