2007 schedule to be released April 5th - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

***Patjew*** · 03-18-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanBruschi54

I have 20 bucks saying half the team comes down with an "injury" going to China and mostly backups play the entire game.

For selfish reasons, I really hope you're wrong.

brdmaverick · 03-18-2007, 11:10 PM

I believe that it is customary to announce the prime time games of opening weekend before the full schedule is out....

...thus we should find out who the Colts will be playing against earlier than April 5th.

That sure is exciting though, I can't wait to see how the Pats schedule breaks down. I hope we don't finish up with two road games like we did last year.

smg93 · 03-19-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Patjew

For selfish reasons, I really hope you're wrong.

Me too. I'd like to fly over to see the game also. But just being able to hear people hit each other would be kinda fun too.

PatsFan24 · 03-19-2007, 12:25 AM

it should have been 2 west coast teams in the china game. at least they would have been a few hours closer

skaIownsIyou · 03-19-2007, 01:33 AM

since it's the 2nd preseason game, how many snaps do you think the starters will take? idk, it seems a little unfair for the 1st string to make it out to a country on the other side of the world, just to take 10 snaps of the game, while on the other hand it woudltn seem fair to have the back ups make the trip, while the starters stay home..

what do you guys think?

***Patjew*** · 03-19-2007, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by skaIownsIyou

since it's the 2nd preseason game, how many snaps do you think the starters will take? idk, it seems a little unfair for the 1st string to make it out to a country on the other side of the world, just to take 10 snaps of the game, while on the other hand it woudltn seem fair to have the back ups make the trip, while the starters stay home..

what do you guys think?

Sure, that might be better for the team and makes sense on the whole, but I think you're forgetting about one very important thing...

ME.

Come on, one year after I finally get my season tickets I'm shipped off to Asia. The horror. Let me have one game with the real players (or at least one half) in person, even if it is an exhibition. Please. Throw me a frikkin' bone here, boys.

***Patjew*** · 03-19-2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by smg93

Me too. I'd like to fly over to see the game also. But just being able to hear people hit each other would be kinda fun too.

It's more than fun.

I am definitely going. Let me know if you decide to come over and we can try to meet up.

Isaac · 03-19-2007, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

While recent history has had the SB champion open the season with a rematch of the Conference Championship game, I don't think its likely for the Pats to open the season against the Colts. One of the reasons is the Pats play 5 exhibition games, one of those games in China. That is asking a LOT of a team.

It will be interesting to see what happens.

No, in recent history the NFL has come to its senses and realized that it is a total waste to blow a marquee matchup on the opener, which will get ratings anyway. Thus we have the SB champ playing non-playoff teams:
Steelers vs. Dolphins
Patriots vs. Raiders

If you are wondering who the Colts will open with, consider any home opponent except the Patriots.

***richpats*** · 03-19-2007, 07:04 AM

Expect to hear the opening-night & weekend primetime game announcements next Monday....we'll probably hear strong rumors Sunday night (when owner's meetings begin).

PatsMyBoyz! · 03-19-2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

While recent history has had the SB champion open the season with a rematch of the Conference Championship game, I don't think its likely for the Pats to open the season against the Colts. One of the reasons is the Pats play 5 exhibition games, one of those games in China. That is asking a LOT of a team.

It will be interesting to see what happens.

Agreed on that-the China trip could (and hopefully should) alter the typical opening schedule. Will consideration be given for the trip or will we have to suck it up and forge onward anyway? I have my fingers crossed we get a break. Of course,the history of the NFL giving "breaks" is probably not so good but we'll see.