Preseason Game Thread (NE vs. NC): The Countdown to Carolina begins.... (8/28)

Harper just makes plays

Joker said:

Can't believe the depths of crookedness this Blakeman can stoop too...THAT was a CLEAR FUMBLE before the whistle...horrid...criminal officiating

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LOL
you're in midseason form joker! That was a fumble but it's still a preseason game

pherein said:

I really like Swanson, have to say, he might be better than some think

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Agreed, I definitely want to keep him on the PS

BadMoFo said:

Could've been a flag on Ryan there.

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Good no call. Guy shouldn't be leaving his feet like that. Only thing that protects them when they run is when they slide feet first.

pherein said:

I really like Swanson, have to say, he might be better than some think

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He's definitely made some plays tonight. I wasn't very high on him before, but he's definitely helped his case vs. McClain and Ryan tonight.

Brady6 said:

He should gain some weight and move to LB because you're right he isn't going to make it as a safety.

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But he has a very good chance of making it as a Slater/Izzo-like gunner.

BadMoFo said:

Could've been a flag on Ryan there.

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Im salty on Ryan.

JMC00 said:

nah good no call. guy shouldn't be leaving his feet like that if they are gonna throw the "protecting the qb" stuff. Only thin that protects them when they run is when they slide feet first.

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Yup, a QB should have to make some effort to protect himself before the refs start protecting him.

I ****ing love the 310lb TE.

BradyFTW! said:

He's definitely made some plays tonight. I wasn't very high on him before, but he's definitely helped his case vs. McClain and Ryan tonight.

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Agreed.

Slightly OT: But I was just listening to the broadcast on satellite radio and heard Jonathan Kraft's take on the so-called apology, "We haven't, and we really don't need to." Am I the only one that feels the impact of that statement?!

preseason perfidy from the NFL . . . what a great 50th anniversary season to look forward to.

Horace's Ivories said:

Harper just makes plays

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Have to find a way to get Harper on the 53 man roster!!!!!!!!

ashley1992 said:

Nice return by Harper

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Not only do I want to keep Harper, but I think he should be the starting PR. Don't need to keep risking Edelman out there unless it's close late in the game and they need a big play on ST.

That's why we need Dobson.

There he is!

Yay you did it!

Blount will benefit more than anyone from running behind an actual starting OL. Having to change direction in the backfield totally kills his runs. Too much weight to start and stop.

ctpatsfan77 said:

But he has a very good chance of making it as a Slater/Izzo-like gunner.

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He isn't a gunner so more like Izzo. I think Ebnsr makes the team actually think he is a lock just not for defensive purposes.

Dobson YAY!