Man, the chicken littles need to get a grip...

Funny thing, Bill does not seem real distraught over all of this. Seems downright serene. Of course he is not a chicken little.

Defense is elite, and it's carrying the offense while it figures out how to walk on two feet, while starting players like Marshall Newhouse.

Also, it's really easy to understand Bradys frustration and his numbers hes putting up. It just sucks we had to wait this many weeks to see Wynn come back and Harry get snaps. Hopefully the offensive lines improves its play, and we'll see if Brady can improve his play. The wide receivers are pretty much what they are now, and while it's not the potential we had from week 2, it should be good enough to get the job done with an elite defense.

I like to hope the offense put its bad games behind them, and with Harry looking promising and Wynn replacing a really bad replacement in Newhouse, you gotta think we're looking up.

No time better than now to turn the corner, especially with this guy across the field:

BradytoMosstoGronk said:

while starting players like Marshall Newhouse

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Sometimes it’s funny to think about these guys we destroy (just randomly quoting yours as the most recent). Think about the best athlete you knew as a kid, how far did he go? A guy like Newhouse, he’s a big stud in high school, plays great in college, gets drafted to the NFL, plays for the defending Super Bowl champ....what unimaginable heights! And we’re all like, KILL ME NEWHOUSE IS PLAYING WE’RE DOOMED

Just kinda funny.

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Sometimes it’s funny to think about these guys we destroy (just randomly quoting yours as the most recent). Think about the best athlete you knew as a kid, how far did he go? A guy like Newhouse, he’s a big stud in high school, plays great in college, gets drafted to the NFL, plays for the defending Super Bowl champ....what unimaginable heights! And we’re all like, KILL ME NEWHOUSE IS PLAYING WE’RE DOOMED

Just kinda funny.

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Yeah but what's 53 x 26? 1300 and change? Almost 1400?

Thats how many players are in the NFL. And half of them are in the bottom half of the league.

I mean yeah, Newhouse could look great in high school, look great in college, and look unviable now... it is consistent. (I am not making the argument, but it is certainly no counterargument to say "look how good he was in college.") That said, yes, he could beat my azz.

PatsFanInVa said:

Yeah but what's 53 x 26? 1300 and change? Almost 1400?

Thats how many players are in the NFL. And half of them are in the bottom half of the league.

I mean yeah, Newhouse could look great in high school, look great in college, and look unviable now... it is consistent. (I am not making the argument, but it is certainly no counterargument to say "look how good he was in college.") That said, yes, he could beat my azz.

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Yep, for sure. Genuinely meant it was funny to think about, not a backdoor way of saying he’s actually great and we’re being mean. Just how stages of being elite are.

Best athlete I knew didn’t make the pros. Then you’ve got all-pros, who could never make the hall of fame...and on and on.

Old Rover - you're one of my favourite posters and the PatsFans.com King of the GIF. Well said!

Wow, the Patriot offense hasn't gelled after we lose several key players. It's not even cold yet! Have any of you ever watched this team? Our time is coming, it's not even started yet.

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Sometimes it’s funny to think about these guys we destroy (just randomly quoting yours as the most recent). Think about the best athlete you knew as a kid, how far did he go? A guy like Newhouse, he’s a big stud in high school, plays great in college, gets drafted to the NFL, plays for the defending Super Bowl champ....what unimaginable heights! And we’re all like, KILL ME NEWHOUSE IS PLAYING WE’RE DOOMED

Just kinda funny.

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It's all relative.

PatsFanInVa said:

Yeah but what's 53 x 26? 1300 and change? Almost 1400?

Thats how many players are in the NFL. And half of them are in the bottom half of the league.

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There are 32 NFL teams. I understand given their year in year out ineptitude deciding anyone who plays for the Jete, Skins and Bungles shouldn't count as NFL players and perforce have to be left out of the equation. That gets you to 29, who are the other 3 you've decided to leave out?

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Funny thing, Bill does not seem real distraught over all of this. Seems downright serene. Of course he is not a chicken little.

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He's also not worried about job security, ever, so its no wonder he looks like Alfred E Newman sometimes...

Patriots:
9th (best) in Offensive Points Scored
3rd in Total Points Score

maust1013 said:

Yeah, @oldrover what the heck is up with that? You've seen Deus posting here for long enough to know that the proper way to defend your position is to condescend and pontificate then insult. And if you are truly serious about it after you get de-panted in the ensuing discussion you put the offending party on ignore.

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Oh, man! I’ve been reading the thread, confused as hell about who everyone is talking to. Why is no one quoting, who the hell is this in respons (get to your post) ohhhhhh. I see. Thank you for the clarification.

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Sometimes it’s funny to think about these guys we destroy (just randomly quoting yours as the most recent). Think about the best athlete you knew as a kid, how far did he go? A guy like Newhouse, he’s a big stud in high school, plays great in college, gets drafted to the NFL, plays for the defending Super Bowl champ....what unimaginable heights! And we’re all like, KILL ME NEWHOUSE IS PLAYING WE’RE DOOMED

Just kinda funny.

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Somewhere, in some small midwestern town, lies a bust of Jake Bequette in a high school trophy case.

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Somewhere, in some small midwestern town, lies a bust of Jake Bequette in a high school trophy case.

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Right next to his picture as an Army Ranger in full uniform on the bottom of the frame is inscribed:

"do your job, work hard, be attentive [and] put the team first”

DarrylS said:

Right next to his picture as an Army Ranger in full uniform on the bottom of the frame is inscribed:

"do your job, work hard, be attentive [and] put the team first”

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I was just adding to the idea of undervalued players being legends in their hometowns. Although I was joking around a bit with my specific example, I certainly didn’t mean to disrespect anyone who has the guts to help our country through service, and have had several members of my own family who have made that sacrifice. I genuinely forgot that Bequette was an Army Ranger. That said, he was the kind of NFL player who fit the category of not doing well here, but is likely regarded as a great player in the town where he grew up.

I don’t understand the need to try and peer pressure moderate the board with these type of threads.

People discuss the Patriots, including assessing their strengths, weaknesses, and the implications of those down the road.

A board where all the comments are “go Pats” or “Pats are awesome” is boring.

Bobsyouruncle said:

I don’t understand the need to try and peer pressure moderate the board with these type of threads.

People discuss the Patriots, including assessing their strengths, weaknesses, and the implications of those down the road.

A board where all the comments are “go Pats” or “Pats are awesome” is boring.

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There is a fine line between fans analyzing and criticizing weaknesses and deficiencies and behaving as if the NEP are the NYJ and whining when they win 30-10

condon84 said:

Someone forward this to Brady.

Guy doesn't know how great he has it!

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6 rings.

Everything is beautiful.

oldrover said:

IMHO .....Or call me a liar again. Your choice.

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Didn't you know you're not allowed to have an opinion that doesn't agree with his?

robertweathers said:

There is a fine line between fans analyzing and criticizing weaknesses and deficiencies and behaving as if the NEP are the NYJ and whining when they win 30-10

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Right, when you say everyone doing the first is actually doing the second you’re trying to moderate the board into mindless content.

I guess you could prove me wrong by showing me all the posts that say NEP are the NYJ. But if there aren’t any posts like that than it proves my point that your characterizing posts that don’t say that, as saying that.

Brady does not have the talent around him on offense at this stage of his career.

He needs more than Edelman and White who go out there and beat their guy vs good teams. Meyers ran the wrong route on a crucial 3rd down vs Philly. He was supposed to cut to the sideline. When the Pats have to scheme up a scoring play to get Dorsett open with Edelman passing you know that the offense has issues.

Buffalo is going to be a battle.