Tate vs. Price - WR Death Match! - Page 5 - New England Patriots Forums

Mogamedogz · 08-12-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fumbrunner

I'm surprised our resident contrarian didn't put a vote in for Tate.

I may have done it just for laughs if I hadnt started the thread.

brady199 · 08-12-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fumbrunner

1000 yd RB vs an underachieving WR. That is an awful comparison. Tate did very little last year and has not progressed. Price, on the other hand, has shown continuous improvement throughout training camp and it culminated with an outstanding effort last night. wasn't it Price that took the time to go work out with Brady in the offseason?

The point was less about BJGE and more about puttting too much stock into one preseason game. There is a long list of guy who put up crazy #'s in preseason games to only disappear in the regular season.

strngplyr · 08-12-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Money

I dont know how Tate got ahead of Price.How he beat him out.I much rather they throw Price out there in his place!!!

IIRC, Price missed a lot of OTA's because althought he was drafted, his school wouldn't let him leave? I don't remember the specifics but he had a lot less time than the other rookies to learn anything last year.

fumbrunner · 08-12-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brady199

The point was less about BJGE and more about puttting too much stock into one preseason game. There is a long list of guy who put up crazy #'s in preseason games to only disappear in the regular season.

It's not about just one game. It's about Tate's performance up to now. It's about Brady's confidence in Tate (or lack thereof). It's about all of training camp, where Price has put in a stellar camp. It's much more than one game.

Mogamedogz · 08-12-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brady199

The point was less about BJGE and more about puttting too much stock into one preseason game. There is a long list of guy who put up crazy #'s in preseason games to only disappear in the regular season.

Ever consider your assumptions may be off base and that some of us have actually been debating these two for a long time now, including but not limited to following their progress in TC?

brady199 · 08-12-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by strngplyr

IIRC, Price missed a lot of OTA's because althought he was drafted, his school wouldn't let him leave? I don't remember the specifics but he had a lot less time than the other rookies to learn anything last year.

His school graduated late. Also the offense they ran wasn't anything like they run in the pro's. Most people expected him to sit for a year.

patsfan2007 · 08-12-2011, 03:10 PM

Price all the way

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-12-2011, 03:12 PM

I envision Taylor Price to be a player like Miles Austin.....not a big star but a player you can count on in a pinch when the pocket is closing in around you.

Tate,like Butler at this point in time needs another year for a true assessment,otherwise it would be unjust.

Sfpat · 08-12-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fumbrunner

It's not about just one game. It's about Tate's performance up to now. It's about Brady's confidence in Tate (or lack thereof). It's about all of training camp, where Price has put in a stellar camp. It's much more than one game.

Can you link to where Brady (or BB) states he has no confidence in Tate?

Kid~Brady · 08-12-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fumbrunner

It's not about just one game. It's about Tate's performance up to now. It's about Brady's confidence in Tate (or lack thereof). It's about all of training camp, where Price has put in a stellar camp. It's much more than one game.

This is true but how long have we watched Tate now ? Do you feel at this point he is a worthy #2 or 3 ? For some reason... I don't.