Crazy Patriot Guy
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Some of you may have noticed that I hadn't posted very much in the past few months. The Hurricane Rita evacuation and work had kept me pretty busy and while I was able to stop in frequently to check on what was going on, I never really took the time to post very often. I guess I got used to just being an observer.
I am beyond proud of the 2005 New England Patriots. After Koppen and Gay went on IR, I had the same feelings that some here on the board did: it's so ridiculous it's almost funny, let's just sit back and enjoy the rest of the season. And I did, it was great seeing us bring it together and win another division title. And heading into the playoffs I would think about the way I felt at midseason when the team looked destroyed by injuries. I remembered telling myself that I was just going to enjoy football and whatever happens happens. Sure it's disappointing realizing that our next game is in nine months instead of one week but it doesn't change anything. I enjoyed this year, I'm proud of what the team accomplished after many people (including myself) left them for dead and I look forward to next season.
I'll be honest, the loss is made a lot easier by the fact that my Longhorns won the national title. I'm still in that emotional high that allows me to have the "Who cares, Texas still won" attitude.
As for the 2006 Patriots, things look great. Obviously being healthier will be the biggest upgrade. Givens needs to be locked up or a equal replacement needs to be found. (I'd like to keep David, he always seems to come through) A young RB needs to be drafted or picked up to push Dillon and be ready to replace him. The secondary needs some talented bodys and I guess it wouldn't hurt drafting another DL to be ready in case Seymour is gone after next year. Overall, I think we just need some basic re-tooling and better health and we look very dangerous again next season.
I am beyond proud of the 2005 New England Patriots. After Koppen and Gay went on IR, I had the same feelings that some here on the board did: it's so ridiculous it's almost funny, let's just sit back and enjoy the rest of the season. And I did, it was great seeing us bring it together and win another division title. And heading into the playoffs I would think about the way I felt at midseason when the team looked destroyed by injuries. I remembered telling myself that I was just going to enjoy football and whatever happens happens. Sure it's disappointing realizing that our next game is in nine months instead of one week but it doesn't change anything. I enjoyed this year, I'm proud of what the team accomplished after many people (including myself) left them for dead and I look forward to next season.
I'll be honest, the loss is made a lot easier by the fact that my Longhorns won the national title. I'm still in that emotional high that allows me to have the "Who cares, Texas still won" attitude.
As for the 2006 Patriots, things look great. Obviously being healthier will be the biggest upgrade. Givens needs to be locked up or a equal replacement needs to be found. (I'd like to keep David, he always seems to come through) A young RB needs to be drafted or picked up to push Dillon and be ready to replace him. The secondary needs some talented bodys and I guess it wouldn't hurt drafting another DL to be ready in case Seymour is gone after next year. Overall, I think we just need some basic re-tooling and better health and we look very dangerous again next season.