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We are the ones who buy the tickets. Who buy the paraphenalia. Who get credit cards with the team's logo. Who give our hearts to the Patriots.
Where is the organization's statement to the fans regarding this whole ordeal? The least they can do is to make a statement to the fans either saying "Hold on tight, we have a hearing with the league by Friday" or "We apologize for the story that is out this week and will take action on it".
Instead, we will only get Bill Belichik at 10:50 am at the podium this morning grimacing and telling the press he can't comment.
I'm a huge fan of Bob Kraft and have always defended him on this board. Except for at the Shaw's appearance yesterday, he has not commented on this situation for the loyal fans of New England, and I am very disappointed.
I am NOT looking for a "mea culpa", for, at this time, we have NO IDEA really what the situation is in the NY offices. However, at the very least, a statement from the organization to its loyal fans saying either "Hang on, we will fight this" or "We regret the situation and will work with the NFL to make sure nothing like this ever happens again". I understand if there is a legal reason not to comment on the details of situation (i.e. NFL directive, etc.), but those two examples I just gave would be consistent with not going into legal details. It would merely be a public statement of their appreciation for the fans and their loyal support during this week.
Instead, there is complete stonewalling silence while we, the fans are hanged out to dry for the trolls.
WE deserve better this week.
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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com
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We are the ones who buy the tickets. Who buy the paraphenalia. Who get credit cards with the team's logo. Who give our hearts to the Patriots.
Where is the organization's statement to the fans regarding this whole ordeal? The least they can do is to make a statement to the fans either saying "Hold on tight, we have a hearing with the league by Friday" or "We apologize for the story that is out this week and will take action on it".
Instead, we will only get Bill Belichik at 10:50 am at the podium this morning grimacing and telling the press he can't comment.
I'm a huge fan of Bob Kraft and have always defended him on this board. Except for at the Shaw's appearance yesterday, he has not commented on this situation for the loyal fans of New England, and I am very disappointed.
I am NOT looking for a "mea culpa", for, at this time, we have NO IDEA really what the situation is in the NY offices. However, at the very least, a statement from the organization to its loyal fans saying either "Hang on, we will fight this" or "We regret the situation and will work with the NFL to make sure nothing like this ever happens again". I understand if there is a legal reason not to comment on the details of situation (i.e. NFL directive, etc.), but those two examples I just gave would be consistent with not going into legal details. It would merely be a public statement of their appreciation for the fans and their loyal support during this week.
Instead, there is complete stonewalling silence while we, the fans are hanged out to dry for the trolls.
WE deserve better this week.
Can we please wait and get official word from the nfl on the ruling and not the media! The patriots owe me and you nothing right now because that is what they know!
We are the ones who buy the tickets. Who buy the paraphenalia. Who get credit cards with the team's logo. Who give our hearts to the Patriots.
Where is the organization's statement to the fans regarding this whole ordeal? The least they can do is to make a statement to the fans either saying "Hold on tight, we have a hearing with the league by Friday" or "We apologize for the story that is out this week and will take action on it".
Instead, we will only get Bill Belichik at 10:50 am at the podium this morning grimacing and telling the press he can't comment.
I'm a huge fan of Bob Kraft and have always defended him on this board. Except for at the Shaw's appearance yesterday, he has not commented on this situation for the loyal fans of New England, and I am very disappointed.
I am NOT looking for a "mea culpa", for, at this time, we have NO IDEA really what the situation is in the NY offices. However, at the very least, a statement from the organization to its loyal fans saying either "Hang on, we will fight this" or "We regret the situation and will work with the NFL to make sure nothing like this ever happens again". I understand if there is a legal reason not to comment on the details of situation (i.e. NFL directive, etc.), but those two examples I just gave would be consistent with not going into legal details. It would merely be a public statement of their appreciation for the fans and their loyal support during this week.
Instead, there is complete stonewalling silence while we, the fans are hanged out to dry for the trolls.
WE deserve better this week.
You've got to be kidding me.
I especially love the part about Kraft hasn't commented "except" for the comments he made yesterday, of course. LOL!
Bob, Stacey, please save us from internet trolls! They're hurting our feelings!
I spend way too much time on the internet. So do you. The difference is I apparently have enough self-awareness to know there's a great big world out there that's continuing to spin despite this story. And you'll notice it better when you step away from the keyboard and get some fresh air.
edit: Shmessy, I really like and respect you....I want to make that clear. I don't mean to be harsh but I think we all need to just calm down a bit. I know we want answers NOW but they will come. Probably sooner than we think.
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We are the ones who buy the tickets. Who buy the paraphenalia. Who get credit cards with the team's logo. Who give our hearts to the Patriots.
Where is the organization's statement to the fans regarding this whole ordeal? The least they can do is to make a statement to the fans either saying "Hold on tight, we have a hearing with the league by Friday" or "We apologize for the story that is out this week and will take action on it".
Instead, we will only get Bill Belichik at 10:50 am at the podium this morning grimacing and telling the press he can't comment.
I'm a huge fan of Bob Kraft and have always defended him on this board. Except for at the Shaw's appearance yesterday, he has not commented on this situation for the loyal fans of New England, and I am very disappointed.
I am NOT looking for a "mea culpa", for, at this time, we have NO IDEA really what the situation is in the NY offices. However, at the very least, a statement from the organization to its loyal fans saying either "Hang on, we will fight this" or "We regret the situation and will work with the NFL to make sure nothing like this ever happens again". I understand if there is a legal reason not to comment on the details of situation (i.e. NFL directive, etc.), but those two examples I just gave would be consistent with not going into legal details. It would merely be a public statement of their appreciation for the fans and their loyal support during this week.
Instead, there is complete stonewalling silence while we, the fans are hanged out to dry for the trolls.
WE deserve better this week.
Oh grow up. The organization has better things to do than to protect us from trolls. The Mods here could handle the troll protection job if so many of them weren't so caught up in their own overwrought whining.
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I spend way too much time on the internet. So do you. The difference is I apparently have enough self-awareness to know there's a great big world out there that's continuing to spin despite this story. And you'll notice it better when you step away from the keyboard and get some fresh air.
I especially love the part about Kraft hasn't commented "except" for the comments he made yesterday, of course. LOL!
Bob, Stacey, please save us from internet trolls! They're hurting our feelings!
I spend way too much time on the internet. So do you. The difference is I apparently have enough self-awareness to know there's a great big world out there that's continuing to spin despite this story. And you'll notice it better when you step away from the keyboard and get some fresh air.
edit: Shmessy, I really like and respect you....I want to make that clear. I don't mean to be harsh but I think we all need to just calm down a bit. I know we want answers NOW but they will come. Probably sooner than we think.
No offense taken. I can see your point. I just feel (my opinion and I'm entitled to it), that the Patriots have a large PR department and we are their clients - - It would be a sign of respect and appreciation to those of us if they merely put something out there without complete radio silence.
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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com
Oh grow up. The organization has better things to do than to protect us from trolls. The Mods here could handle the troll protection job if so many of them weren't so caught up in their own overwrought whining.
You may be right, Mo. I may be a little overwrought and not making complete sense this morning.
Perhaps you're getting the wrong side of the chicken and the egg argument.
Those of us who are Mods may be a bit tired and overwrought this morning due to the efforts we've had to put in regarding the trolls over the past 48 hours.
So my apologies to you, Mo, if my perspective is a bit off. No need to thank any of us for keeping this site at least 20% readable the past two days.
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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com
Where's Stacey James?
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