Do we have the worst WR corps in the NFL

I think we can all agree that the unproven and untested WR corps as a whole is the weakest link in the Patriots offense, but to say it's the worse in the NFL is hyperbole. The Jets are still in the NFL last I checked.

JoeSixPat said:

This WR corps has a HUGE potential to mirror our Super Bowl teams in which no WR caught more than 60 passes, yet Brady constantly kept Defenses off kilter by spreading the field to numerous receivers, including our RBs (not to mention a converted LB)

I think McDaniels very much WANTS Brady to spread the field - but it may be that Brady had grown so used to looking to Welker every play (who except for a few big plays would typically come through) that the Offense become completely predictable

It was that predictability that made getting that one critical first down in critical big games that much more difficult.

With this many new faces I think McDaniels and Belichick have ensure that Brady will get back to his true talent of simply spreading the field and finding the open receiver

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When Brady was young and Charlie Weiss called the plays, no one had a clue what was coming next. NEM often wondered if Charlie even knew.

I agree that our offense became quite predictable as Brady was really forced to lock in on the only guy he could count on being in the right place at the right time (especially when Gronk was out).

This year will certainly be very different. I am convinced this passing game develops overtime into a very productive and feared group.

Ozymandias said:

I think we can all agree that the unproven and untested WR corps as a whole is the weakest link in the Patriots offense, but to say it's the worse in the NFL is hyperbole. The Jets are still in the NFL last I checked.

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It is unknown as of now...that is the major challenge.

It could very well be a good thing too.

KontradictioN said:

One of them snuck back in under the moniker "patsfanincleveland", and pretty much does the same thing that he originally got banned for.

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Is this the Pickett's Charge of threads, or are there equally brief threads with that percentage of fallen brethren?

Good to see you, Deus, and Patjew, and a few others in the current membership survived to tell the tale.

MassPats38 said:

Is this the Pickett's Charge of threads, or are there equally brief threads with that percentage of fallen brethren?

Good to see you, Deus, and Patjew, and a few others in the current membership survived to tell the tale.

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Not sure. I'd have to go back into the annals of history for this forum to take a look. And I will one day. It's just that things here currently are simply too interesting to pass up.

..... not only that...... I heard Moss was on the bubble too..... We're *&$#ed :bricks:

Husse said:

I mean, if we throw to Amendola, he might sprain a muscle and go to IR. Edelman might think he is still a QB and throw the ball a second time. Dobson clearly can't get any separation so any throw to him is 50/50. And this Thompkins guy might throw a punch. And then there is no one else on the roster.

Yeah, we should just run on every down, even on 4th since our ST sucks.

Wait... Doesn't our RBs have fumbling issues?

Damn, I guess we should just forfeit all the games so we can get some real talent in the draft next year.

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Agreed. Just forfeit all the games and rest up for the playoffs.

JoeSixPat said:

This WR corps has a HUGE potential to mirror our Super Bowl teams in which no WR caught more than 60 passes, yet Brady constantly kept Defenses off kilter by spreading the field to numerous receivers, including our RBs (not to mention a converted LB)...

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Unless he completely craps the bed, the only way Amendola doesn't reach 60 catches is if he gets injured.

MassPats38 said:

Is this the Pickett's Charge of threads, or are there equally brief threads with that percentage of fallen brethren?

Good to see you, Deus, and Patjew, and a few others in the current membership survived to tell the tale.

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I can't really speak on the small thread/major banning list thing, but I'd suggest that you occasionally take the time to re-read the "Trade Brady" thread. It's essential Patsfans.com history, IMO.

Deus Irae said:

I can't really speak on the small thread/major banning list thing, but I'd suggest that you occasionally take the time to re-read the "Trade Brady" thread. It's essential Patsfans.com history, IMO.

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I remember just sitting back the entire time, reading that thread and shaking my head. I didn't actually respond to that atrocity until the final page, and that was only because I hadn't actually posted in the thread up until that point.

fgssand said:

When Brady was young and Charlie Weiss called the plays, no one had a clue what was coming next. NEM often wondered if Charlie even knew.

