Gronk and Hogan OUT vs SF; hopefully motivation for D to step up

[long distance]

Not too worried about the O .. back to the start of the season I guess ..

It will be interesting to see what they do about missing TE (Harbor, Derby). Do they trust Lengel already or it will be more of Fleming, maybe even more of the Develin (Id like to see him getting involved in some receiving)

A glimpse of Lewis would be nice.

But most of all a chance for D to join the complementary team performance.

 

[Guts]

Hopefully Mitchell gives some production with Hogan out. SF is a bad team Marty B should be enough to get the W.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Right, because the D simply needs motivation, the freakin slackers!

 

[luuked]

Perfect timing if there ever was one for Gronk and Hogan to sit a game out.

 

[Mack Herron]

There go the 2 vertical threats. Makes job much eadier for the defense.

 

[Deus Irae]

If motivation is the problem, and last week's **** fest wasn't enough to motivate them for this week, we might as well all start looking into a new team to follow.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

I don't care if Malcolm Mitchell is a rookie, Time to start making more plays and earn Brady's trust . if you're the future of our receiving corps show us.

it's very rare for a Pats rookie receiver to not have any production his rookie year then go on to big things


From what I've seen of Mitchell once he gets the ball in his hands he's got skills he can make people miss. but the problem is getting the ball to him in the first place he seems very average at creating separation

 

[Pats1989]

Just curious how people would react to a loss in SF? Blip on radar? Panic time? Not that l think it's going to happen...

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

I didn't think hogan would be out. Wouldn't shock me if the pats's offense struggles a lil. Gonna have to run, run, run

 

[long distance]

I don't care if Malcolm Mitchell is a rookie, Time to start making more plays and earn Brady's trust . if you're the future of our receiving corps show us.

it's very rare for a Pats rookie receiver to not have any production his rookie year then go on to big things


From what I've seen of Mitchell once he gets the ball in his hands he's got skills he can make people miss. but the problem is getting the ball to him in the first place he seems very average at creating separation

What about giving Mitchell a fair chance first?
(I really don't know where you get the “average at creating separation“ bs..)

With two top targets out I hope he gets a good chance. In this sense I sort of like Hogan out for a game.
Whenever the ball is around Mitchell good things seem to be happening.
I like the kid a lot actually.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

I don't care if Malcolm Mitchell is a rookie, Time to start making more plays and earn Brady's trust . if you're the future of our receiving corps show us.

it's very rare for a Pats rookie receiver to not have any production his rookie year then go on to big things


From what I've seen of Mitchell once he gets the ball in his hands he's got skills he can make people miss. but the problem is getting the ball to him in the first place he seems very average at creating separation

So you're saying another failed wr pick most likely

 

[varjao]

I don't care if Malcolm Mitchell is a rookie, Time to start making more plays and earn Brady's trust . if you're the future of our receiving corps show us.

it's very rare for a Pats rookie receiver to not have any production his rookie year then go on to big things


From what I've seen of Mitchell once he gets the ball in his hands he's got skills he can make people miss. but the problem is getting the ball to him in the first place he seems very average at creating separation

He seemed to be much more involved with JimmyG, and that was also true for Dobson (at least based on pre season games). I think that's more on Brady to be honest.

 

[Jackson 2]

I didn't think hogan would be out. Wouldn't shock me if the pats's offense struggles a lil. Gonna have to run, run, run

Yup, you're right. Bennett, Edelman, Amendola, White...horrid passing options...

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Yup, you're right. Bennett, Edelman, Amendola, White...horrid passing options...

Edelman hasn't been as explosive this year. Maybe the injury. Could help to have Dion Lewis for this game.

 

[Jackson 2]

Edelman hasn't been as explosive this year. Maybe the injury. Could help to have Dion Lewis for this game.

Did you watch the game last Sunday? Edelman, other than his fumble, was electric. You're reaching, and you know it.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Did you watch the game last Sunday? Edelman, other than his fumble, was electric. You're reaching, and you know it.

He played well. No doubt. I do think hogan been here has taken some of his shine also the timing with the injury. It's a tricky injury. Hopefully the seattle game's just the beginning

 

[denverpatsfan]

Who will catch the ball? I'm concerned.

 

[deters]

Just curious how people would react to a loss in SF? Blip on radar? Panic time? Not that l think it's going to happen...

Id be bordering on panic. SF sucks. If they lose, Pat's are in trouble.

 

[RIpats88]

Who will catch the ball? I'm concerned.

I hope this is sarcasm. Bennett, edelman, amendola, white, lewis?

 

[luuked]

it's very rare for a Pats rookie receiver to not have any production his rookie year then go on to big things

Care to elaborate on a handful examples who those mystery receivers were that went on to big things ? Apart from Branch..