Post Game Thread - Pats beat the Texans

fnordcircle said:

I remember watching Troy Brown fumble punts his first year. You people calling for McCarron's head are beyond impatient.

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True. Some people say one game + one mistake = career ovah...

obgod3 said:

I watched Jax at the same time, they didnt look great to me.

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Because they are not. Especially on offense

This game got me hyped. After the disappointment the Defense was in the SB they look great in this first game. Here's hoping it will continue this way throughout the season. Played a bit more aggressive than we've seen recently. Offense did well first half but got sloppy in second. Not worried once they begin to gel and we get Edelman back. Got a lot to improve upon but Good win. Shame about Hill though

Fornette left the game today with a hamstring injury. Could be big for next week.

TheRainMaker said:

Run D sucks a**!

Pass rush looks more aggressive.

It’s going to be a brutal game in Jacksonville next week.

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I didn't see an aggressive d in terms of blitzing or trying to scheme guys open on stunts etc.
Will have to wait for the all 22 but we just won 1 on 1's today & were a lot of comfortable/prepared in game 1 than most anticipated.

TBH this was one of the most concerning games on the schedule for me - Texans are good, their D line vs NE’s O line, Watson vs the “new” defense, uncertainty with the receivers and no Edelman, preseason growing pains lingering... so even if they lost I would’ve been ok with it. So, color me overjoyed to watch the Pats pretty much maintain control throughout and the defense play well (especially in the red zone). Loved what I saw. Lots of stuff to work on but I’m feeling very good about 2018. Just hope Hill isn’t out for the year. They can survive losing him, but I really liked what he brought to the team.

fnordcircle said:

I remember watching Troy Brown fumble punts his first year. You people calling for McCarron's head are beyond impatient.

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Brown was cut 3 times before he stuck on the roster. Including once after fumbling. If you're going to give a history lesson, at least give the full picture

Three more games till Jules is back!

i can’ help to think the offense missed Edelman on a few of those drives

BaconGrundleCandy said:

I didn't see an aggressive d in terms of blitzing or trying to scheme guys open on stunts etc.
Will have to wait for the all 22 but we just won 1 on 1's today & were a lot of comfortable/prepared in game 1 than most anticipated.

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I mean in terms of how the the guys going after the QB were rushing. There was more urgency.

What did you think of Rivers being inactive?

I enjoyed watching the defense. What a refreshing change from last year.

Paging Bernard Reedy ...

SammyBlueCat said:

I stated in the GDT that McCarron will be in the dog house *IF* we in fact have a dog house. I really do not know that we in fact have a dog house.

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Butler says hi...

I'm bummed for Hill. He was darkhorse to have a really solid year. Let's hope there isn't any structural damage but I'm not hopeful.

What does Confucius Chau say?

PP2 said:

Now, let's revisit the Boston Red Sox Globe predictions:

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Asshats

TommyBrady12 said:

i can’ help to think the offense missed Edelman on a few of those drives

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They have been playing without him for 19 games now. Who knows when they get "Edelman" back and not someone coming back from the ACL.

robertweathers said:

I'm bummed for Hill. He was darkhorse to have a really solid year. Let's hope there isn't any structural damage but I'm not hopeful.

What does Confucius Chau say?

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He was my free agent binkie.

SammyBlueCat said:

I stated in the GDT that McCarron will be in the dog house *IF* we in fact have a dog house. I really do not know that we in fact have a dog house.

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This is a scratching post exclusive board.

Positives

8 different guys caught a pass
Dorsett caught all 7 balls thrown his way
Gronk was Gronk
Allen's punt at the end
Pass rush
Redzone D
We got a very important win against a conference rival
Brady doing his thing

Negatives

Costly TOs
Overall ST play outside of our kickers
Hogan with only 1 catch
General sloppiness

ChrisR2223 said:

He was my free agent binkie.

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Let's hope between Hill and Michel we have a good knee