PostGame Thread OFFICIAL Postgame Thread: Preseason Game 2 - Patriots Beat Vikings 20-12

[PP2]

If Efton Chism, Cole Fotheringham, and Ben Wooldridge all make the team, I wouldn't put it past them to start getting together for afternoon tea with buttered scones.

 

[Pape]

the kid can play... and the best part? he's going to get better

 

[TommyD4207]

the kid can play... and the best part? he's going to get better

I have bolded, italicized, underlined and increased the font size so that people notice this. He's not a finished product, he hasn't even taken a real snap in anger yet.

 

[DaBruinz]

Did CJ Dippre play tonight? I don't think I heard his name mentioned and haven't seen much excitement about him in camp. Who's favourite for TE3?

Westover is probably the TE3/FB as it stands right now.

 

[reflexblue]

If Efton Chism, Cole Fotheringham, and Ben Wooldridge all make the team, I wouldn't put it past them to start getting together for afternoon tea with buttered scones.

Crumpets. what ever those are

 

[PP2]

If he can sort out his issue with interior stunts and twists, he's going to be worth his draft spot.

He is already manhandling the two's and three's. I look forward to seeing how he fares against legit starters next Thursday.

 

[manxman2601]

If Efton Chism, Cole Fotheringham, and Ben Wooldridge all make the team, I wouldn't put it past them to start getting together for afternoon tea with buttered scones.

We are the New ENGLAND Patriots after all. Also, binge watching Downton Abbey.

 

[DaBruinz]

Avery is too small to play the border but he’s got some tools as a slot CB

Avery was the one burned on the long Kick-off return. Didn't stay in his lane,.

 

[Pape]

I have bolded, italicized, underlined and increased the font size so that people notice this. He's not a finished product, he hasn't even taken a real snap in anger yet.

absolutely... there will be growing pains... there are veterans hes going to come across that will school him... But today? he beat the guys that were in front of him...beat the guys he was supposed to beat...

Progress is a good thing

 

[Zoomnbyu]

I think that's my favourite so far.

EC3PO

 

[manxman2601]

Crumpets. what ever those are

A hot woman or a hot breakfast treat. Take your pick.

 

[patfanken]

TE3 is a bit of an issue no?

He might be the biggest camp disappointment for me. He was a binky. He was big, had some speed, and a good blocker and we need a good blocking TE. I thought he had a chance to make the roster as the possible 3rd TE/FB. The reality is he has not been close to even getting 4th quarter preseason snaps. Maybe he is so raw that they keep him on the PS because no else is going to want him.

 

[PP2]

Also, do we have a nickname for him yet? That surname has to be a good start.

Vrabel calls him "Chiz."

 

[JohnJH]

Yeah, but Jennings played all last year and was a bad edge rusher. He's beating backups at best. He's not a good pass rusher and won't be this year if he makes the team.

White was underwhelming last year as an edge rusher, seems better inside where they don't have room for him. Maybe he improves.

We will see about the others. Big question mark to me but with Williams and Barmore inside they have some talent there to get to the passer.

I wouldn't keep Jennings over Truman Jones or Swinson and Ponder. Jones has been better (and is younger), and Swinson and Ponder have legit upside.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Oh yeah, imagine what he could have done on that play if that arm wasn’t like a T-Rex!

 

[JohnJH]

If Efton Chism, Cole Fotheringham, and Ben Wooldridge all make the team, I wouldn't put it past them to start getting together for afternoon tea with buttered scones.

Chism absolutely should make the 53!!! He's earned it!

 

[DaBruinz]

.

That gave me good laugh.

It’s the principle of it.

My coffee this morning was $6.89

Something about paying $ for preseason rubs me wrong

$7 for 3 games rubs you wrong??

 

[PP2]

Chism absolutely should make the 53!!! He's earned it!

He didn't play at all in the 2nd half so it's pretty obvious he's made the cut.

 

[manxman2601]

Oh yeah, imagine what he could have done on that play if that arm wasn’t like a T-Rex!

Literally made me LoL.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Nah, whoever they decide to keep is just fine for TE3 for this year. They have 3 really good options that do different things.

Now the future in 26, 27 and beyond, there's an issue at the position, but 2025 they should be fine.

I really don’t think they’ll keep anyone based on what I’ve seen. 2 of them will be on the practice squad and be game day elevations as needed. No one has separated themselves enough to be indispensable for inclusion on the 53.