Ice Cold Bruschi
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I would love for the first 2 games to be on the road!! Think about the possibility of being 2-0 with 8 home games to go. Also consider that in the past 2 seasons, the Pats have had 3 of their last 4 games of the season on the road. With the first 2 being on the road this year, that would be unlikely to happen this year.
Additionally, it would be better to catch T.O. early in the season in his (new) house when he is less familiar and has less chemsitry w/Edwards than he will later on in the year.
The Patriots will host the Bills on MNF and possibly wearing their throwbacks to commemorate the AFL 40th anniversary!!
Pats to open 2009 season against Buffalo - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com
Yeah, history doesn't matter a whole bunch. When you think about it, we play them home and away every year, and the determining factor of who wins the games is probably NOT whether we play them week 1 or week 7.While NE has won the last 10 games between the two,New England historically has had problems against the Bills early in September if you want to go back to the history between the two teams in early fall.
NE is 3-5 at home during the entire history of the meetings between the two and are only 4-4 in Buffalo for 7-9 total record in September
While history is just previous,meaningless stuff to some,its interesting to notice that the Patriots are MUCH better when facing Buffalo later on in any given NFL season.
That sucks, I'll miss this game. And miss the opening weekend of football because I'll be too pissed without the Patriots playing. And then of course the Patriots will have a short rest and turnaround for the next game.
What a way to start the season.
Additionally, it would be better to catch T.O. early in the season in his (new) house when he is less familiar and has less chemsitry w/Edwards than he will later on in the year.
No, I don't think so.
I think the Patriots ended up winning the strip-sack-first-play game. I think.
Don't whine about the short week
Look what happened last year in week 1 and then maybe you could look at the start of the upcoming season a little bit happier.
If Brady is still standing by the end of the week 1 game and is throwing on thursday into week 2's game then next season will be automatically better already than the horror of september 2008 - Think about that before moaning about a short week into week 2 ...
This opener is in New England.I'm triple whining. I'll miss the Patriots in Buffalo, I'll miss watching them on Sunday, and I'll miss the Monday night game on TV.
Three reasons to whine.
I'm triple whining. I'll miss the Patriots in Buffalo, I'll miss watching them on Sunday, and I'll miss the Monday night game on TV.
Three reasons to whine.
It was 2 different games, and yes, we won the strip sack game. It was pretty much the only bad play the Pats made all game, but we only won 20-10 or something like that.
I didnt want to include the link which was from Borges and the Herald since so many hate both but this is allegedly strong NFL sources that indicate that Week 1 for NE and Buffalo in Prime Time on Monday Night in Buffalo and in those throwbacks - to be seen as the first of two games that night.
Sounds like a fun game to look forward to if its true - Much to be because of the return of Brady and T.O. in a Bills jersey
A bit surprising to start the season on monday night,but seeing that the two stars of each team in the spotlight,its not a total shocker..if true
This opener is in New England.
Thanks for the update. That's good.
I'm happy now.
As long as the return game isn't in late December or Toronto.
I teach on Monday and Wed nights next semester. Class ends at 9:30.
It really is good timing for us with Lynch probably suspended and QB/WR timing between Edwards and Owens not likely to be there yet. Also as Springs has a good history vs. Owens, being game one there's a high chance Springs will still be healthy (no sarcasm nor negativity intended but he's older and gets hurt some).
The only downside is that our Week 2 will be on the road after a short week.