We're done, stick a fork in us
 

- We have a great WR (Moss) and a very good situational WR and return man (Welker)
- I don't like our RBs
- We have a good TE (Watson)
- Our QB is unproven and his only memorable appearance was getting a quick hook after nearly blowing a big lead against Miami last year when spelling Brady
- We have an Oline that seems to be getting weaker (wasted in Super Bowl, allowed season ending hit on Brady)
- We have an aging defense that let them down big time in the Super Bowl and AFC Championship 2 years ago
- Our kicking games are adequate, but nothing special
- We have excellent coaches however they are targets for the league and media

Oh well, at least we have the Red Sox and Celtics.

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Wow, thanks for this insight. It was helpful. I think we should cancel the rest of the season, forfeit all the games.

Who's for canasta?

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Its gonna be fun to sit here and watch you get trashed thanks for the distraction :rolleyes:

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Why don't you add...

- It's only September.
- The Pats are still 1-0

...before you throw in the towel. Sheesh.

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I'd like to welcome you back with a BIG F'YOU!

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Gosh, I had that same thought when Drew Beldsoe went out hurt........exact same thought. Not that I think Cassel (or anyone else) will be close to Brady, but I feel our season is not done by any means.

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WRs are good, agree with you there...

Yeah... 5.1 yards/carry for Morris and 5.3 for Maroney is AWFUL, huh?

Don't forget Thomas who showed some good hands. TE depth is decent.

Actually, now I think Cassel's memorable moment is taking over for the reigning MVP and winning the game with a 116 QB rating... that's just me though.

The O-Line did NOT allow the Brady injury... the guy who hit him was crawling on the ground with the RB on his back. It was fluke, possibly a little bit dirty, not the O-Line's fault.

An aging defense... that almost won the Super Bowl the last two years... and added a bunch of youth. So what does that make them this year? Oh yeah, younger and more athletic.

Our kick coverage needs a little work, but we got pretty good special teams all around yesterday aside from the Slater fumble.

Seriously, I'll accept the complaint that Cassel is not Brady, but everything else you said is nit-picky.

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lol I don't think we're done for and will still end up with a respectable record. That said, I would like see someone else returning punts instead of O'neal.

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Just the facts Jack. Wish they were different but all the wishing in the world won't change things.

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If you call yourself a fan, don't let the door hit you on the way out. Champions overcome adversity.... In '01, they were a 5-11 team (in 2000) with a QB making his initial start after Bledsoe got hurt. In '03 and '04 the secondary (after injury) had rookies and guys off the street. They overcame it then and I'm confident that they are still in the mix to win it now. Are they the favorites? No but let's see what all 53 guys do in the next few weeks. Look at history recent and back of teams that have had to have a backup QB step in. Earl Morrall, Brady, Warner have stepped in and delivered. Will Cassell replace a healthy Brady? No but if he can produce and mange games, this team is talented enough to win. Look around the league. Indy's o-line is a shambles and it affects their entire offense. SD is formidable but Merriman is one hit away from IR and Norv is still their coach.
I'm not necessarily drinking the Kool-Aid but I'm not ready to write off the season. Cassel has more experience better receivers, better RBs and a better Oline than in '01. He should be fine. Remember the first Lombardi was won as much by defense and special teams as by Brady....