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He looked great. If Rawls comes back healthy they will be a killer combo the next few years.

I think they were trying to score on the second Brady sneak, just a bad exchange, but the first one had a 0.5% chance of a TD and they knew it. I mean, I'm not totally opposed to the first sneak. It picked up a few yards on a the first play of a four-down possession, and you can make arguments...

Yeah, kind of sad that they literally burned a play they knew would not score to take 30 seconds off the clock or force a Seattle TO. I feel like BB is has so little faith in the D he is back to the 4th & 2 coaching mentality.

Just watched this morning here in Europe ... are people really complaining about that no call at the end? That was a solid no flag. **** play call and execution. Kudos to ref for not flagging. Looked like live he pulled Gronk down but on replay it's clear it's just two players fighting for...

You forgot doing it all in two-TE sets with Bennett. Honestly, not to sound like a spoiled NE fan brat :), but given the NFL landscape this year, if this team is healthy and doesn't win it all it'll be the biggest disappointment since 2007. Too much is lining up.

Wondered this too. Maybe so defenders wouldn't know which is the bum ankle so, in Teddy's words, the couldn't rub some hot sauce on it.

I'm not sure how anyone who has watched any Patriots games the last 10+ years should have been at all surprised by the second half defense. That is classic BB. I was talking to my dad on the phone at halftime and commented to get ready for exactly that type of game: run, run, pass. Defense...

I wonder how much Collins leap on the previous kick attempt weighed on the center's mind during the botched snap.

+1 Think Shorts would excel in this offense. And having him as wr5 mitigates his biggest risk which is injury. And Forsett would be great vet depth.

I'm saying that as Derby is one of these classic Board Binkies who flashed once or twice in a practice and for some reason gets a little cult following irrespective of him ever actually doing anything meaningful. I think that potential is overvalued in compared to a guy who has been an NFL pro...

I think Pascoe makes this team as the blocking TE who can catch in a pinch. Classic under-the-radar vet signing by BB. Always loved Pascoe coming out of Fresno St and he's been a yeoman pro for the last few seasons. Just seems like a classic Pat signing who seems like an afterthought in July but...

I see losses at AZ and vs Bills. I think they can go 3-1 if they commit to a ground game and play great D. But if they try to run the Brady Offense with Jimmy G I think it's a split.

In the spirit of the old Patten thread, let me just be the first to say: THERE IS NO WAY BRANDON BOLDEN MAKES THIS TEAM

You bring up a good point. The three QBs will be rough. My guess is come week 5 Brisett tweaks a hammy in practice that won't fully heal and is placed in IR by week 7 ;)

That's oranges and grapefruits. Slater is #6 and only sees the field when every three years the Pats for some reason think it's a good idea for him to run straight and have Brady chuck it. Bolden is ostensibly the second string backup to Blount. A 30yo RB coming off injury. Call me crazy to...

I don't know about that. ST value is great but when you are so subpar at your core role that when the starter is hurt a nearly dead Sjax has to be brought in for the playoff push that tells me RB depth needs to improve.

If he's allegedly fat and lazy with a career and millions of dollars at stake what is his motivation after you hand him his money?

I'd love a RB corps of Blount AFoster Lewis and DJFoster (assuming he can outplay White). Two bell cows (one who can catch) and two Woodhead/Faulks. I know Bolden is great on ST but that can't keep him around forever.

I'd hope he can run better than James White. (And break tackles better than him as well.) If he can translate that play to the NFL I think he is great Dion insurance and is a legit threat to displace White.

Yeah but you can just pay a sports lawyer $5k to review your contract and get the same peace of mind that there are no gotcha clauses.