Long-time fans, tell me why I ought to be excited about Branch.

[RayClay]

Yeah. What do you think of Carl Yastrzemski now?

I'd say that was an overall clutch performance...but I couldn't prove it.

 

[kptmorgan04]

just watching the game on DVR, happily knowing the result. first drive, throws a key block on the reverse to tate... not that he is anything to compare to Moss, but how many of those blocks did we see randy wiff on to blow a possible big play?!??
the twig was dead to me, but is now back to being a hearty branch. welcome back!

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

just watching the game on DVR, happily knowing the result. first drive, throws a key block on the reverse to tate... not that he is anything to compare to Moss, but how many of those blocks did we see randy wiff on to blow a possible big play?!??
the twig was dead to me, but is now back to being a hearty branch. welcome back!

The Zombie!

Welcome back!

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Just got to watch Deion's post game presser on Sports Final. Steve Burton summed it up pretty well. What a breath of fresh air...

 

[captain stone]

After the end of the game, the camera showed Bill walking toward the exit, spotting Branch being interviewed on the sideline, changing course & giving him a big hug. Branch looked like he was nearly in tears.

The prodigal son returns...

 

[JSn]

Aside of the major... aside in this thread, that game and your comments came together to make me excited about Branch. Can't wait to see what he does with some game-time and prep!

 

[CrazyDave]

Less predictable?

As always, Brady will throw to the open receiver. With Branch, Welker, Hernadez, Gronk and Green-Ellis on the field, there will be no long threat. I would think having Moss would make the offense less predictable.

If we're throwing to Tate, then one of Brady's top options comes off the field.

BTW, I'm fine with this trpe of offense with Green-Ellis giving his best Antowain Smith imitation, and Woodhead giving his best Faulk imitation.

i dunno, i though tit was predictablr that TB would try to force the long ball to Moss at least 2 or 3 times a game.
i dug Randy, but I would'nt call him particularly versatile.
I thought they mixed it up pretty well yesterday.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

After the end of the game, the camera showed Bill walking toward the exit, spotting Branch being interviewed on the sideline, changing course & giving him a big hug. Branch looked like he was nearly in tears.

The picture is here :

Bruschi on Tap: Six observations from the New England Patriots' victory over the Baltimore Ravens - ESPN Boston

If you click on it, you get a bigger version. Nice picture, I have it up on my wall for now.

 

[shmessy]

Damn, that picture is making ME cry!

 

[JSn]

Damn, that picture is making ME cry!

Really? It sort of makes me clench...

 

[shmessy]

Really? It sort of makes me clench...

I smell a "Caption this Photo" thread on the way.......

 

[PatsChamp88]

Hopefully yesterday was enough to win your over