PatsDeb

I called it Off Topic because it doesn't seem to fit in with the threads here. Negative Nellie's Need Not Reply. Please list 5 things you like about the Pats so far this year. I'll start...

1. We're 5-1 and tied for 1st in our division, and one of only a few 1 loss teams in the entire league.

2. Even though we traded away a Hall of Fame Receiver, we have won both games we've played without him (PS - he's lost [although not his fault] both games he's played since).

3. After an up-and-down start, our young D seems to be rounding out into an impressive unit. 3rd and long is no longer a given 1st down for the opposition. We've made multiple "bend don't break" stops in the redzone, resulting in FGs rather than TDs, which has helped us win a couple of close games.

4. We have 2 road wins in places where we've had a lot of trouble winning in the past.

5. The Pats have a better attitude this year. They don't get down on themselves or count themselves out of games. We may be inconsistent, but so is everyone else, and with our coaches and QB, I like our chances our rounding into a powerhouse team over everyone else as the season goes on.

Anyone else enjoying the Pats or have something good to say?

KontradictioN

I think that there are some lingering issues on this team which still need to be addressed. However, this is not the thread to bring that up. Suffice it to say, I'm very happy we're 5-1 too. Minnesota is coming in and is giving us every chance to push it to 6-1. As Nike's slogan says, let's do it.

Oh, and since I forgot to mention the five things that I like...

1. Formation of the defensive line as of late and how it's been working against the opponent's run game.

2. The emergence of the rookies, IE - Aaron Hernandez, Gronkowski, McCourty, Spikes, etc.

3. Danny Woodhead.

4. Seeing Mayo returning to his 2008 form after injury in 2009.

5. Brandon Meriweather and his ability to lay the wood.

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ctpatsfan77

GRONK
GRONK
GRONK
GRONK
GRONK

Seriously, though (in no particular order, outside of #1):

GRONK
Hernandez
McCourty
Mesko
Spikes

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ausbacker

I can't wait to see McCourty and Bodden play together.

celticboy04

Greetings,
Look at all the talent Dallas has and only fields a 1-5 record. The Giants nearly tried to give the game away, in the fourth, to the Cowboys, yet they still could not capitalize. The Patriots could be playing better, but they are playing very smart football and have seemed to learn from their mistakes last season, when they gave leads away to loose games.

They have also won two games, in opposing teams stadiums, this early in the season and have also showed fight when being behind, ex. Baltimore game.
I am very thankful for this team being 5-1. As I stated earlier, look at Dallas. Things could be a lot worse, too bad people do not realize that.

Peace,
Celticboy04

Angry Man

I'm becoming a real believer in Woodhead this season. Such a great pickup by the team who has made some big contributions. Gronk has also really emerged into a team player too. Yeah its not perfect football and there's issues that need to be worked on... but damn I'm happy to be 5-1!

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Jangles

I'm very happy with the season so far. The team scares me some weeks, but it makes me appreciate the victories a bit more. I'm hoping the offense can find its rhythm here soon though. Statistically it looks well, but they definitely seem to have a lot of ups and downs. The defense is playing well, but I'd be a lot more comfortable with the team if the offense was really rolling.

jmt57

1. Pats 38, Bengals 24
2. Pats 38, Bills 30
3. Pats 41, Dolphins 14
4. Pats 23, Ravens 20
5. Pats 23, Chargers 20

patsfan-1982

#1 the Safteis Meriweather, and Chung, have relly been makeing WR's think twice about going over the middle


#2 the way the front 7 has been playing as of late


#3 Aaron hernandez, he gets my vote for ROTY


#4 better play calling on both sides of the ball


#5 Tom Brady, 11 TD's only 4 INT's

blackglass3

Not to nitpick, but he has won 1; they beat the Cowboys last week.


I am thrilled with how the season is going.