PostGame Thread OFFICIAL 2025 Week 16 Postgame Thread: Patriots Clinch Playoff Berth with 28-24 win over Ravens

[Uptown]

 

[DaBruinz]

We need at least 2 Impact pass rushers.. I'm totally fine with keeping all the guys we have now and ADDING the need to them.. now we are talking..

Once we do this next off-season and draft we will be able to be more multiple on defense and create TOs.

We also need another DT/NT to pair with Barmore and Williams..

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/72660/naquan-jones

What's Tonga? Chopped liver?

The Pats will likely draft either an EDGE or LB in the 1st round.

Jennings has shown to be capable in this defense.

Landry and Chaisson will be guys to watch.. I can't see them keeping both, drafting an Edge guy while also keeping Swinson and Ponder.

I'd love for them to find a 275lb Edge guy in the McGinest mold.. someone who can play standing up or with his hand in the dirt.. Who can set the edge on the weak side as well as provide a good pass rush

 

[DaBruinz]

Interesting list.
Quay Walker is another guy he was really underwhelming his first couple of years, and I have Pack freinds who complained about him last couple of years, but when I watch GB this year he has looked good and he’s still really young.
Interested to get Lambeau12s thoughts.

People complaining about our LBerrs not being able to cover shouldn't want Walker. He can't cover either,.

 

[italian pat patriot]

What a great GREAT win
We are back !!!

 

[DaBruinz]

Let's not forget that Rham had 69 receptions in one season for New England back in 2022.

He has always been a very good pass catching back.

If anything, Treveyon has a lot to learn from Rham.

The ONLY think that Collinsworth had worth mentioning last night was their interview with Stevenson. Mentioned how Stevenson has worked on ball control and playing without the ball. About WANTING to improve his pass blocking skills and his blocking for others..

To me, it says that it would be a mistake by this team to jettison Rham in the off-season. that he'll make an excellent 1-2 punch with Henderson. That they need another back behind them besides Jennings.

 

[Uptown]

Some love for Mack

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

What's Tonga? Chopped liver?

The Pats will likely draft either an EDGE or LB in the 1st round.

Jennings has shown to be capable in this defense.

Landry and Chaisson will be guys to watch.. I can't see them keeping both, drafting an Edge guy while also keeping Swinson and Ponder.

I'd love for them to find a 275lb Edge guy in the McGinest mold.. someone who can play standing up or with his hand in the dirt.. Who can set the edge on the weak side as well as provide a good pass rush

Willie was 255 when he was drafted. Big difference between that and 275.
I want a dominant "put fear in opposing offensive coordinators" type of rusher, those guys usually aren't 275, more in the 250 range.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

The ONLY think that Collinsworth had worth mentioning last night was their interview with Stevenson. Mentioned how Stevenson has worked on ball control and playing without the ball. About WANTING to improve his pass blocking skills and his blocking for others..

To me, it says that it would be a mistake by this team to jettison Rham in the off-season. that he'll make an excellent 1-2 punch with Henderson. That they need another back behind them besides Jennings.

Never get the Collingsworth hate, he's easily the best in the biz.

 

[Uptown]

STFU Harbaugh; You haven’t a clue what’s going on with Lamar.

 

[DaBruinz]

100% on the illegal formation call.

This had just happened after the defensive holding call on the Ravens. Harbaugh was in that refs ear the entire time after.

BTW it was the same guy who called both those fouls (OPI and illegal formation).

Harbaugh was probably screaming "WTF am I paying you for if you're not calling non-existent things against the Patriots?!?"

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

STFU Harbaugh; You haven’t a clue what’s going on with Lamar.

I've seen a few people mention Lamar being soft for sitting out due to a bruise.
One thing I will say because I witnessed it personally in hockey and football, was a guy getting hit in the back (just a bruise), but it caused immediate back spasms. Possible Lamar had some of that going on.

 

[DaBruinz]

Never get the Collingsworth hate, he's easily the best in the biz.

Saying that Collinsworth is the best in the business isn't positive, you know that, right? It speaks the how bad the NFL has been in develping broadcast talent.

Furthermore, Collinsworth is a Goodell Knob-Licker and a Patriots hater... You can hear the GLEE in his tone every time something bad happens to the Patriots and the disdain every time they make a play..

 

[Uptown]

 

[SVN]

I really hope milton williams comes back fully healthy along with spillane. maybe they can take another week off. We need to fix the run D. its pretty atrocious at times.

 

[hornetfb85]

How about someone UNDER 30. Like Connor McGovern or David Edwards. Both of whom are better than Bitonio.

It's going to be interesting to see if the Pats draft a RT or if they believe Bryant is the heir apparent.

Would love Edwards

 

[SVN]

I still do not understand what Vrabel was thinking on the fake punt . This is why I have thought over the season that he is overly aggressive when it isn't needed

Hey shouldve gone for it on 4th and 2 instead of settling for a field goal in a tie game. If they made it and got a TD, henry wouldve been out of the game earlier.
He put his players in a bad spot when they couldnt stop the run.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Just watched the replay on NFLN — heard someone on the radio this morning say the Patriots say the Ravens carry the ball 'like they're speed skaters;' watching the Chaisson play at the end, I see what they mean. ...

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Saying that Collinsworth is the best in the business isn't positive, you know that, right? It speaks the how bad the NFL has been in develping broadcast talent.

Furthermore, Collinsworth is a Goodell Knob-Licker and a Patriots hater... You can hear the GLEE in his tone every time something bad happens to the Patriots and the disdain every time they make a play..

Disgaree 100%.
I enjoy his commentary more than anyone else, and it's not even close.

 

[Dec54]

Some love for Mack

Love him an unsung hero

 

[Uptown]