Official Game Day Thread - Week 8....Chargers @ Pats

[JMC00]

His best game where they basically told him to follow Evans only and not pay attention to anything else. I don't think that is what BB thought he was getting.
I can't believe people argued that he was the cause of communication break downs. It was so obvious to see.

Ok you people can think that the Pats schemed the concussion protocol to bench Gilmore.

While the rest of us will think that Belichick is completely ok with having a guy that he can go put on an island against a guy like Mike Evans and shut him down.

 

[PittPatriot]

Wasn't he listed questionable with an ankle/concussion all week? Maybe he isn't cleared for contact yet. Maybe his ankle is in bad shape. Maybe they don't think that they need to risk further injury this week. Bye is next week -- give him another two weeks to heal up for the post-bye run. Best not to jump to conclusions.

I hope you are right...but why leave the stadium?
Why not watch from the lockerroom...or just sit on the sidelines to support your teammates? The only reason to send him home is for discipline or concussion.

 

[Tony2046]

His best game where they basically told him to follow Evans only and not pay attention to anything else. I don't think that is what BB thought he was getting.
I can't believe people argued that he was the cause of communication break downs. It was so obvious to see.

Just an FYI. He played in both man and zone coverage that game.

 

[Tony2046]

 

[Mike the Brit]

Gameday thread in mid-second-quarter form already! Well done, folks.

Let's have a good game, no injuries, and Go Pats!

 

[long distance]

Big game for Pats . maybe not so much for the result . but for team building. Chance to show this team can overcome serious roster handicaps . come together further as a unit . enter the bye with confidence and determination that they can fully attack the second half of the regular season when some new healthy bodies join the battle..

 

[Oswlek]

not really

I'd say the writing is clear at this point. Gilmore is gestating until Bill thinks he's ready to contribute.

 

[UFGatorPat]

Listening to a patriots pregame radio show for the first time. Who are these guys and are they always this insufferable?

 

[PScottman]

Beautiful weather out at Gillette today <sarc>.

So when it was hot they ran out of water...what do they run out of today?

 

[FCB02062]

Listening to a patriots pregame radio show for the first time. Who are these guys and are they always this insufferable?

If you're listening to jim Murray on 98.5,then yes... He sucks

 

[ashley]

Mike Reiss?Verified account @MikeReiss 3m3 minutes ago
Johnson Bademosi, for the third straight week, aligns with top unit at CB in warmups in place of Stephon Gilmore.

 

[PScottman]

Who are these guys and are they always this insufferable?

Shakes head vigorously.

 

[long distance]

I'd say the writing is clear at this point. Gilmore is gestating until Bill thinks he's ready to contribute.

I can understand the speculation . but really don't see any let alone clear evidence.

The facts I am aware off is that he is officially listed with concussion (plus ankle for what is worth), had a very good game before concussion, had communication issues like the whole D (not only secondary; in re-watch threads one could see miscommunications in all relations not only or even mostly w Gilmore), and looked like #1CB on plenty of plays.

It will be interesting to see how it works when he is able to return, no doubt and consistency is something he has yet to prove . but Id expect he resumes his job as #1 CB the moment it is medically possible..

 

[ashley]

Mike Reiss?Verified account @MikeReiss 3m3 minutes ago
LB Trevor Reilly (51), promoted from practice squad Wednesday, gets some first-unit reps in warmups.

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Jeff Howe? @jeffphowe 1m1 minute ago
Elandon Roberts is back in the lineup after missing the Falcons game with an ankle injury.

I'd like to see more of Harris than Roberts this week

Oh boy

My grandmother can get open on Roberts

 

[maineman209]

Beautiful weather out at Gillette today <sarc>.

So when it was hot they ran out of water...what do they run out of today?

Based on the wind forecast, probably anchors.

 

[maineman209]

Oh boy

My grandmother can get open on Roberts

Good thing the Chargers have her as a healthy scratch today, then.

 

[long distance]

Oh boy

My grandmother can get open on Roberts

Time to leave..

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Time to leave..

Someone’s not up for humor today