PATRIOTSFANINPA

Preseason is preseason but as each game gets closer to week 1 of the RS,things on the field become more interesting.

The 5 things I am looking for tonight besides the obvious injuries concern....

1) Nincovitch playing DE .... This to me is one of the most intriguing Area to watch.....I love Nincovich and I expect a great effort from him in pass rushing as he did in college.

2) Vereen ... Looks like Vereen may have the nod of the top RB since Ridley looks likely that he will be out for awhile,I want to see the new and improved Vereen continue his good showings.

3) Ebner at Safety ... I still don't now whether Nate makes this team but another INT or two or some nice plays may all but lock him in the roster.

4) Mankins ... Will be interesting to see him back on the line after such a long recovery process and whether he looks like the old Logan or not

5) Brady to Lloyd ... I am hoping for one or two nice long bomb catches down the field,these two hopefully will be fully synced by week 1...I still have worries about the consistent long ball threat since several WR FAs didn't come as advertised before

doesntmatter1

1. I want to see someone demand one of the lower tier receiving spots.

2. more vereen and explosive running plays in general.

3. Someone establish themselves as the clear cut fourth safety after chung, gregory, and wilson.

4. Mallet not playing like garbage so i can actually see what the receivers got.

5. Mike rivera and Forston making a push to make the squad.

Ifleninwasawizard

1. Hightower getting a little more comfortable in the NFL. Not wrapping guys up last week showed that he has to get used to the higher level of competition. He should be afforded a few rookie mistakes, and this week can show some improvement.

2. The supposed DB swagger that we've been hearing about. Apparently the Eagles starters should be in until the 3rd quarter so this is where we can start to see if the D is gelling as well as advertised.

3. Chandler Jones. The hype train left the station last week, another good performance only adds to the momentum. I know everyone and there mom has been talking about him but I would be flat out lying if I said I wasn't excited about him.

4. Shane Vereen. Some were skeptical about last weeks performance because it was against scrubs. This week he can show off the first team reps he deserved regardless of Ridley's leg injury (though he deserves first team reps as well).

5. The return of Brandon Spikes. This should be the first time we get to see the much anticipated Mayo-Spikes-Hightower that every pats fan should be obligated to be excited about. However we shouldn't forget that the Mayo-Spikes combination is potent and might have some room to grow.

And now I'm tired. Excited but tired.

DarrylS

1. The offensive line, now that Mankins is back, can they improve..
2. The D backfield, how much have they improved..
3. The impact of Bequette, Jones, Wilson and Hightower are they all the real deal...
4. Who will be the back up QB, did Mallett just have a bad day...
5. Who wil be the rest of the receiving corps...

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MoLewisrocks

Whether Bill is going to test/risk the first team offense with Brady at all or skip to Friday against the struggling Bucs.

Whether or not Mankins plays, which may be key to the above.

How this D handles a scrambler.

How Hoyer and Mallett fare against starters.

Overall focus after a weekend off. Does everyone show up.

No serious injuries goes without saying.

Tunescribe

I want to see Vick squashed like a bug.

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livinginthe past

1. How the defensive backfield cover good WR's - more specifically the safeties providing tight cover rather than arriving 10 minutes after the catch has been made like last year.

2. An improvement in Marcus Cannon - in the event of an injury to either Solder or Vollmer this guy is likely first up at right tackle.

3. Vereen showing us some McCoy type flashes.

4. Hoyer/Mallett showing some pocket awareness and composure.

5. I want to see the defensive line depth we all suppose to be there to show itself - guys like Bequette, Nink and Forsten to get after the QB

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borg

1) More intensity from Hightower
2) How Jones performs against a T that he didn't practice against for 2 days
3) Ebner.....Chuck Norris just changed his dog's name to Ebner
4) Cannon.....please please please.....show some improvement
5) Olympic speed....not even sure Demps has made it to Foxborough yet.....but can't wait to see this kid blast off

What I don't want to see

1) Brady, Gronk, Hernandez, Mankins, Welker, Wilfork, Spikes, and Chung playing tonight.

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livinginthe past

You won't see Demps tonight - 3 day rule on signings.

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MoLewisrocks

Reiss' thoughts on who may or may not play tonight due to roster management issues with 3 games in 10 days, as well as who can't or almost certainly won't based on practice attendance this week.

He wonders if Brady, Lloyd, Gronk, Ahern and Welker will see any time.


Players not expected to play tonight - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Not sure if signees like Demps and guys coming off PUP like Fells and Vollmer will even be eligible to play Friday in Tampa because of the padded practice rule. Not sure if the clock starts ticking when you're signed/activated or based on practices (first two being unpadded). The team hasn't practiced since Friday and isn't scheduled to practice again until Wednesday and Thursday in Tampa (which will likely be in shells if not a walk through prior to Friday nights game). Hard to envision Bill sending guys out there who haven't even practiced in pads.