PF1996

Have you watched other preseason games and if you have, how would you honestly rank the play of the Pats against what you saw from other teams?

The missing Pats weren't part of the starting Oline, or LBs or DBs and I would hope a Dline missing one starter could look better than they looked against Tampa. I had hopes that the Pats would win a SB this season and I'm just surpised that anyone can look at how the Pats OL, DL, LB, DB played and not be concerned. Is there time for it to be improved? Of course and that's my hope. However, it's a little disconcerting to see that the same problems the Pats had last year still apparently haven't yet been fixed, particularly since they came against Tampa Bay, not San Diego.

patsox23

Spacecrime wasn't just responding with a strawman post, he was using strawman arguments to CLEARLY refute what was a ridiculous post to begin with. His points were obvious, just like yours were - it's just his had the added bonus of being...um...NOT INSANE.

pats1

I stopped reading after this sentence (and subsequently fell on the floor laughing).

BelichickFan

"Am I the only one who thinks this thread is terrible" ?

That's what this should have been named. Give me a *****ing break, first preseason game, half the team wasn't there, most of the starters were out after a quarter. Worst thread I've read in a while.

patsox23

This is ridiculous. The starting OL did VERY WELL in pass protect and were blocking for Faulk and Morris in an incredibly vanilla scheme, intended to show NOTHING. Meanwhile the DL was missing ALL THREE STARTERS except for two plays that Warren was in for.

Try knowing what you're talking about and your criticisms will go over far better. The vast majority of "vets" here at patsfans have NO PROBLEM criticizing and complaining when things are actually bad. Last night is not an example of that.

sebman2112

Meriweather looked to small to play Safety? He's the same exact size as Ed Reed ( 5'11" 200lbs)...Troy Polamalu is one inch shorter, and only seven pounds heavier, while Bob Sanders of the Colts comes in at 5'8" 206lbs.

Yup, Meriweather's to small to play Safety...genius!

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Excuse me I have to go now. I need to fine a tall building to jump off of. The library at U-Mass will do. Or instead of that, just fill the bath tub, sit in it and drop a toaster in with me.

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PF1996

Actually, spacecrime didn't refute anything I have said nor have any of you, unless you believe not addressing the points is equivalent to "refutation". Which, judging by the replies, appears to be common misconception among some on this board. Telling me that the defense was highly ranked, stastically, last year, doesn't refute my claim that the DL, LBs and DBs looked horrendous this year. He didn't address my points about the OL or WR blocking. He mentioned Brady which I made no mention of in my original post. He went on to speak about writing off the season and hoping for a top 5 pick, which are also things I didn't address in my post. Spacecrime's post would be a great teaching tool as an example of a strawman post but failed to refute anything I've said. I'm still waiting though. Maybe someone actually has some facts to dispell my concerns. I would be quite happy to hear them.

holyredeemer

So, after watching the replay today, I have to admit that i was fairly impressed with our team. Not flashy (****, it is pre-season after all) but good, solid football. Hardly any bad decisions. Hardly any penalties. Just good solid football. Sure their was blown coverages and a few missed blocks, but the overall performance was very solid for the first game to start the pre-season.

However, if we are playing like this come the last game of the yr. then yeah, i'll be worried. But, there is absolutely no chance in hell of that happening. Our young backups played solid, smart ball, and this team (i'll say it again) have me eagerly awaiting this opening yr. Remember this, anyone who is worried. This was nothing more then a glorified scrimmage.

I also have to add that I really liked the poise of Matt Guiterez (sp?) He looked good for an undrafted rookie and I hope we have plans for coacing him up in the future.

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Crazyeechrispats1

Well I don't know about you guys but I've seen enough I think it's about time we just hand over the lombardi to the Buffallo Bills.

Yes I said it did u see the way their guys' who won't make the team beat up on the saints other camp fodders. It was hard nosed Buffalo football at it's best.
Clearly Trent Edwards is gonna start where JP sit's on the bench and that no name running back who made that one great play, Marshawn Who?

And the Colts o how the mighty have fallen they got their asses handed to them by the Wade Philips lead Cowboys, Yeehah.

Clearly the superbowl will be Dallas against Buffalo theres no reason for next weeks practice.

BB is out of here he is so gonna take that giants job so he can be closer to that secretary and turn Eli into twice the quaterback Tom and Peyton combined can be.

Let's start looking for a new head coach now change to a cover 2 defense scrap the 3-4, cut Seymour, and sign Simeon Rice, Let's trade Ty warren for a 6th round draft pick and use that to draft our next franchise QB cause obviously tom is done, Maybe we can package him with some picks and get Tyler Palko that be sweet!

Then tell BB to go screw Pick up any coach off the street's cause the Chargers are showing people the coach is just the guy in front of the cameras.
What really makes a great team is alot of luck talent and anabolic steroids.

Oops scratch that last part out.


GO PATS!

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