Vindicate
2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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Just wanted to open up some discussion on what you consider both necessary and plausible steps on how to "make most" of this losing season, within the context of heading into the next. I've personally been looking to this question to get an idea of what to watch for in games and - personally? - just some goals to maintain an enjoyment of watching the Patriots for the rest of the season.
Well documented here are the many foibles and fumbles of BB, Kraft, and the Patriots. Feel free to address those, but under the pretext that Bill probably will be here next season. I'm not disparaging those who want him gone, I understand it - however, until Kraft shows a hand that suggests he's willing to fire after giving a recent extension (not totally out of the realm of possibility, just seems very unlikely), I'm operating under the idea that BB is here, as HC & GM.
With that being said, I'll be watching a few things and hope they show a glimmer of hope headed into the next season:
- D.Douglas' continued improvement. When he's on, he looks like my favorite type of receiver. Guy who can explode into his route, get open, then juke people out their shoes. I haven't watched his route running too closely, mainly just notice him once the ball is in his hands. If anyone has insight on his route running ability and other qualities, I'd love to hear them!
- Kayshon Boutte stepping up and being a complimentary speedster to Pop D's sweet feet. It's unnerving that he's failed to get on the field at all, but I've got fingers crossed on the thrust being the first step to putting his speed to good use. Hard for me to know what specifically to watch here - probably just what he looks like presnap, if he's lining up right, and has an understanding of an NFL offense.
- Some base level consistency at the offensive line to put out the fire that is "what's wrong with this offense?" - now, obviously every part is deficient. But if the OL can hold up, the smoke clears a little bit and we can get a more clear picture on reading both Mac and these young, developing receivers. But with that being said...
- I don't think Mac is it. This is where I become unsure of what to look or hope for. This is really just me saying "whatever Mac shows, I hope it overwhelmingly supports either booting his ass out or keeping him in" and such sentiment is followed by it's respective action.
- Tyquan is almost on the same camp as Mac. I've failed to hear much about him outside he isn't making it into the field, which is an indictment when considering the "competition" at the position.
- Will Rham return to from? Fingers crossed. Looked great when it was him and Harris. Again, another reason why it'd be nice for the OL to settle.
At this point, most of my points just are this: using this rock bottom to get a read on what could carry into the future of this offense. I would love for at least two of our young receivers to show distinct competency so we're not so dependent on FA again.
What are you looking for in the rest of this season?
Well documented here are the many foibles and fumbles of BB, Kraft, and the Patriots. Feel free to address those, but under the pretext that Bill probably will be here next season. I'm not disparaging those who want him gone, I understand it - however, until Kraft shows a hand that suggests he's willing to fire after giving a recent extension (not totally out of the realm of possibility, just seems very unlikely), I'm operating under the idea that BB is here, as HC & GM.
With that being said, I'll be watching a few things and hope they show a glimmer of hope headed into the next season:
- D.Douglas' continued improvement. When he's on, he looks like my favorite type of receiver. Guy who can explode into his route, get open, then juke people out their shoes. I haven't watched his route running too closely, mainly just notice him once the ball is in his hands. If anyone has insight on his route running ability and other qualities, I'd love to hear them!
- Kayshon Boutte stepping up and being a complimentary speedster to Pop D's sweet feet. It's unnerving that he's failed to get on the field at all, but I've got fingers crossed on the thrust being the first step to putting his speed to good use. Hard for me to know what specifically to watch here - probably just what he looks like presnap, if he's lining up right, and has an understanding of an NFL offense.
- Some base level consistency at the offensive line to put out the fire that is "what's wrong with this offense?" - now, obviously every part is deficient. But if the OL can hold up, the smoke clears a little bit and we can get a more clear picture on reading both Mac and these young, developing receivers. But with that being said...
- I don't think Mac is it. This is where I become unsure of what to look or hope for. This is really just me saying "whatever Mac shows, I hope it overwhelmingly supports either booting his ass out or keeping him in" and such sentiment is followed by it's respective action.
- Tyquan is almost on the same camp as Mac. I've failed to hear much about him outside he isn't making it into the field, which is an indictment when considering the "competition" at the position.
- Will Rham return to from? Fingers crossed. Looked great when it was him and Harris. Again, another reason why it'd be nice for the OL to settle.
At this point, most of my points just are this: using this rock bottom to get a read on what could carry into the future of this offense. I would love for at least two of our young receivers to show distinct competency so we're not so dependent on FA again.
What are you looking for in the rest of this season?