PostGame Thread OFFICIAL Post-game thread: Pats spank Panthers 42-13

[rochrist]

There’s very few great teams and a lot of middling ones. We just don’t know where in the middle we are yet.

 

[manxman2601]

I just want to pay credit to the TEs. They may be getting older and Hooper is only on a one year deal but both have been very solid all year. Other than QB and the DL, I think they've been the most consistent position group on the roster. I'd be fine keeping both for next year.

 

[KCSVEN]

Josh McDaniels is really good. I thought the Kyle Williams run was a bad play call but he had so many great play calls today I can’t think of any others that were calls I could really question. He seems a bit giddy on the sideline lol

I Think the coaching on offense, across the board, is night and day from 2024 and making a huge difference

 

[Ross12]

Josh McDaniels is really good. I thought the Kyle Williams run was a bad play call but he had so many great play calls today I can’t think of any others that were calls I could really question. He seems a bit giddy on the sideline lol

I Think the coaching on offense, across the board, is night and day from 2024 and making a huge difference

Josh knows he has the pieces... The one thing I love is that they both ran and passed the ball while all 3 RBs were out there. So defenses can't say "it's Stevenson, they're running" or "it's Henderson, they're passing". You have to be ready to stop the run and pass no matter what RB is lined up.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Yeah, sorry that's what I was trying to say, but didn't say it well. I personally wouldn't attempt a mid-season trade either, but it kinda feels like such a situation. If they don't get in on the bidding, someone else may take him.

I would not give up a 1st for a guy making 32M a season, going on his 8th year next year.
A second...., not a first.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

It can't be often that a team scores 40+ points without getting a turnover. I realise the two punt returns had a similar effect to getting turnovers, but even so.

And with 307 total yds offense

 

[TinhWoodhead]

And with 307 total yds offense

ST was huge today

 

[mikey m]

He's not big but he likes to throw it around and drop the wood.

How is he on the football field?

 

[jdlboot14]

Well, Maye is running the offense. And occasional big plays happen.
But imagine what it could be when we have all of our WR's involved. I don't know how in the God-created world that Pop - a shifty slot WR - can't get 1 target in an entire game, but that's a problem.
It's clear that, besides the TE's, Maye favors Diggs, and then Hollins / Boutte, but Pop is just a decoy??
That won't win us the Bills game.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

This season Maye is putting up top-5 QB numbers with a middle of the pack OL and a bottom-10 WR core. Although he does admittedly have a top-10 pair of TEs and triplet of RBs. So kudos to McDaniels here as well.

Locker room celebration here - no prizes for guessing who gets game ball:

Inside the Locker Room After Patriots 42-13 Win vs. Carolina Panthers

Go inside the Patriots locker room immediately after New England's 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. Watch as head coach Mike Vrabel awards game balls and quarterback Drake Maye breaks down the team huddle.

www.patriots.com

 

[signbabybrady]

How is he on the football field?

LoL! Same applies there too.

 

[Kdo5]

Josh McDaniels is really good. I thought the Kyle Williams run was a bad play call but he had so many great play calls today I can’t think of any others that were calls I could really question. He seems a bit giddy on the sideline lol

I Think the coaching on offense, across the board, is night and day from 2024 and making a huge difference

McDaniels is a legit OC and he has played a significant role in finally turning this offense around after three miserable seasons. He won’t get a ton of credit but I’m glad he’s here.

 

[RxJock1120]

FWIW….

What does a man have to do to get a perfect grade?!
I mean their was no pressure on the left side, at absolitely any point in the game.

 

[Ring 6]

Well, Maye is running the offense. And occasional big plays happen.
But imagine what it could be when we have all of our WR's involved. I don't know how in the God-created world that Pop - a shifty slot WR - can't get 1 target in an entire game, but that's a problem.
It's clear that, besides the TE's, Maye favors Diggs, and then Hollins / Boutte, but Pop is just a decoy??
That won't win us the Bills game.

We threw the ball 17 times. How many of those do you want going to the 4th it maybe now 5th WR.
Why in the world would you want to throw to him
after what’s he’s done with his opportunities?

 

[Bill Lee]

Josh McDaniels is really good. I thought the Kyle Williams run was a bad play call but he had so many great play calls today I can’t think of any others that were calls I could really question. He seems a bit giddy on the sideline lol

I Think the coaching on offense, across the board, is night and day from 2024 and making a huge difference

No doubt Josh is making a huge difference, and this is only Week 4. I think there will be further improvement.

 

[TommyD4207]

Gonzo island activated…check

Completely different squad with him in there.

 

[p8ryts]

I can’t see us keeping Diggs in the slot at his cap number.

I don't see what difference that makes. He catches the ball. He's effective.

 

[ALP]

I didn't watch the game, but saw the final score and watched the highlights just now

I haven't gone back to look, but I suspect the game day thread was pretty riled up before the punt return TD

 

[mikey m]

What does a man have to do to get a perfect grade?!
I mean their was no pressure on the left side, at absolitely any point in the game.

Gotta have longer arms. Automatic -12.1 rating pts

 

[TommyD4207]

I didn't watch the game, but saw the final score and watched the highlights just now

I haven't gone back to look, but I suspect the game day thread was pretty riled up before the punt return TD

Same I haven't even seen highlights.