Patriots Daily News Thread Patriots Wednesday 9/6/23

[mgteich]

You will have my answer after the game.

Of course. If they don't look great in Game One against the best in the NFL, then Belichick has failed.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Of course. If they don't look great in Game One against the best in the NFL, then Belichick has failed.

I'd settle for an average performance vs a top pass rushing team. No need to expect to be "great" Week 1

 

[turkeyneck]

It also should be a lesson for sports reporters. Ask Bill a football question and get an expansive, informative answer and everyone's better off for your having asked. Ask Bill a a hot take or gotcha question and get a snort, a grunt, and a death stare and you've wasted your moment in the spotlight.

 

[turkeyneck]

I'd settle for an average performance vs a top pass rushing team. No need to expect to be "great" Week 1

Yes. Just show me progress.

 

[DaBruinz]

Really hope Gonzo develop into a Champ Bailey type CB when the QB's throws it to his side it's coming back the other way.

I want Gonzo to develop into a mix of Michael Haynes and Raymond Clayborn with Brady longevity with the team.

 

[mgteich]

Brown, Strange, Andrews, Onwenu and Anderson all practicing.

Sow, Wheatley, Mafi, Jake Andrews and Russey given heavy snaps this offseason to get them prepared.

Can we admit yet that all the offseason hand wringing about the O-Line was somewhat overblown?

Yes, our starters are able to walk and go through light practice.

And, yes, we have a college guard playing OT.

The other backups would not be picked up on waivers. We need to pick two rejects off the streets who would likely not make other rosters. Of course, WE couldn't allow them to be on the PS. We are so needy that we needed both on the 53 so they could compete for the 4th OT spot.
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So, NO, I don't think that the concern was unreasonable.

Look at all the good that had to happen.
1) Strange has to recover from his mystery illness.
2) Onwenu needed to recover (we thought that he might start on PUP)
3) Anderson needed to recover (we thought he might begin on NFI)
4) Brown had to be willing and able to be our starting LT.
5) Sow had to develop FAST at OT.
6) Andrews needed to get to be good enough to be a backup.
7) Mafi needed to be worthy of the roster (when drafted, that was iffy)
8) Even Reiff being available in only three weeks is a major plus, since he can backup at RG and RT (better than Wheatley)

BOTTOM LINE
We have an NFL quality line to suit up for Game 1.

David Andrews, the only NON-question must have wondered a lot about who he would be playing with for Game One.

 

[Urgent]

I want Gonzo to develop into a mix of Michael Haynes and Raymond Clayborn with Brady longevity with the team.

And ignore some Matthew Slaterry community service? That too.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Yes. Just show me progress.

Yep. It hasn't been smooth sailing up to this point but it takes time to gel and play like a unit.

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[RobertWeathers]

It also should be a lesson for sports reporters. Ask Bill a football question and get an expansive, informative answer and everyone's better off for your having asked. Ask Bill a a hot take or gotcha question and get a snort, a grunt, and a death stare and you've wasted your moment in the spotlight.

That was a Masters Class session.

I wonder how many reporters needed to look this guy up. I did.

The First Long Snapper: The untold story of George Burman

How a Bears backup became an NFL pioneer.

www.windycitygridiron.com

 

[Kasmir]

Nothing like optimism before the 1st game

We should be thankful he only took out 2 WRs and no TEs in his forecast. He could have subtracted Henry and Gesicki, too!

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[Thelonious]

Brown, Strange, Andrews, Onwenu and Anderson all practicing.

Sow, Wheatley, Mafi, Jake Andrews and Russey given heavy snaps this offseason to get them prepared.

Can we admit yet that all the offseason hand wringing about the O-Line was somewhat overblown?

Only if we assume the starters are immune to injury (They're not.).

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[WinstonSmith]

The good news is that there are only 5 players listed. The bad news is the 5 players who are listed.

 

[Patsfan1958]

Patriots Defender Fondly Recalls 'Memorable' Tom Brady Speech

 

[PScottman]

When they practiced red zone during camp, Mac looked for Hunter Henry. A lot.

And that was without scheming and crappy OL.

 

[PScottman]

Zeke's physique is looking sleek.

Seems to have dropped a few LBs...err...lbs...since his Cowboys days.