Game Day Thread Official Preseason Game Day Thread- Pats @ Giants

[TheRainMaker]

Anderson and JoeJuan Williams both started the game and playing deep into the 3rd.

That’s not a good sign for them.

 

[Foxypats]

Stidham looked good in preseason too his rookie year and bill never made him a starter

Yes but Stidham had this QB named Brady ahead of him, Jones does not have anyone even competent ahead of him !

 

[Rob0729]

I thinking people who are really getting their hopes up for Mac to start on September 12 are going to be disappointed. Nothing we have seen out of Belichick’s actions even hints there was a real QB competition for the start of the season. And tonight showed that. Cam played with the ones and when the ones were pulled, that is when Jones went in.

I think Jones will eventually be the starter this year possibly by the end of October, but there is zero evidence it will be September 12.

 

[Joker]

No he just lives in Hartford

so..a Giants fan then?

 

[TheRainMaker]

If you mean: "Do we need any more proof Mac shouldn’t start?" that doesn't mean what you seem to think it means. It certainly doesn't indicate you think Mac should start.

I understand what you mean, but that’s what I meant.

 

[bormio]

We are never going back to cam

I don’t worry about this. His first real game action in college was replacing Tua when knocked out vs Auburn. Mac threw 2 pick-6’s. Did not get fazed, kept Bama in the game with a chance to win. It did not ruin him, and a tough start here won’t either.

 

[Jim Beankie]

Stidham looked good in preseason too his rookie year and bill never made him a starter

He did look pretty good (based on memory plus his 4TDs). Difference is I don't think Mac's had a TO so far. That'll be huge with BB.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Seen on Twitter:



"Rhamondre Stevenson is now Rhamondre St6v6nson!"

Yea or nay?

I mean, how is that pronounced? I'd be good with it if those were 3s and he were a kicker.

 

[n1997y]

Stidham looked good in preseason too his rookie year and bill never made him a starter

iirc the incumbent was a bit better than Cam

 

[Hammer of Thor]

That’s not a good sign for them.

Starting the game was a good sign. But playing this deep means they‘re definitely the bubble guys that they wanted to get a good long look at today. Anderson showing up as a pass rusher can only help his cause (even if it’s against the Giants 2s).

 

[rochrist]

I understand what you mean, but that’s what I meant.

Then we have no disagreement!

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

Prediction: Belichick f’s with the media, won’t name a starter, closes practice and inserts Mac as #1 on Tuesday and we find out when he runs out on the field in 2 weeks.

Weird situation

 

[Bill Lee]

OK...all offseason the argument has been..."Cam should start the first four/five games...Mac won't be ready, won't be able to take the pounding of a full season..." OK...that's bullshyt. Mac is playing a lot right now and showing the tenacity and bounce back of a seasoned veteran. Go with the kid NOW IMO. He's not going to get beat down or lose his confidence or any of that other Sam Darnold crapola rationalizations. Mac was drafted to be the QB, now he needs to START the season as the Pats #1 QB. We don't need Cam's running ability, we got that covered with these explosive rookies. NOW is the time for Mac.

Seems we have a full blown QB controversy coming right up.

If nothing else, Cam is a mercenary on a 1 year deal and just ain't fun to watch.

Fans will have a hard time accepting that going with Cam is the right thing to do.

Despite what BB may want to do, fans are going to have a short leash, IMO.

 

[rochrist]

He did look pretty good (4TDs). Difference is I don't think Mac's had a TO so far.

Other than 5 minutes ago?

 

[Joker]

I thinking people who are really getting their hopes up for Mac to start on September 12 are going to be disappointed. Nothing we have seen out of Belichick’s actions even hints there was a real QB competition for the start of the season. And tonight showed that. Cam played with the ones and when the ones were pulled, that is when Jones went in.

I think Jones will eventually be the starter this year possibly by the end of October, but there is zero evidence it will be September 12.

are your EYES watching this game? I've seen enough just on mechanics...Mac Jones is a far superior passer RIGHT NOW. Play to win, not the future.

 

[BobDigital]

Anderson and JoeJuan Williams both started the game and playing deep into the 3rd.

Okay, you really need to stop making the post I make before I get a chance to make them and look smart. I mean, what the hell is your problem buddy?
> : /

 

[Redman443]

It’s just preseason but I really have a lot of Brady vibes from Mac

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Stidham looked good in preseason too his rookie year and bill never made him a starter

No, he did not. His preseason was better than Mallet but worse than Jimmy G. His numbers looked good, but his command, accuracy, and reaction time did not.

 

[Ring 6]

I don’t worry about this. His first real game action in college was replacing Tua when knocked out vs Auburn. Mac threw 2 pick-6’s. Did not get fazed, kept Bama in the game with a chance to win. It did not ruin him, and a tough start here won’t either.

I was never worried about that. It’s not a real thing

 

[NYCPATS4LIFE]

Yes but Stidham had this QB named Brady ahead of him, Jones does not have anyone even competent ahead of him !

Stidham had some question marks going through his reads. He’s more of a dual threat QB.