Asante didn't have a good day - New England Patriots Forums

KDPpatsfan · 09-09-2007, 03:55 PM

Was beaten quite a few times...not deep because he had safety help but looked outright bad on a couple. The touchdown play was the worst...a top NFL corner needs to make that play. I think this is the hangover from missing so much time...a few different camera shots showed him gassed. Hopefully he works it out, and gets into game shape quickly, or he can kiss his big payday goodbye.

cblesz · 09-09-2007, 03:58 PM

He certainly didn't have a good game. He was beaten a couple of times (slipped). And, the Coles TD was really bad. You are right, a top 3 corner does not get beat on that play. He looked like the Asante Samuel from 2 years back, not the one of last year.

SeanBruschi54 · 09-09-2007, 04:00 PM

Asante looks much smaller than last year. Looks like he lost some weight.

emoney_33 · 09-09-2007, 04:01 PM

I never thought Samuel was a top 3 corner but I actually think the one Coles caught was a better job by Samuel than the one he dropped. It was just a really strong and good catch by Coles. Samuel had his hand in there and most of the time, that's an incomplete. Gotta give Coles credit there because it was more of a good catch than bad coverage by Samuel.

Hobbs is still our best CB

KDPpatsfan · 09-09-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cblesz

He certainly didn't have a good game. He was beaten a couple of times (slipped). And, the Coles TD was really bad. You are right, a top 3 corner does not get beat on that play. He looked like the Asante Samuel from 2 years back, not the one of last year.

And I honestly find a small part of myself enjoying it when he struggles. Obviously, most of me wants him to make big plays because I want the TEAM to do well, but a little voice inside my head said "And you think you are worth Nate Clements money you twerp?"

I know it's childish, but he really irked me...and I am never one to begrudge players wanting money normally, but he is just way out of touch with reality. Was his play today worth $400,000?

wdkantro2 · 09-09-2007, 04:03 PM

He could've sent a major message with a big game. I'd be utterly embarassed if I performed like that after skipping practice because I wanted more money.

5 Rings for Brady!! · 09-09-2007, 04:03 PM

Well he ain't going to be with the team next year so hopefully he picks it up and plays well for his next contract....

Next week would be an excellent time for him to step up.

PF1996 · 09-09-2007, 04:07 PM

Asante looked like he has for most of his career through the first half of last season - like an average CB who will make a play now and again against bad QBs. Perhaps the "top 5/elite corner" will return next week

NYCPatsFan · 09-09-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 5 Rings for Brady!!

Next week would be an excellent time for him to step up.

Well said! I am watching the Chargers struggle as I am typing this and if they lose today's game, they will be coming in trying to get a bounce. Hope Asante does something by next week to justify his 'get paid' tatoo.

KDPpatsfan · 09-09-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 5 Rings for Brady!!

Well he ain't going to be with the team next year so hopefully he picks it up and plays well for his next contract....

Next week would be an excellent time for him to step up.

That's where he screwed up...if he bombs this year, no way the Pats offer what they already offered even. If he rebounds and has a killer year, obviously they won't pay him what he wants. He left a no-win situation for the Pats with regard to re-signing him. I think the only way it happens, is if he has a so-so year.