Hightower out for the year with a torn pec

[XLIX]

ya.....but Gilmore is back

We’ve had enough bad news for the day, no need to pile on.

 

[PatsFan2]

Brady’s backup - potential probowl level replacement
Edelman’s backup - starter level replacement
McCourty’s backup - starter level replacement

Gronk’s backup - nothing
Hightower’s backup - next to nothing

This team has some of the best depth at some positions in the league. This injury just blows it happened at one of the two spots we have barely anything. Ugh.

Great points patsinthesnow but if you asked who would I rather lose between the Two Gronk or High?? I would probably say High 9 out of 10 times. Other than the Edelman injury the Offense is relatively healthy which is more than we can ask for.

 

[Froob]

Dang, I had seen on Twitter a few days ago from some random guy that he was thought to be done for the year. Guess he knew something.

 

[IllegalContact]

We’ve had enough bad news for the day, no need to pile on.

you worry too much........Brady said it's time the Pats hit the accelerator....so there's that

 

[juny]

this really sucks, but the league as a whole is not very good. outside of pitt and kc, not sure who else is going to challenge the pats for the afc championship

 

[slam]

Look at this loser. ****ing hate that guy. Somebody needs to slap him across his face.

Wow. Which good reporter did he hear that from?

 

[Tunescribe]

Bad news, huge loss. Just when D started to gel after High took command from LB position. Seems like Howe's “a bit longer“ would be a blessing compared to other possible scenarios:





Still, the severity is unclear, he didn't look bothered sitting on the sideline, so hopefully he can come back..

I'm sick of this "Doc Flynn" wannabe celebrity expert bimbo and her speculations.

 

[The Brandon Five]

This stinks and it sucks and it stinks.

 

[Joey007]

I think they’re just going to activate McClellin and roll with what they have. Anyone they bring in would have to learn the defense on the fly. Unfortunately, the current LB situation leaves a lot to be desired. Harris will see increased snaps as a result.

Harris will need to step up, no doubt. At least he can still stop the run.

Van Noy I think will step up even further. He's been able to pile up some sacks this year, so maybe he helps fill the void as a pass rusher?

 

[Joey007]

Eh, maybe I should just hope this is another round of fake news. When I come back in a few hours, I expect all these reports to be false.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

This guy can't stay healthy. His body's breaking down. LB should be a big priority in the offseason. I wonder if they can trade for a LB.

 

[Tuck]

If the pec was known to be a risk at the time of the extension I wonder what protections the team has in the contract in the event Hightower's career goes by the way of Mayo's . Hopefully they have something to get out from under it if they need to

 

[PatsBoy12]

Yup

 

[K. Dog]

Will this season ever end?

 

[SHOWTIME15]

I’m telling you, we’re cursed every other year with injuries. In 2014 and 2016, we were fortunate. In 2013 and 2017, we were not.

 

[PittPatriot]

F.

The other guys better be ready to step up.
I'd hate to lose another TB12 year do the our run D falling apart.

 

[Ring 6]

Ya know what, **** Ninkovich, he can stay retired. Especially If money is his only reason to come back.

Let’s not jump on ninkovich over Jeff Howe speculating.

That said nink is unlikely to be able to come back at this point even if he wants to. He did retire for a reason.

 

[Tunescribe]

This is the kind of #%&@! that ended Mayo's career. I hope Hightower can come back next year but after this and the chronic knee issues there is no guarantee. d%#*!@t.

 

[ashley]

Definitely a tough loss. He's going to be missed, hopefully McClellin can come back and make a contribution!!!

Mike Loyko? @NEPD_Loyko 1m1 minute ago
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I have confidence because they 17 years of proving they can overcome injuries to win/come very close to Championships

 

[Tunescribe]

Will this season ever end?

WTF -- we're seven games in and you want the season to end? That's Jete fan mentality.