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Game Day Thread OFFICIAL Preseason Game 2: NE @ WAS

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Too bad Daniels isn’t playing tonight. We could see how the defense handles him.
Marcus Mariota, their backup, also isn't playing. It's Jeff Driskel I think starting.
 
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Marcus Mariota, their backup, also isn't playing. It's Jeff Driskel I think starting.
I always thought game 3 was the dress rehearsal game but since the preseason was shortened I don’t think there is one now?
 
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I always thought game 3 was the dress rehearsal game but since the preseason was shortened I don’t think there is one now?
It's basically game two now...which kind of stinks. The fact owners, etc. want to do away with preseason completely is kind of ridiculous, given the adverse effect it's going to have on diamonds in the rough that might be tougher to discover. I don't know what percentage of rosters - or in the league for that matter - are made up of players like that, but it's going to be that much tougher for teams to find them without these types of games.
 
Opponent view:

 
I feel like it would take a miracle for Ryland at this point:

 
I always thought game 3 was the dress rehearsal game but since the preseason was shortened I don’t think there is one now?
It's weird because some teams still treat it like game 3 has traditionally been treated (the "dress rehearsal" game) but other teams now treat it as the "sit everyone but the guys we're cutting tomorrow" game because it's the final game. There does not seem to be a consensus view.
 
It's weird because some teams still treat it like game 3 has traditionally been treated (the "dress rehearsal" game) but other teams now treat it as the "sit everyone but the guys we're cutting tomorrow" game because it's the final game. There does not seem to be a consensus view.
There wasn't a consensus view when there were four preseason games.

Teams make the choices with regard to what they think is best for them. Some put their emphases on their own practices and on joint practices.

The travesty is that teams charge so much for preseason games.
 

Yes, his last game as a patriot, and his chance to further audition for a roster spot on other rosters or on their Practice Squads.

We surely have 4 WR's that will get almost all the reps (plus Bourne coming back later) in Douglas, Thornton, Polk and Osborne.

We have a developmental WR in Baker.

We also have a returner (WR #6) and his Practice Squad backup.
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Personally, I think that this is already one too many.
 
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No Jayden Daniels too bad wanted to see how the 1’s do against a running QB.

Looking forward to seeing how Robinson does at RG.

Ryland probably knows his spot might be in trouble. Let’s see how he handles it.

Can Maye have a strong game and push Jacoby out of the QB1 spot?

Can Boutte hang on to a spot?
I think Boutte is the name many are wondering about. He's had some terrific moments and I feel like Baker has slid in recent weeks, which emphasizes the need to try and keep as many quality guys who have shown upside. Wondering just how many looks he'll get tonight, especially maybe earlier in the game.

Really curious to see how this position shakes out and if there are any surprise names we see end up on the outside looking in this week.

As you said, this is a big game for Maye. Last chance to get game reps and it's probably the most action he'll see given the limited practice time teams have during the regular season. Then it just comes down to how quickly he develops and how Jacoby plays.

Overall, should be an interesting night.
 
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Will we play either of our top 2 QB's against WASH scrubs after the first series of the second half?
 
251 Team Passing Yards for NE for the 1st 2 preseason games combined. That's relatively pedestrian for 1 game. I'm hoping they pass that tonight.
 
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