Game Day Thread Official Game Day Thread- Lions @ Pats

[Ross12]

Vilma is so awesome. Not only has he been really good today but he actually called out Kraft's refusal to take public funds... Much respect to him

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Vilma is so awesome. Not only has he been really good today but he actually called out Kraft's refusal to take public funds... Much respect to him

I like him actually.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Vilma is so awesome. Not only has he been really good today but he actually called out Kraft's refusal to take public funds... Much respect to him

I like Vilma as well

 

[StrawHatPatriot]

Good win

My goodness the Lions suck

 

[Mainepatsfan54]

0 for 5!!!! Wow! Great job defense.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Yesssssss! Stuffed!

 

[Ross12]

Holy **** lmfao 0 for 5

 

[RobertWeathers]

Good win

My goodness the Lions suck

#1 offense in the league was clearly a pretender

 

[PatsfanTN]

0-5 going for it on 4th down, wow.

 

[BB8XSBW]

Bill Belichick just dunking his nuts all over this #1 offense while wearing his 8 rings on his fingers.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Vilma is so awesome. Not only has he been really good today but he actually called out Kraft's refusal to take public funds... Much respect to him

Is that who it is doing analysis?

 

[reflexblue]

O/5 on 4th down in one game has to be a record

 

[Foxypats]

fantastic stop ! 0-5 on 4th down, that is amazing. Defense has been nothing short of fantastic today

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Great play by Mcmillan

 

[Dingleberry]

Preseason situation now. Let Zappe spread them out and throw. Practice time.

 

[Ross12]

"I told you guys to bite the kneecaps!!! Come on!!! No one listens to me"

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Please DON'T get Rham hurt!

 

[DaBruinz]

Raekwon McMillian with a HUGE STUFF!

 

[festy1986]

What a game boys. Never forget that Tom Curran said the pats couldn't score 30 points even if you locked them in Gillette Wednesday.

 

[upstater1]

Last year Josh primarily tailored the offense to Mac's strengths (lots of runs, etc.), just like they are doing with Zappe this game.

In preseason and early this year I got the impression that some combination of Patricia and BB decided to quit pulling back on the reins for Mac, try to install a new offense led by a rookie Offensive Coordinator, put in new starters at 4 of the OL positions, and really put things on Mac's shoulders to see if he could respond to a heavier burden. He struggled some, as did the OL (especially in preseason).

As you say our rookie OC is getting better at play calling. I'm hoping and expecting that Mac does well when he comes back now that the OL and play-calling has improved. The fact that Zappe looks as good as he does is just a big plus for the Pats, having a reliable back-up on the cheap is a real gift. And, if Zappe turns out to be the long term solution and outperforms Mac in the long term, well, then we've got two QBs on rookie contracts, not a bad problem to have.

I'm going to temper my expectations a bit knowing the Lions defense is horrendous, and that the Lions have sold out all game to stop the run.