Game Day Thread Official Game Day Thread - Colts @ Pats

[DaBruinz]

Can Hines return if he heals?

Yes. If the Patriots choose to designate him. They still have 6 designations remaining, I believe.

 

[DaBruinz]

Cannon was probably getting pushed back down to the practice squad anyway because Cajuste was back. He was originally next on the depth chart after Wynn to start the season.

They have the other Harris backing up Rhamondre so they have depth there, it’s not an issue unless someone else gets hurt.

Hines was put on IR and Russey was promoted, Russey is the more talented player and was eventually going to supplant Hines anyway.

I disagree. Cannon had become the starting RT. Cajuste is the Swing Tackle. The Patriots only carrying 7 OL on the "53" is extremely unusual. They've only done it one time before and that was during the play-offs almost a decade ago

We'll have to see how it plays out whether or not Russey is the more talented.
K. Harris is unproven and JJ Taylor is what he is.. Talent that has never made that next step. There's a reason they brought up RB/WR Bowden as well as signing Taylor to the "53". They are worried about the depth.

 

[DaBruinz]

Any update on Barmore and Dugger?

I've not seen anything on either. Just that they are questionable.

 

[Thelonious]

Mac gets back on track today: 375 Yards. 4 TDs. 0 Int.

Ehhhh. I'm not sure Mac has ever been on THAT particular track.

 

[Foxypats]

Fans need to be a little patient with Mac and I really hope they don't start booing him early on. That can really mess with the kid and the fans at Gillette need to support him !!

 

[Wax Frog]

@ashley1992 - getting myself ready for a Sunday afternoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! maybe I should try to find a Spanish-language feed ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

 

[ashley]

Good news:

 

[ashley]

 

[Triumph]

 

[TheRainMaker]

We had a nice break, but the pajama uniforms will be back. Gilmore makes his return. Too bad Parker isn’t playing.

This is another must win game.

 

[Triumph]

First Pats game in November 2022.

NE 28 - IND 7 Keeping the real in the REAL season.

 

[Ross12]

It would be interesting if they brought in Bowden as a utility guy for the PS to simulate certain looks for game planning purposes, as they have done in the past, but after a few weeks realized he's actually kind of good and started using him on game day in the offense.

 

[ashley]

Hope we see more of this as the season goes on:

 

[ashley]

 

[turkeyneck]

Harris is a mediocre blocker. He's several steps down from Rhamondre

Granted, but Stephenson can't be in for every play so someone with less experience than Harris will be taking some snaps. That was my only point. No comment on Stephenson one way or the other.

 

[TheRainMaker]

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I can barely see that celebration was against the Ravens.....who ended up kicking the Pats azzes in the 2nd half. Mac really needs to cut out the dancing and celebrations.

 

[DaBruinz]

Damn.. so many trades this week that I missed. Calvin Ridley to Jax. Zach Moss to IND.

 

[Wozzy]

I disagree. Cannon had become the starting RT. Cajuste is the Swing Tackle. The Patriots only carrying 7 OL on the "53" is extremely unusual. They've only done it one time before and that was during the play-offs almost a decade ago

It's not a matter of agree or disagree, to start the season Cajuste was next in line on the depth chart at offensive tackle. He played in game one.

He missed the last four games with a thumb injury, but if he never gets injured there's a good chance Cannon never leaves the practice squad. If there's a potential starter at the RT position who can take the job from Wynn it might be Cajuste. They have the ability to shift Onwenu out to RT if things go south, there's positional flexibility there.

We'll have to see how it plays out whether or not Russey is the more talented.

He's more athletic, we can say that based off his preseason measurables.

K. Harris is unproven and JJ Taylor is what he is.. Talent that has never made that next step. There's a reason they brought up RB/WR Bowden as well as signing Taylor to the "53". They are worried about the depth.

Damien Harris is out so they need some depth there, they also need guys who can play special teams. I think Bowden being brought up has more to do with that. Damien has the flu or something, he'll be back presumably.

 

[Wax Frog]

Granted, but Stephenson can't be in for every play so someone with less experience than Harris will be taking some snaps. That was my only point. No comment on Stephenson one way or the other.

OT - your avatar looks like the love child of Pete Carroll and Gary Busey

 

[Wozzy]

I hope we either get good QB protection (I'm skeptical with Andrews, Cannon, and Harris out) or have a game plan that presupposes Mac won't have any time.

Mac needs to get the ball out and not hold onto it, he needs to take the check downs and the easy yards.

Mac needs to play better. Let us pray.