What has been the most pleasant surprise of the Patriots season so far? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

***Peachhead*** · 12-15-2010, 07:54 AM

To be the biggest improvement from my perspective is the return to our offensive roots. I used to hate when we were 3-and-2 and came out in a five-wide shotgun formation. It was even worse when we constantly ran the draw from the shotgun. It always looked like a broken play and usually worked as well.

A close 2nd is BJGE and Woody.

InRodWeRust · 12-15-2010, 08:19 AM

I can't believe this isn't up there but the loss of Randy Moss and acquiring Deion Branch and the team improving significantly because of it.

***patsfaninpittsburgh*** · 12-15-2010, 08:26 AM

The biggest suprise this season is being 11-2 and having Hey Bro! What up? not showing up with "insightful" commentary.

Captain Stone, however, just can't resist.

Froob · 12-15-2010, 08:34 AM

I'm going with Lawfirm and Woody. McCourty is awesome and he's a very close 2nd. But a lot of people had Lawfirm getting cut. I don't think anyone(including me) though he would continue to be a force after a 100 yard game vs buffalo. And a lot of people were thinking "Who?" when pats picked up Woody.

RayClay · 12-15-2010, 08:35 AM

It has to be number 3.

Rookies, 2nd year players and UDFA are not supposed to play like that in this universe.

Thought you'd have offense and defense and I am thrilled with the new improved balanced offense, but ecstaticly discombobulated about the come from nowhere, one top veteran, defense.

So I'd go for the defense.

betterthanthealternative · 12-15-2010, 08:44 AM

None of these as individual developments are that startling. All of them in one season is just amazing. "Other"

PatsFan2 · 12-15-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Palm Beach Pats Fan

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8 choice plus "other"

Rookie TE's production should have been an option...i don't think see we say that coming. Gronk and Hernandez are going to be a fearsome duo for years to come.

Halifax_Pats_Fan · 12-15-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikolai

I feel like Rex Ryan at a candy buffet. I can't choose just one.

I'll go with my man Welker's amazing comeback.

ditto, the man is a machine...

***N.Eman*** · 12-15-2010, 09:27 AM

Running game, without lawfirm and woody we'd not be balanced!

fair catch fryar · 12-15-2010, 09:33 AM

Tough choice. I had to go with McCourty though. He has turned what was a huge vulnerability into a strength which also helps with the lack of a consistent and effective pass-rush.