The Official Patriots vs Buc's Game Thread

[Uncle Rico]

Rob Gronkowski injury: Forearm is what is keeping tight end off field | masslive.com

Is this real life? First the Brady texting nonsense, and now this. Could this day get weirder?

Well, I just started going through the non-SPorts Section parts of my Sunday Boston Globe and the coer story is: "DO WE STILL TRUST BILL? Rating the coach and his record. By Rodney Harrison, Bill Littlefield, Lesley Visser, Damien Woody and more."

So we'll see how that goes.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

The league network also reported Sunday that Danny Amendola tore his groin from the bone. There were questions about why the wide receiver was on the field practicing this week, but the report indicates that Amendola is at no risk for re-injury.

So that's why he is practicing

 

[Harrisoned!]

With Bolden healthy and Washington hopefully closer to 100%, hopefully we see very little of LeGarrett Blount, whether it is on kick return or in the backfield.

EDIT - just saw Washington is actually inactive. D'oh!

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

With Bolden healthy and Washington hopefully closer to 100%, hopefully we see very little of LeGarrett Blount, whether it is on kick return or in the backfield.

He will be on KR

 

[PATSNUTme]

Patriots Inactives:
Wide receiver Danny Amendola
Linebacker Steve Beauharnais
Tight end Rob Gronkowski
Defensive tackle Chris Jones
Wide receiver Matthew Slater
Offensive lineman Will Svitek
Running back Leon Washington

Buc's inactives:

Cornerback Michael Adams
Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi
Tight end Tom Crabtree
Defensive tackle Derek Landri
Defensive end Steven Means
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky
Tight end Luke Stocker

New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

 

[Harrisoned!]

Looks like Connolly is starting again at RG over Cannon.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Doug Kyed ?@DougKyedNESN 2m
I really would not be surprised if Brandon Bolden plays a pretty big role in this game. Best receiving threat left at RB.

 

[Mack Herron]

....and Arrington over Dennard

 

[PatsBoy12]

I'm tired of the waiting. Let's get it on with the game!!!

 

[DefenseRules]

So glad that Bolden is ready to play.

 

[PatsBoy12]

With Bolden healthy and Washington hopefully closer to 100%, hopefully we see very little of LeGarrett Blount, whether it is on kick return or in the backfield.

EDIT - just saw Washington is actually inactive. D'oh!

I really thought Blount had more in the tank than he's shown. Aside from the really good run in the preseason against the Eagles, he's looked very slow. I hope we get to a point where we see the Pats use him primarily in short yardage situations.

 

[Harrisoned!]

Duron Harmon looks like he is replacing Slater as the gunner on punt returns.

Slater's absence could loom large on kickoffs as well - Tampa is averaging 31 yards per return this year, though it is just four returns.

 

[Harrisoned!]

....and Arrington over Dennard

Not sure that one really matters - I expect TB to be 3-wide almost all day, meaning Dennard will get plenty of reps and we likely won't see much of Spikes.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

So glad that Bolden is ready to play.

What is leon washingtons injury??

 

[pherein]

Good luck today. Knock the Bucs one more back from us, and watch your heads
Go Pats!

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

O will struggle bad again. D will have to win this one

 

[andrewgarrr]

O will struggle bad again. D will have to win this one

Maybe I'm already drunk... but I think 25+ points for the Pats today.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

anyone jut see oliver blame the band for her horrible position to do that interview...what a moron

 

[DefenseRules]

What is leon washingtons injury??

Thigh injury

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Maybe I'm already drunk... but I think 25+ points for the Pats today.

i hope...nothing has shown me they can score that without amendola and gronk.

Bucs have a better D then buffalo