Patriots Pregame Thread 2023 Week 2 OFFICIAL Pre-Game Thread: Patriots vs Dolphins (EDIT: was Phish chatter)

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Patriots Rumors: Real Reason Jonathan Jones Missed Practice

New England Patriots fans apparently don't need to worry about cornerback Jonathan Jones, who missed Thursday's practice.

nesn.com

Giardi said it was a vet day off.

 

[Guts]

 

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Hope those same fans who threw him a beer and flipped him off are sitting behind the Dolphins bench this time. Lol

 

[TheRainMaker]

Have the Chargers done a wellness check on JC Jackson in the past 36 hours?

Chargers organization have nobody to blame but themselves bringing him back from ankle surgery after only 4 weeks. Mac Jones needed 3 weeks for a sprain. I don't think you need to go to medical school to figure that one out. He then proceeded to tear his patellar tendon in the knee.

He still can't run and looks like he's jogging out there. He will probably never be the same.

 

[Hyped]

I don't like Brown and Sow being held out....on top of Strange/Onwenu being limited...

Jesus H. Christ...will we ever see a line of Brown, Strange, Andrews, Onwenu, and X before the year is out?

 

[jdlboot14]

Jon Jones missed Thurs & Fri practice right? That doesn't bode well.

That would mean a lot of Bryant (who did okay last week, but can't be expected to cover Hill all day).
Maybe Marcus gets the call - to try to match size/speed - along with Mills over the top at FS.
Gonzo seems destined to get Waddle - who may still be a bit hindered with his oblique. (so a good pop in the ribs early on will be nice)
And Bryant will cover Berrios in the slot?

I still think our DL will get a lot more pressure on Tua than the Chargers did. So, everything will flow from that.

 

[Sicilian]

Jon Jones missed Thurs & Fri practice right? That doesn't bode well.

That would mean a lot of Bryant (who did okay last week, but can't be expected to cover Hill all day).
Maybe Marcus gets the call - to try to match size/speed - along with Mills over the top at FS.
Gonzo seems destined to get Waddle - who may still be a bit hindered with his oblique. (so a good pop in the ribs early on will be nice)
And Bryant will cover Berrios in the slot?

I still think our DL will get a lot more pressure on Tua than the Chargers did. So, everything will flow from that.

He didn't miss Thursday, just was listed as limited. Overall though I agree, he's one of the players against this particular opponent that can really swing things one way or the other. There aren't many corners that have had the kind of success he's had against Hill.

 

[Rob0729]

Patriots Rumors: Real Reason Jonathan Jones Missed Practice

New England Patriots fans apparently don't need to worry about cornerback Jonathan Jones, who missed Thursday's practice.

nesn.com

Giardi said it was a vet day off.

I kinda thought it might be a maintenance day. Let's face it. He is a key component for the game plan on Sunday and today was just a walk through anyway. Give him a day off to get as healthy as possible.

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[PScottman]

That would mean a lot of Bryant (who did okay last week, but can't be expected to cover Hill AT ALL).

FIFY. Bryant v Hill is a repeat of the Charger approach last week.

The Pats will play a lot of zone shells and combo coverages - maybe even blitz a lot - more so if Jo. Jones is limited or can't go.

 

[Triumph]

I wouldn't know.

Hope Zappy Smurf enjoys his next stop in the XFL. That's more his talent level. Imagine actually thinking the smurf should start over Jones lololol

Not too good huh.

Hang in there.

 

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Not too good huh.

Hang in there.

The smurf pom pom wavers have really fallen on hard times.... they really thought their hero was better than Mac Jones lol... guess it's understandable they're a little salty these days...

 

[Scotty]

I hope that I read the stats correctly but I think the Chargers did not gain any sacks against the Dolphins......I hope we do better and put Tua under more pressure.

 

[slash83]

Do we know he isn't playing or did they hold him out as a precautionary move since he was injured yesterday?

Just assuming since he’s missed a couple days of practice now, usually a tell all sign for game status.

 

[Rob0729]

Just assuming since he’s missed a couple days of practice now, usually a tell all sign for game status.

He practiced yesterday. He was limited though. But according to Mike Giardi, it was just a rest day for him.

 

[Real fan 02]

Yeah, the real question is if our OL is healthy enough. If not, Mac will be doing the screen passes instead of runs again.

Unfortunately, this will be the theme all season long.. Strange dealing with something Andrews I'm sure will miss time at some point, owenu.. guys we count on. Whatever the healthiest 5 will be out there each week I'd imagine. This ultimately will hold the offense back.

 

[Real fan 02]

why? Did he get hurt? I have not been very up to date this week on any news. All I saw today was that he got a vet day off yesterday ...

I know that he was dealing with an ankle issue in the Pre- season. So either he aggravated it, or it's still bothering him and the teams just giving him those veteran days off. Boy we are thin at CB.. I hope he can go.. we need him.

 

[Triumph]

The smurf pom pom wavers have really fallen on hard times.... they really thought their hero was better than Mac Jones lol... guess it's understandable they're a little salty these days...

Clown

Coral or Bock are next in line. Get busy signing up fans.

 

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Clown

Coral or Bock are next in line. Get busy signing up fans.

Don't forget to pick up your Zappy Smurf jersey when he's out of the NFL after this year and you can get that 80% discount.

 

[Patsfan1958]