Pats now betting favorites to land Delvin Cook (Update: Odds "Pretty High" He Signs With Jets)

[Real fan 02]

I do agree that lost in our defensive success the past couple seasons is that we were able to beat up on average-bad QBs but when we faced elite guys they beat us up.

Agreed.. as BB says we can only play who's on the schedule.. that's what I mentioned this season is no excuses. We will learn very early if the defense can limit top QBs and offenses when i say limit is. Make them work for yards.. challenge top WR'S. We had breakdowns last season of trying to slow top WRs. It starts right out the gate this season.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Since I'm seeing ghost. Tell me who with lazards size DCs have to take away on our offense? Do we have a lazard? Since he's slow? LOL.. I'm Telling you fellow poster.. NYJ is a problem for us.. you can sleep if you want too.. we don't know what mapu will be for us until he shows it in a real game.. and those guys are safeties.. they won't be matched up with lazard.. so yes on lazard mayo will have to account for him.. In case you forgot they did trade for AR..

My guy gonzo I love.. but I know he's a rookie he will take his lumps.

On our offense we have Jalen Hurd. Same size, same player. You are seeing ghosts dude. Above post by you proves it.

 

[Real fan 02]

On our offense we have Jalen Hurd. Same size, same player. You are seeing ghosts dude. Above post by you proves it.

Ok.. I guess myself, mayo and BB will all be seeing ghost.. when we play jets.. I like Hurd... what are the chances he makes the team in your opinion?

 

[Triumph]

I do agree that lost in our defensive success the past couple seasons is that we were able to beat up on average-bad QBs but when we faced elite guys they beat us up.

Because the NE offense was putrid.

3 and outs, punts, high fiving over FGs, time of possession always in the opponents favor, 3rd down conversion rate bottom barrel.

The Pats defense would get worn down

 

[Triumph]

The Jets will be dangerous.

Delvin and they always lacked a QB until now.

 

[Real fan 02]

Because the NE offense was putrid.

3 and outs, punts, high fiving over FGs, time of possession always in the opponents favor, 3rd down conversion rate bottom barrel.

The Pats defense would get worn down

I'll also agree with that.. the D was put in terrible situations so much last season.. the redzone stall outs or turnovers by the offense.. even the 2000 ravens defense would have gotten worn-out.

 

[Triumph]

I'll also agree with that.. the D was put in terrible situations so much last season.. the redzone stall outs or turnovers by the offense.. even the 2000 ravens defense would have gotten worn-out.

All the Pats need is consistent competent QB performance.

Only then will they be taken seriously.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Ok.. I guess myself, mayo and BB will all be seeing ghost.. when we play jets.. I like Hurd... what are the chances he makes the team in your opinion?

Mayo and BB will not see ghosts. They signed Hurd to have their defense practice against a taller jump ball receiver. You are worried, they are planning. You are seeing ghosts, they have a strategy. Big difference.

Reports are that Strong is flashing in practice as a 3rddown back (catching the ball). If true and Strong progresses, Hurd might be our emergency RB like Cordarrelle was. If we have a RB injury Hurd might make the team, otherwise definitely a PS guy that is called up repeatedly.

 

[n6249c]

All the Pats need is consistent competent QB performance.

Only then will they be taken seriously.

Necessary, but not sufficient.

thats not all they need. It is one of the things they need.

 

[PatsFan2]

I have a feeling he won't be leaving NY once there so this thread should die slowly.

 

[RIpats88]

I have a feeling he won't be leaving NY once there so this thread should die slowly.

Yeah, plus lets be honest. Jets will offer him real money. and Patriots will offer him a bunch of incentives like they did Hopkins.

he's not coming here.

 

[PatsFan2]

Yeah, plus lets be honest. Jets will offer him real money. and Patriots will offer him a bunch of incentives like they did Hopkins.

he's not coming here.

That's my feeling it's not like we need him.

 

[Triumph]

Necessary, but not sufficient.

thats not all they need. It is one of the things they need.

Defense - check
Special Teams - check
Coaching - check

The woes with the OL and WRs can be solved with a QB who knows when and where to throw the ball. And, the awareness to move around in the pocket to buy time.

 

[BadMoFo]

Dalvin Cook: Odds "pretty high" that I sign with Jets

Cook will visit the Jets this weekend.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[TheRainMaker]

even the 2000 ravens defense would have gotten worn-out.

That overrated defense couldn’t save them the following season. They weren’t even the best defense in their own division in 2000.

 

[TommyD4207]

Because the NE offense was putrid.

3 and outs, punts, high fiving over FGs, time of possession always in the opponents favor, 3rd down conversion rate bottom barrel.

The Pats defense would get worn down

ESPECIALLY the abject failure of punting. Michael Palardy damn near lost 3 games all by himself. Not that Bailey was much better, but at least he was on the low-side of average. His December was the worst punting job that I can remember in all my years as a Patriots fan.

 

[captain stone]

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Don't let him leave the airport Bill!

Or if he's feeling a bit peckish, take him to the 99; then he's bound to sign on the line which is dotted!

 

[captain stone]

...Or (inexplicably) Justin Fields. That one was a head scratcher.

Yep, that game was the Beginning of the End of the 2022 season.

 

[TommyD4207]

Don't let him leave the airport Bill!

Or if he's feeling a bit peckish, take him to the 99; then he's bound to sign on the line which is dotted!

Times like this I really miss the Ground Round.

 

[captain stone]

That's my feeling it's not like we need him.

I believe you mean "It's not like we don't need him..."