THE official Patriots trade deadline thread.

[Patsgofor4]

Current condition of most Patsfans posters: Code Blue.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

And the Pats will be in the superbowl....

We’ll see, but there are too many question marks for me right now

 

[Froob]

We’ll see, but there are too many question marks for me right now

Many in the conference too, not a particular strong AFC. Chiefs need to prove they can win a playoff game, think they have one in Reid’s five year tenure.

 

[1960Pats]

These dinky salaries are nothing compared to the billions of dollars Kroenke is dumping into the new stadium and surrounding area.

Kroenke is the guy that the NYFL feared would sue the league, something that many posters here said wasn't a possibility for Kraft.

 

[Kontradiction]

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Current condition of most Patsfans posters: Code Blue.

Good thing BB didn’t tickle our assh0les with a feather by IRing Rowe before the trade deadline. That would have whipped up this place into a frenzy.

 

[UFGatorPat]

And the Pats will be in the superbowl....

Not quite that simple. It’s a percentage chance, whether it’s 75% or 50% or 25%, it’s tough to say.

That said, I don’t think a single trade would have increased that % that much.

I think we’ll have to find a RB to mitigate the potential impact of Sony’s absence if he gets hurt again once he returns.

 

[supafly]

Many in the conference too, not a particular strong AFC. Chiefs need to prove they can win a playoff game, think they have one in Reid’s five year tenure.

I understand the hesitation in assuming that KC will be a contender, but their team seems to be different with all of that talent, this year. I think they’re a legit threat, without question.

I think if the Pats win the AFC, it will still be well deserved, despite the opinion that it’s a weak conference. You have KC, PIT, SD, HOU—maybe even BAL as a wildcard, and I think two or three wins in a row against that kind of competition would be impressive and well earned.

 

[supafly]

Not quite that simple. It’s a percentage chance, whether it’s 75% or 50% or 25%, it’s tough to say.

That said, I don’t think a single trade would have increased that % that much.

I think we’ll have to find a RB to mitigate the potential impact of Sony’s absence if he gets hurt again once he returns.

There’s an argument that they probably should have explored another RB last week. They could still consider it now, before an additional injury to Michel.

 

[HawaiianPatsfan]

I understand the hesitation in assuming that KC will be a contender, but their team seems to be different with all of that talent, this year. I think they’re a legit threat, without question.

I think if the Pats win the AFC, it will still be well deserved, despite the opinion that it’s a weak conference. You have KC, PIT, SD, HOU—maybe even BAL as a wildcard, and I think two or three wins in a row against that kind of competition would be impressive and well earned.

I agree, with the current rules and ways games are being called, I fear KC much more then I do the rams.

 

[luuked]

I understand the hesitation in assuming that KC will be a contender, but their team seems to be different with all of that talent, this year. I think they’re a legit threat, without question.

I think if the Pats win the AFC, it will still be well deserved, despite the opinion that it’s a weak conference. You have KC, PIT, SD, HOU—maybe even BAL as a wildcard, and I think two or three wins in a row against that kind of competition would be impressive and well earned.

I agree. KC is a legit team and will not slow down as its previous iterations unless injuries hit. Their offense is just amazing, their ST great and their defense might get Berry back in time for the playoffs.

On some level we are lucky that Earl Thomas broke his leg because they were pretty close in terms of trading for him. This might be the most complete opponent we have faced in the AFC for a very long time.

 

[supafly]

I agree, with the current rules and ways games are being called, I fear KC much more then I do the rams.

I think both teams are top notch squads, and there’s certainly a chance that NE would need to defeat both (or N.Orleans) on their way to another SB.

Any way you look at it, there are most definitely plenty of teams that pose a threat to the Patriots, particularly when you consider the idea of winning 3 or 4 in a row against that level of competition. I like our chances with a healthy team that’s clicking and a heaping of good playoff fortune, but it’s not something that anyone should be taking for granted. If we get there, it will be through a hard fought path.

 

[luuked]

I think both teams are top notch squads, and there’s certainly a chance that NE would need to defeat both (or N.Orleans) on their way to another SB.

Any way you look at it, there are most definitely plenty of teams that pose a threat to the Patriots, particularly when you consider the idea of winning 3 or 4 in a row against that level of competition.

Maybe it is just me but I will not overthink the potential matchups with KC or any NFC team until we are in January. Situations change in football so quickly due to injuries.. who knows what KC team arrives in the playoffs. One high ankle sprain to Hill and the team might look a lot less impressive.

 

[Froob]

I understand the hesitation in assuming that KC will be a contender, but their team seems to be different with all of that talent, this year. I think they’re a legit threat, without question.

I think if the Pats win the AFC, it will still be well deserved, despite the opinion that it’s a weak conference. You have KC, PIT, SD, HOU—maybe even BAL as a wildcard, and I think two or three wins in a row against that kind of competition would be impressive and well earned.

Chargers are another team that needs to prove they can even make the playoffs. I think a less talented team like Miami makes it instead.

 

[fnordcircle]

There’s an argument that they probably should have explored another RB last week. They could still consider it now, before an additional injury to Michel.

Embrace your new RUNNING BACK GOD, virgins.

 

[supafly]

Maybe it is just me but I will not overthink the potential matchups with KC or any NFC team until we are in January. Situations change in football so quickly due to injuries.. who knows what KC team arrives in the playoffs. One high ankle sprain to Hill and the team might look a lot less impressive.

For me personally, it’s not necessarily one specific team. It’s the idea of defeating that level of opponent in 3 (hopefully not 4) consecutive games that is a bit concerning.

As you said, a lot can change, but my point was that the road will be difficult, as it most often is in the month of January/February. I guess I just don’t buy into the “AFC is weak” talk as much as most. You have two strong contenders in the West, both expecting their best defensive players to return, which will only make them stronger. You have a surging HOU team. You have a PIT team who will be adding another weapon with Bell, and who honestly may have enough offensively even without him. You have pain in the ass Baltimore, who always seems to play us tough. The idea that this wouldn’t be a difficult path just doesn’t sit right with me, but others feel differently.

 

[supafly]

Chargers are another team that needs to prove they can even make the playoffs. I think a less talented team like Miami makes it instead.

With Bosa coming back soon and a 5-2 record, I’d be surprised if they didn’t make it. Even if they go 4-5 with Bosa returning, they’d still finish 9-7 and most likely have a WC spot.

 

[Triumph]

Many in the conference too, not a particular strong AFC. Chiefs need to prove they can win a playoff game, think they have one in Reid’s five year tenure.

Vs Houston

 

[Deus Irae]

So the Patriots didn't piss away a second round pick in order to have the privilege of franchising a poor coverage safety at the end of the season, when the franchise tag value for safeties was over $11 million for this season, or for the optional privilege of just having him be a backup for 8 weeks plus the playoffs?

Shocking!

 

[TommyD4207]

Embrace your new RUNNING BACK GOD, virgins.

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Watch him put up 250 combined on Green Bay. But have a butt fumble to lose the game. It would just...figure.

 

[PatsFan2]

Standing Pat no pun intended surprised we didn't add another body scrap heap GM BB. Can't wait to see him turn those vanted Draft picks into Franchise players. We've been so good at it lately.