Pre Game Thread - Pats @ Packers

[sb1]

Bill might as well just say I'm just here so I won't get fined. Lol

 

[jah]

Even if he can play and the risk of reinjury is low (which I doubt), I don't like Mac going into a game with barely any practice for the week. He's not a veteran who can just show up on game days and be reliable. He has 5 picks in 3 games, dude needs all the practice he can get.

 

[Guts]

They should just rest him. Let him heal more to avoid further injury. It's a NFC game so a loss vs GB is not as bad as a divisional loss/conference.

 

[sb1]

Maybe Mac will be the emergency QB this week. So he can tell his team he's "playing" - technically he's not lying.

 

[ashley]

It's going to be Hoyer this week, but nice to see Mac back at practice.

 

[jah]

Maybe Mac will be the emergency QB this week. So he can tell his team he's "playing" - technically he's not lying.

I think we did see something like that in 2016 when Brady was in jail, Jimmy G was injured, and Brissett was also injured but had no choice but to start. Jimmy was active as the backup but probably in no condition to play. We did lose that game in a shutout.

 

[VectorPrime]

Mac is literally immobile. This is a farce.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Don’t worry, Brian Hoyer is ready to have some “fun” at lambeau

 

[TheRainMaker]

Rest him. Pats aren't a contender. No need to risk making things worse.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Mac is literally immobile. This is a farce.

We spent the 90s until 2001 with an immobile QB. The Statue. BB has experience coaching immobile statues.

 

[jdlboot14]

This is weird. No point to it. Mac didn't even flinch his ankle to move his left foot during that video clip. I bet he was wheeled out there to stand for the media portion. But WHY? What do we think this is proving or gaining? Do you think the Packers are scared of either Mac or Brian? It's just stupid. Let the kid heal for another week or two - he doesn't need to be standing around on the bench in pads either. Hoyer could do enough to beat the Lions, it's not their defense we have to worry about, it's their offense which is getting pretty potent. Our D needs to get rolling. Let Mac come back if/when he can start running again - at CLE or vs CHI

 

[ralmat55]

I have this mental image of the Pats rolling Jones out onto the practice field on a standup dolley and standing him up in position before the media is let in. Then, loading him back on the dolley and wheeling him off the field after the media left.

Just something to amuse myself on a long Friday afternoon at my work desk.

 

[captain stone]

Kinda not the greatest example there, coach...

 

[notex]

Kinda not the greatest example there, coach...

hahah I was about to say same thing... that example kind of backfired

 

[mgteich]

50% Mac > 100% Hoyer????

Yes
But is 0% of Mac vs DET better than 100% Hoyer

Mac needs a week of rest.

 

[PScottman]

I have this mental image of the Pats rolling Jones out onto the practice field on a standup dolley and standing him up in position before the media is let in. Then, loading him back on the dolley and wheeling him off the field after the media left.

I think that actually happened - he was wearing some kind of mask and muttering about "Clarice", fava beans, and chianti.

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

very encouraging that he’s practicing. Dont see him playing this week but it gives me hope he can be back next week or the week after if all goes well.

 

[italian pat patriot]

As expected 100% Mac is out

 

[Jim Beankie]

C'mon Packers you slackers. Where's my injury report? 4pm EST. Would help if Jaire were out. Gotta make sure he's fully healed.