Reiss's mailbag

[Patspsycho]

As usual, a lot of great insights:

Tom Brady's struggles a hot topic in New England Patriots mailbag - ESPN Boston

Most telling:

I don't see the edge being regained this year. I get a different vibe when I walk into that locker room

 

[supafly]

Ouch! Not a good quote to read.
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Thnx for the link though, Psycho.

 

[Mack Herron]

Mike's "sense" aside, here is the rest of the quote:

In the end, all the analysis on this team is going to come down to 60 minutes of football in the divisional round of the playoffs and possibly the AFC Championship Game. I think the Patriots are going to make the playoffs, win their wild-card game at home, and then we'll see. They haven't been convincing of late, but the only thing that will matter is if they are convincing in those defining 60 minutes on the road. They've shown flashes this year, but can they put it together on that day?

 

[Wheelssps]

As usual, a lot of great insights:

Tom Brady's struggles a hot topic in New England Patriots mailbag - ESPN Boston

That's a bit worrisome about the lockerroom vibe, whatever sense Mike Reiss has for it. As the NFL demonstrates time and time again, though, a team's vibe can change in a hurry, both for the better and for the worse. It really might only take a game or two of good play to get it back.

 

[SVN]

But specific to this last game, one thing that stands out to me is that Brady seems extra concerned about the rush. I think it's in regards to his ribs and he doesn't want to take a hit. I notice that he's sometimes taking his eyes off his targets, so it's my feeling that he's picking up the receivers too late, which is disrupting the timing of some of the long throws. Another theory could be that his finger is affecting his long throws but I don't buy that one as much.

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[signbabybrady]

Different vibe how? an explanation on what he means would be nice.

The Vibe could well be different to say that of the 01,03 and 04 Patriots. But how does the vibe compare to the 92 Patriots or the 08 Lions. Or how does the vibe compare to the Steelers of 05 or 08, or the giants of 07 or Colts of 06.

I would bet the Vibe of the 01 pats was different to the vibe of the 03 and 04 teams.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

sounds like tom is sending another message

 

[MaxVonDoom]

Mike Reiss vastly overrated

 

[Patspsycho]

Mike Reiss vastly overrated

This is the most idiotic statement I've read in a long time. Welcome to my ignore list.

 

[The Dynasty]

Mike Reiss vastly overrated

Worst statement I've seen on here in awhile...

 

[Jackson 2]

Mike Reiss vastly overrated

I think he's a terrific writer and media member. He's exceedingly fair and honest, in my opinion. If he makes a statement, I may not agree with it, but I listen and I never dismiss what he has to say. But that's just me.