Patriots Pregame Thread SUPER BOWL PREGAME THREAD - Patriots vs Seahawks 2026 SB - The Rematch

[Ring 6]

Cry like a 4 year old?
I'm trying to follow your logic here, I don't even know what you are arguing for or against.
I don't think they should return kicks, especially not Jones unless we are trailing in the second half.
You think they should or shouldn't return kicks?
Again, I'm not sure what side you are even arguing for.

Jones has been returning kicks all season. He is statistically the best ever.
Henderson has returned kicks at times.

There is zero evidence we have determined who will return kicks based upon being afraid a football player could get hurt playing football.

Your argument that jones shouldn’t be returning because what we do works is bizarre. Do you not watch games? He has returned every punt this year.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Jones has been returning kicks all season. He is statistically the best ever.
Henderson has returned kicks at times.

There is zero evidence we have determined who will return kicks based upon being afraid a football player could get hurt playing football.

Your argument that jones shouldn’t be returning because what we do works is bizarre. Do you not watch games? He has returned every punt this year.

We are talking kickoffs, but keep moving the goalposts.

 

[Ring 6]

How come on every single thread I read you end up arguing with people! You always have to be right!

Evidently because when I state a different opinion or point out an error in fact of logic people decide to dispute it rather than accept it and I then redoing back.

Ironically in most cases, such as this one it’s the other person defending their statement meaning the argument starts he had they have to be right.

 

[Ring 6]

We are talking kickoffs, but keep moving the goalposts.

You post said jones shouldn’t return kicks. Punts are kicks.
Are you arguing it’s ok for him to return punts because there isn’t risk but returning kickoffs is completely different and unacceptable? Really?

 

[PatsFan219]

I really woke up this morning thinking that Mondre will win Super Bowl mvp. I have no idea why, but I’m expecting him to have a massive game.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I really woke up this morning thinking that Mondre will win Super Bowl mvp. I have no idea why, but I’m expecting him to have a massive game.

That would be a great redemption story.
Seattle is really tough in the middle, I think Henderson has a better chance for success this game getting yards outside.
But I would really like your thought to come true.

 

[Triumph]

 

[Salsalife]

I'm scared...Drake, are you partially broken?

 

[patchick]

You post said jones shouldn’t return kicks. Punts are kicks.

Oh dear. I really wouldn't waste time on that argument, the roles are "punt returner" and "kick returner" and the stats are "punt returns" and "kick returns." You know this. Let's please move on.

Marcus Jones has been the primary punt returner and an elite one, but he hasn't returned a single kick since his rookie year. Being small and shifty, he's better suited to the PR role.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

the snow is natures confetti

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

Let them doubt us

 

[Patriot Missile]

There is no way they can win this without Maye having a great game. He needs to do what Stafford did tonight. Except, the Patriots defense will need to force a few turnovers.

This game is winnable. But it's their toughest test yet.

Obviously Maye is going to have to play well. However, of the two teams in the NFC, I think the Patriots match up better vs Seattle than LA. There is a possibility that our DLine has their way with Darnold and that oline. So yeah, dline, Maye and Gonzales on JSN is pretty much this game.

 

[bormio]

The knocks on the NE defense all year 1) Lack of pash rush 2) CB play after Gonzalez and 3) Can LB do job in coverage. All those in recent weeks have improved significantly. Seattle is going to have to throw the ball - a lot - to beat us. There is no Beast Mode. We can get people in Darnold’s face up the middle. If that happens they will have to adjust their line play. And we will speed Darnold up - and then he is more prone to making mistakes.

 

[Triumph]

Let them doubt us

Amazing how ****y Seattle fans are.

 

[Triumph]

Obviously Maye is going to have to play well. However, of the two teams in the NFC, I think the Patriots match up better vs Seattle than LA. There is a possibility that our DLine has their way with Darnold and that oline. So yeah, dline, Maye and Gonzales on JSN is pretty much this game.

Stafford and the Rams were the tougher out IMO.

Gonzo will be on and off JSN as NE switches up coverage and gives Gonzo a breather. It's up to Darnold to figure out when he can go to JSN or not. Still, I liked when Vrabel stated that he noticed that Gonzo turned into a different player during the season. He really is a shutdown CB in the mold of a Deon Sanders or Ty Law.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

I don't know how anyone on this site could defend this guy after this, like I don't know how Drake Maye hurt him, to my mind he's been nothing but worshipping of him and undeservedly so, but wow.

I guess getting beat out by Mac Jones broke him.

Wtf is he even saying? "It's giving Trent Dilfer.."....what? A nickel? Head? A reach around? WHAT ARE YOU GETTING AT SCAM??!? Maybe if he posted it in his stupid font, this nonsense would be more understandable...probably not. They're there because they won and that's all that matters. And I agree with you @NovaScotiaPatsFan ....Mac absolutely broke him.

 

[Ring 6]

The knocks on the NE defense all year 1) Lack of pash rush 2) CB play after Gonzalez and 3) Can LB do job in coverage. All those in recent weeks have improved significantly. Seattle is going to have to throw the ball - a lot - to beat us. There is no Beast Mode. We can get people in Darnold’s face up the middle. If that happens they will have to adjust their line play. And we will speed Darnold up - and then he is more prone to making mistakes.

Our #2 and #3 corners have been as good as any team in the league

 

[NFL Mystique]

The defense was not this healthy all season. I think that has made a huge difference in the postseason.

 

[Triumph]

Vrabel truly loves this team and players and the players truly love and respect him.

What greater thank you than to etch Vrabel's name in the annals of NFL history as the first player and HC to win a Superbowl with the same franchise.

 

[Triumph]

I really woke up this morning thinking that Mondre will win Super Bowl mvp. I have no idea why, but I’m expecting him to have a massive game.

The Pats have to run and keep the Seattle D honest.

Doing that will create opportunities for Maye too.