I agree that our offense became quite predictable as Brady was really forced to lock in on the only guy he could count on being in the right place at the right time (especially when Gronk was out).

This year will certainly be very different. I am convinced this passing game develops overtime into a very productive and feared group.

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I disagree with that a bit.

In 2001, the offense was very predictable. Short pass to Troy. Short pass to Givens. Short pass to Troy.

The 2003 offense was predictable too. Hence why the Pats had the worst third down percentage of Brady's career that year. They couldn't convert third downs for the life of them.

I think 2002 and 2004 had fairly unpredictable offenses, but that was because in 2002 no one expected what they got out Brady and in 2004 the Dillon factor allowed the Pats to utilize the play-action far more.

And still don't think the offense has become nearly as predictable as people say it is. In fact, this offense stalls far more often because McDaniels tries to get too unpredictable with some trick plays that take too long to develop.

At times it may look predictable because designed plays to say an Ochocinco ends up becoming a short pass to Welker because Ocho can't get open and Brady goes to his security blanket. I think it is the lack of trust in receiver and poor receivers that has hurt the unpredictability in recent years because the only guys getting open are same dependable receivers.

Beside, I find unpredictability overrated. The best way to totally take a defense out of their game is when they know what is coming and you run it over and over again and they can't do anything to stop it. You ask any defensive player and they will tell you that is far worse than having no idea what is coming before the ball is snapped.

Personally, I can't think of many or possibly any games where the Pats have lost because they were too predictable. Maybe the SECOND Giants Super Bowl because the Pats only really had Welker and Hernandez as receivers. I know people say the first Giants' Super Bowl, but the Pats threw the entire playbook at the Giants in that game but they were so dominant at the line of scrimmage that it didn't matter.

Posters are starting to treat this trhead with more respect and seriousness than it deserves.

Our WR's are worse than those of the jets?

Edelman is a major step down (from Branch ????????)?


The original poster is not a patriot fan.

had to believe Branch hasn't been brought back...yeah he is 34 , but it has to be an upgrade from what they have now.

in 12 we trust said:

had to believe Branch hasn't been brought back...yeah he is 34 , but it has to be an upgrade from what they have now.

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An upgrade from who?

in 12 we trust said:

had to believe Branch hasn't been brought back...yeah he is 34 , but it has to be an upgrade from what they have now.

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ummm no it's not :bricks:

Well Amendola,Edelman, are better for sure.
Dobson and Thompkins are legit as well.
But after that it gets shaky, because the Pats offense is not easy to pick up, which may be hard on the rookies.
My point is not as much as a physical upgrade, but more mental and being where your suppose to be.

idk, anything to make Brady more comfortable.

Branch knows brady and the O...but would be useless at his age and his ability...no need for him

NG Pats Fan said:

Our number 1 is Danny Amendola, probably the most unproven, injury prone # 1 WR in the NFL

Our number 2 is an undrafted, unproven NFL ROOKIE K Thompkins

Our number 3 is julian edelman, a well below average WR, a huge downgrade

Our number 4 is Aaron Dobson. Loaded with potential but only a ROOKIE, unproven, and he cannot even beat out Julian Edelman? :bricks:

Look at the WR corps Peyton Manning has, blows our WRs corps away

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Tom Brady is the QB and Gronk will be back by week three. Brady will turn one of dose Rookie WR's in to the offensive rookie of the year, no they wont score 35 per game but as long as there is no injures to the OL the offense will be ok im more worried about the defense

NG Pats Fan said:

Our number 1 is Danny Amendola, probably the most unproven, injury prone # 1 WR in the NFL

Our number 2 is an undrafted, unproven NFL ROOKIE K Thompkins

Our number 3 is julian edelman, a well below average WR, a huge downgrade

Our number 4 is Aaron Dobson. Loaded with potential but only a ROOKIE, unproven, and he cannot even beat out Julian Edelman? :bricks:

Look at the WR corps Peyton Manning has, blows our WRs corps away

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No we don't. It's preseason. I'll hold judgement until I see a few meaningful games.