Pre Game Thread - Lions @ Pats

[ashley]

We turn the page and after a tough loss, we are hosting the Lions. A lot of interesting questions, who starts at QB, does Wynn get benched after his worst game as a Patriot. Does Myles Bryant finally get benched?

We are in the stretch of our schedule where we have games that we can win. We started last year 1-3 and pulled off 7 straight? We've been right there in every game, hoping we get on a nice little roll here.

Let's discuss!!!

 

[Froob]

They're back

 

[signbabybrady]

We need Mac or a vet QB off the street can't expect to win with Zappe he's just not there yet. And this game is a must win so I'm a little bit concerned.

 

[Froob]

We need Mac or a vet QB off the street can't expect to win with Zappe he's just not there yet. And this game is a must win so I'm a little bit concerned.

Nobody is getting signed off the street and starting. I'm hopeful Mac plays.

 

[ashley]

Nobody is getting signed off the street and starting. I'm hopeful Mac plays.

From what I've been hearing, don't think Mac is going to play. The bigger question is does Hoyer come back? As @signbabybrady said, Zappe isn't ready yet but we may not have a choice.

 

[signbabybrady]

Nobody is getting signed off the street and starting. I'm hopeful Mac plays.

There has to be a better option than Zappe. Even Cam offers more. The can't play yet he handled himself well yesterday but I can't take that again.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

We need this game. Its a tough matchup since like Baltimore, detroit can put up serious points and we are not going to be winning any shootouts regardless of how bad the other team’s d is. Im somewhat concerned here especially if mac cant go again but it is at home so an effort like yesterday’s may be enough.

 

[signbabybrady]

From what I've been hearing, don't think Mac is going to play. The bigger question is does Hoyer come back? As @signbabybrady said, Zappe isn't ready yet but we may not have a choice.

Yikes, I'm scared then.

 

[ashley]

Might be some good news:

 

[Froob]

From what I've been hearing, don't think Mac is going to play. The bigger question is does Hoyer come back? As @signbabybrady said, Zappe isn't ready yet but we may not have a choice.

There's no official new concussion rules, but unofficially I'm sure there are. Hoyer may not be allowed to play.

 

[ashley]

Don't know these guys, but I'm guessing their not the A, B, or C team:

 

[BritPat]

The Lions are scoring a LOT of points. Goff actually looks serviceable.

They scored 45 without their two best offensive players too.

Will likely be a street fight like our game yesterday, and the team that scores last, wins.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Might be some good news:

Hoyer sitting out is the only chance we have at winning, if he plays we lose

 

[NG Pats Fan]

There has to be a better option than Zappe. Even Cam offers more. The can't play yet he handled himself well yesterday but I can't take that again.

Shut up

 

[Nikolai]

The moral victory yesterday feels like the Bucs or Cowboys games last year. And the feeling is the same now; moral victories are great. This one is must win territory.

I'm actually not as down on Zappe as most here. He was the definition of raw and, if the defense can continue to play reasonably well, I feel like this team has a chance in most games. Taking GB to the wire in Lambeau does say something good about the team, even if the final result was pretty disappointing.

The Lions can be had, but we're going to have to force some turnovers again to keep the game manageable.

 

[ashley]

Shut up

Let's try and treat our fellow Patriot fans with a little respect. I hope that's not asking too much.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Let's try and treat our fellow Patriot fans with a little respect. I hope that's not asking too much.

Sure no problem. Did you say the same thing to him in the other thread?

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Don't know these guys, but I'm guessing their not the A, B, or C team:

You don't know Jonathan Vilma is? See 18:15...it's from the Saints blowout of the Pats from 2009. But you are correct, we are not getting one of Fox's top broadcast teams in this one

 

[ashley]

Sure no problem. Did you say the same thing to him in the other thread?

No, those two words have never come out of my mouth. lol, at least not on these boards.

I have said "stop it" a few times on there though.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

The moral victory yesterday feels like the Bucs or Cowboys games last year. And the feeling is the same now; moral victories are great. This one is must win territory.

I'm actually not as down on Zappe as most here. He was the definition of raw and, if the defense can continue to play reasonably well, I feel like this team has a chance in most games. Taking GB to the wire in Lambeau does say something good about the team, even if the final result was pretty disappointing.

The Lions can be had, but we're going to have to force some turnovers again to keep the game manageable.

Pretty much exactly where i was with this team last year. I know we can do better. Only difference is mac’s injury though think we need him back soon