Pre Game Thread - Lions @ Pats

[NG Pats Fan]

Sorry not sorry, but the hit that took him out did Not look that bad... and on natural grass, no less.

He had “fun” at lambeau

 

[captain stone]

Alright still would have preferred the George Pickens pick though I think he's going to be the better Pro.

I wanted UConn DT Travis Jones... Wouldn't have had to trade up for him either...

Let Sh!ttsdirt take BoneyT if they loved him so much... I dare therm...

 

[captain stone]

I think the Lions will play Ten in Box Running won't be easy I would make Zappe beat me if I was the Lions HC.

Yep... Single coverage across the board, and everybody else in the box.

 

[crawhammer]

That Miami game was misleading. We lost the turnover battle 3-0. Turned the ball over in the end zone, had a sack/fumble return for a td, we had 271 yards compared to 307 for Miami, lost another fumble driving for a score, had 17 first downs compared to 18 for Miami....an even game all around....I'm not sure you watched it, but the scoreboard didn't do that game justice.

I watch all of the games. I know what you're saying, the Tampa Bay vs Dallas game had a similar flow where it felt like a slog for both teams but then Tampa Bay is up 19-3 and Dallas never really got close on the scoreboard. Whatever the final numbers were for the Patriots offense in that Miami game, they had 9 possessions and only 2 were productive (with one ending in a turnover). Miami got conservative on offense too after the TD reception by Waddle.

Our QBs suck...?

Well, honestly I considered that. However the Patriots should be able to pulverize Detroit with their running game, which should open up some play action passing for Zappe. Against Green Bay, Zappe pretty much only threw to a receiver if he was clearly open. Anything that would have been into tight coverage he threw into the ground or so far off target that no one was catching it (i.e. he was intent on not throwing a pick). If Zappe's play ruins this game for the Patriots then I think we'll probably be questioning the game plan.

 

[ashley]

I watch all of the games. I know what you're saying, the Tampa Bay vs Dallas game had a similar flow where it felt like a slog for both teams but then Tampa Bay is up 19-3 and Dallas never really got close on the scoreboard. Whatever the final numbers were for the Patriots offense in that Miami game, they had 9 possessions and only 2 were productive (with one ending in a turnover). Miami got conservative on offense too after the TD reception by Waddle.


Well, honestly I considered that. However the Patriots should be able to pulverize Detroit with their running game, which should open up some play action passing for Zappe. Against Green Bay, Zappe pretty much only threw to a receiver if he was clearly open. Anything that would have been into tight coverage he threw into the ground or so far off target that no one was catching it (i.e. he was intent on not throwing a pick). If Zappe's play ruins this game for the Patriots then I think we'll probably be questioning the game plan.

Crawhammer/Dave:

Are you ready to get on a roll like last year..winning 7 in a row? I'm hoping that's what we're going to do this week!!! Let's do it, get on that bus and enjoy the ride!!!!!!

 

[WhatJustHappened]

I want no part of Mac playing soon, we'll need him healthy later.
He has a High Ankle Sprain (torn ligaments iirc) and is D to D, while Jonnu has a low ankle sprain, and is W to W.
Something is backwards here.

 

[Zuma]

 

[venecol]

Need improvement in this area:

Poor coaching.

 

[ashley]

Poor coaching.

And poor execution....we need to improve this week....I think this is the week venecol!!! Are you ready for this to be the week? To get on that roll like last year? Let's go!!!!!!!!!

 

[captain stone]

I want no part of Mac playing soon, we'll need him healthy later.
He has a High Ankle Sprain (torn ligaments iirc) and is D to D...

Have we ever been given an official diagnosis on his injury? I mean, if he does have a High ankle sprain then would it be wise to have him on the field at all? Not sure I understand what's going on there...

...while Jonnu has a low ankle sprain, and is W to W.
Something is backwards here.

As soon as I saw the end of that play live, I knew he wasn't gonna return... for awhile...

 

[crawhammer]

Crawhammer/Dave:

Are you ready to get on a roll like last year..winning 7 in a row? I'm hoping that's what we're going to do this week!!! Let's do it, get on that bus and enjoy the ride!!!!!!

LOL someone's super excited for some football! Gillette needs you in the stands. Believe me I'll take the 7 wins in a row if it's not followed up with a soul crushing 1-5 finish.

 

[captain stone]

Poor coaching.

And insufficient Talent.

 

[ashley]

LOL someone's super excited for some football! Gillette needs you in the stands. Believe me I'll take the 7 wins in a row if it's not followed up with a soul crushing 1-5 finish.

There you go!!!! Let's keep up that spirit!!! I know you can do it!!!! We'll do it together!!!!! This is the week we turn it around!!!!

 

[venecol]

Sorry not sorry, but the hit that took him out did Not look that bad... and on natural grass, no less.

Yea, this must be a move to free up a spot on the 53 but for who?

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Yea, this must be a move to free up a spot on the 53 but for who?

Collins

 

[venecol]

And poor execution....we need to improve this week....I think this is the week venecol!!! Are you ready for this to be the week? To get on that roll like last year? Let's go!!!!!!!!!

Oh yea, I'm ready!!!!
Should be a W, even with Zappe. Like others have said, run it down their throats & play action off it. I have a higher opinion of Zappe then others here from watching him during TC. He's not afraid to sling the ball and has a rocket arm. Not sure why he was throwing soft floaters last week, though the receivers were open. I'd rather he throw lasers even when they're open.

 

[borg]

Mid-week soundbites....

Lions Homer: Hardo Patricia is in charge of the NE offense...we're gonna kill 'em

Pats Homer: Fat Matt knows the Lions weaknesses.....we're gonna kill 'em

Fat Matt: I installed those weaknesses

 

[venecol]

Have we ever been given an official diagnosis on his injury? I mean, if he does have a High ankle sprain then would it be wise to have him on the field at all? Not sure I understand what's going on there...

The only thing that makes sense is they leaked a false diagnosis to Giardi & the rest of the media of a "severe" high ankle sprain & they ran with it. I've yet to hear any official announcement from a team source. Why they did this is anyones guess. I don't see any competitive advantage to doing this, so who knows their reasoning. Maybe BB is coming out with a magic "Ankle Water" elixir and will use Mac's speedy recovery as a boost to sales.

 

[venecol]

Collins

I was thinking Gilbert.

 

[gitgronked82]

I want no part of Mac playing soon, we'll need him healthy later.
He has a High Ankle Sprain (torn ligaments iirc) and is D to D, while Jonnu has a low ankle sprain, and is W to W.
Something is backwards here.

For what it’s worth, I’m not sure how week to week jonnu really is… he returned to practice this week.