Preseason Game Thread (NE vs. NC): The Countdown to Carolina begins.... (8/28)

manxman2601 said:

Which makes the Michael Williams trade more interesting. He appears to be in direct competition with Fleming for that 6th OL/blocking TE role. Hooman really does seem to be at risk.

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Fleming has really struggled vs the run, no doubt he has been good as a pass blocker

jess ‏@mrspatriotway 7m7 minutes ago
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JMC00 said:

Well with Williams getting the #85 jersey I though Williams might be now in competition with Hoomanawuai as a blocking TE.

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I did go on to say that so I agree. 310lb is pretty big for a TE so he'll be a blocker mainly with some 3rd/goal line responsibilities perhaps.

Zuma said:

THIS.

IMO that is why I think Fletcher will be CB2 and Brown CB3. I think Brown would be a top 5 CB3 in the NFL and kick azz.

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I like the idea... Think Brown would be excellent as a slot corner, but of course you then have to shore up the CB2 spot. I think Fletcher can be serviceable there, but I'd want more evidence.

I can't see Hooman sticking with the team. He's not worth more than vet minimum.

Adam Kurkjian ‏@AdamKurkjian 9s10 seconds ago
Cam Newton runs out, pretty fired up.

IcyPatriot said:

Getting my game day food on tonight .... need to sharpen my food game for regular season.
Need to be sharp in all 3 phases ... pre game food - drinks - halftime food.

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Buy some of those grilling baskets for shrimp and scallop kabobs. After you spray a little Pam on the baskets, fill them nice and tight with shrimp and scallops (with and without bacon) smallish whole tomatoes, mushrooms, broccolli, onions and cauliflower (steamed a bit first) and then salt and pepper them. Be careful with the broccolli because they sometimes flame up and burn. That and a little wine is all you need.

Ross12 said:

I like the idea... Think Brown would be excellent as a slot corner, but of course you then have to shore up the CB2 spot. I think Fletcher can be serviceable there, but I'd want more evidence.

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I agree with Fletcher as well...lets see what happens tonight. If he can bend but not break at CB2...

Mark Daniels ‏@MarkDanielsPJ 23s24 seconds ago
Tom Brady is back out on the field

So #Patriots have a 304-pound tight end in Michael Williams. How long until the competition committee makes it illegal....?

Ben Volin


At a guess, one day after either the Colts or Ravens whinge about it.

Wide receivers have taken the field and no Julian Edelman for #Patriots tonight
Mike Reiss

Kevin Duffy‏@KevinRDuffy
Scott Chandler is in uniform on the field. Could be making his preseason debut.

I'm sooooo excited!

No Travaris Cadet, it seems. All other RBs are on the field except him.

@KevinRDuffy

Zuma said:

I agree with Fletcher as well...lets see what happens tonight. If he can bend but not break at CB2...

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He can't be any worse than Ryan has been so far this preseason.

Rich Hill ‏@PP_Rich_Hill 2m2 minutes ago
Cadet has a crazy uphill battle to make the roster if he doesn't play tonight. White/Lewis have looked good.

I wanted Cadet to show up and play, but no one has spotted him yet.

Chiuba E. Obele said:

Kevin Duffy‏@KevinRDuffy
Scott Chandler is in uniform on the field. Could be making his preseason debut.

I'm sooooo excited!

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But is he stretching?!?!?!

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 21s21 seconds ago
Newly acquired Michael Williams wearing No. 85 tonight, meaning he will be working at TE. #Patriots


I doubt he is playing tonight

Mark Daniels ‏@MarkDanielsPJ 1m1 minute ago
Starting o-line in warmups (R-L): Vollmer, Jackson, Andrews, Mason, Solder

Cam Newton runs out, pretty fired up.[/QUOTE]Welp, this is his time of year!

Erik Scalavino ‏@E_Scal 53s54 seconds ago
#PPGS Malcolm Butler, Tarell Brown starting at corner in warmups. McCourty, Chung at safety. #Patriots #Panthers