Game Day Thread Official Pats at Bills Playoff Pregame Discussion Thread

[gitgronked82]

Rush lane integrity is a problem but I think the Pats now play mostly zone, not man, so I’m not sure that’s an issue.

Although the zone defense is more frequent this year, I believe they still play man >50% of the time.

Id like to se LT Brown RT Onwenu as well (since Wynn looks like a no go). The reason for LT Herron is not only about not touching established positions but to have Onwenu as jumbo monster (on both sides) which in this freezing run heavy game (like the first one) could be a game changer.

If you look at other jumbo options (incl Herron) - there's just not another decent run blocker there. I hoped Durant could at least be that but he looked beyond bad. Also unfortunately Pats dont have decent inline run blocking TE. If somebody like Gronk, Bennett or Allen were on the roster that would be another story.

One should prob first maximise run blocking on every down so i think LT Brown RT Onwenu is/was def in play.

I don't think you can determine your starting OL just by the jumbo package you want for select plays. Your starting OL has to be your best OL. ****, if the jumbo package is that important, move Onwenu out to the extra tackle spot for those packages and put Herron in at LT.

 

[Joker]

Conventional wisdom would say this should be a heavy run game for the Pats then, but I might argue the opposite would be more prudent. I want Mac active for as much of the game as possible. Keep him moving, keep him warm, keep him in the game. What could be disastrous is if we go run heavy on early downs, and then ask him to convert 3rd downs having no real feel for throwing the ball in these conditions. So long as there's no big winds or snow, let the kid sling it consistently. At the very least, keep the run/pass balanced. If they get a lead, adjust after that, but don't let Mac stiffen up early while the game is close.

thye're going to play it like they have been the last eight games (outside that aberration in Barfalo a few weeks back). The key is limiting the mistakes that cost them every week.I'm not optimistic...

 

[gitgronked82]

I don't get it. The weather sucks but they have a good chance to knock off their bully from the past 20 years and they're practically giving away the tickets?? I thought they were tough up there. That's the sign of a ****ty fan base.

I've heard it's partly because Canadians aren't allowed to go, and plenty of their season ticket base is Canadian, so they have a bunch of people who all need to sell

 

[Sicilian]

thye're going to play it like they have been the last eight games (outside that aberration in Barfalo a few weeks back). The key is limiting the mistakes that cost them every week.I'm not optimistic...

I'm optimistic, but not bullish. Let's fight about it!

 

[farn]

Grazie Roberto !
When i was in Minneapolis for the Super Bowl it was really C O L D but at least the game was indoor...

I checked. The Milan area is expecting 9C and sun. Dude, we are getting a storm in the Atlantic East of Canada tomorrow. Do yourself a favour and stick to Italia ! I’m jealous.

 

[italian pat patriot]

I checked. The Milan area is expecting 9C and sun. Dude, we are getting a storm in the Atlantic East of Canada tomorrow. Do yourself a favour and stick to Italia ! I’m jealous.

Now here is zero Celsius...approx 31 Fahrenheit

 

[italian pat patriot]

I remember well 114 Fahrenheit at Death Valley and Joshua Tree Park too...arghhhh...

 

[SouthernPatriot]

Now here is zero Celsius...approx 31 Fahrenheit

It is 59 Fahrenheit degrees here is Atlanta, but on Sunday we are expecting a wintering mix that will shut down the whole metro Atlanta area for about 2-3 days! It's going to be really cold, 30 degrees with snow. Burrrr

Y'all are tough! I always find it amazing and frightening to think of people actually leaving in places where it gets to 2 degrees and people are actually doing things like going to a football game! Down here, even without snow, we would be shutdown and hunker down.

 

[VrabelJr]

...and I would welcome your company!

Might see if my oldest daughter wants to go. I can handle myself but maybe bringing her BF who is 6-4 230 might not be a bad idea.

Can he cover TEs and spy the QB? Like how is his lateral quickness and change of direction capabilities?

 

[Ollie]

amazing stats and taken me by surprise

 

[VrabelJr]

Warning, a ticket will only get you a seat. Buffalo has a BYOD policy.

Does the D in BYOD stand for what I think it does?

 

[RobertWeathers]

Can he cover TEs and spy the QB? Like how is his lateral quickness and change of direction capabilities?

He actually goes to U Maine Orono and will try out next year as a walk on to be the punter. Kid has a hammer for a leg. Played DT/OL, punted and PK for the local HS team.

 

[italian pat patriot]

It is 59 Fahrenheit degrees here is Atlanta, but on Sunday we are expecting a wintering mix that will shut down the whole metro Atlanta area for about 2-3 days! It's going to be really cold, 30 degrees with snow. Burrrr

Y'all are tough! I always find it amazing and frightening to think of people actually leaving in places where it gets to 2 degrees and people are actually doing things like going to a football game! Down here, even without snow, we would be shutdown and hunker down.

I was in Atlanta for the Super Bowl and i have awesome memories
Weather was so good...like spring here...
All was perfect

 

[Ring 6]

It's the drive, hotel and trying to get out of a Saturday afternoon and Sunday thing I committed to.

Price is insane huh?

I just talked to my son and we toyed with going and just decided the cold isn’t worth it.
We’ve been to maybe 30 games at Gillette including the one maybe 6 years ago or so that was announced as the coldest game in the history of the stadium.
Definitely do not enjoy being there as much when it’s crazy cold.
Might start checking for tickets in Tennessee next week

 

[Boston Boxer]

Does the D in BYOD stand for what I think it does?

unfortunately

 

[Zuma]

amazing stats and taken me by surprise

Ditto

 

[Sicilian]

amazing stats and taken me by surprise

Me too a little bit, but I think we forget that he's the CB2 on a defense that is 2nd in pass yards allowed, yards per pass, INTs, and passer rating against. I guess it shouldn't be that surprising that his individual metrics are pretty good too.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I just talked to my son and we toyed with going and just decided the cold isn’t worth it.
We’ve been to maybe 30 games at Gillette including the one maybe 6 years ago or so that was announced as the coldest game in the history of the stadium.
Definitely do not enjoy being there as much when it’s crazy cold.
Might start checking for tickets in Tennessee next week

Yea the 0 degree forecast does have me hesitating.

Drive 5+hrs from central MA
Check into hotel
Go to game
Go back to hotel
Wake up and grab some coffee and breakfast
Drive 5+hrs home

Logistics are very doable

 

[Ring 6]

Yea the 0 degree forecast does have me hesitating.

Drive 5+hrs from central MA
Check into hotel
Go to game
Go back to hotel
Wake up and grab some coffee and breakfast
Drive 5+hrs home

Logistics are very doable

If it were going to be 30 degrees I’d have already bought them.
Instead:
Fly to Tennessee in the morning
Rent a car, book a hotel
Go to game fly home the next day, and post about our chances in the afccg
Just as doable!!

 

[italian pat patriot]

If it were going to be 30 degrees I’d have already bought them.
Instead:
Fly to Tennessee in the morning
Rent a car, book a hotel
Go to game fly home the next day, and post about our chances in the afccg
Just as doable!!

There is one difference...Buffalo is for sure...