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[1960Pats]

Bad analogy. The Titanic had a losing record. 0-1.

That's the same record as the 2018 Pats have in division clinching games.

 

[1960Pats]

Rationality triggered?
Yes, this is an imperfect team. No, I don't feel inclined to jump off the Tobin over this loss.

Neither do I want to jump off the Tobin, but that doesn't mean I can't complain about the way they lost this game. Does it?

 

[1960Pats]

if both Miami and New England finish the season with the same record, who wins the AFC East?

If that happens then Miami would most likely have the better division and conference records.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

I'm madder than Hell and I am also a little bit skeptical about this team right now but I am thankful for good upbeat people on this board like @maust1013 & @Tony2046 ...

(And several others)

 

[BradytoMosstoGronk]

Even a solid win won’t get the bad taste out of my mouth. I felt like I was a Cleveland Browns or Jets fan today.

I’ll still be here Sunday, piss and vinegar and all. I think today taught me that I should temper my expectations this year. Expecting another SB appearance with this current team seems unreasonable, and I say every year we should get there. Just feels different this year.

 

[supafly]

I think today taught me that I should temper my expectations this year. Expecting another SB appearance with this current team seems unreasonable, and I say every year we should get there. Just feels different this year.

Assuming they can still lock up a first round bye, there’s still a reasonable chance they can win two playoff games and reach the SB.

That said, the current 3-4 road record, the beat downs at the hands of mediocre teams like Detroit, Jacksonville, and Tennessee, and the fact that they’ve given up 26+ points in 6/13 games so far isn’t doing much to inspire confidence in making a deep run for the 2018 squad.

 

[Fore2213]

I would like to know what Bills biggest concern is as a head coach. We will not be told that info but I wonder what he sees vs what we see. I know collectively there is a lot of blame to pass around from a fan perspective.

Not addressing the defense this past off season. That’s a concern. Not getting a top notch LB for Jimmy G in return, that’s a concern. Signing another McCourtey that’s slower than the original, that’s a concern. Having an O coordinator who decides to keep running the ball after being repeatedly stuffed for one yard gains OVER AND OVER....that’s a concern.

 

[supafly]

Not addressing the defense this past off season. That’s a concern. Not getting a top notch LB for Jimmy G in return, that’s a concern. Signing another McCourtey that’s slower than the original, that’s a concern. Having an O coordinator who decides to keep running the ball after being repeatedly stuffed for one yard gains OVER AND OVER....that’s a concern.

There are tons of weaknesses for this 2018 team. No one thinking rationally should dispute that. I truly believe that next year’s team will be improved in many areas.

There’s also lots of reasons to be optimistic, too, starting with Belichick and Brady. If they secure a bye, they can win a game at home, get to the AFCCG, and hope for the best.

 

[oceansizer]

Agree this team has got a lot of weaknesses but I truly believe having Brady and Belichick in the team we are able to beat everyone and everywhere. To me this season every team has its ups and downs.

 

[Triumph]

Bad analogy. The Titanic had a losing record. 0-1.

The captain was a homer too.

Keep the band playing music.

 

[carmelo15]

Pitt just lost to Oakland ****ing Oakland and they don’t have conner. This should be an easy W, feed Gronk and Gordon and run Sony. Double AB put Gilmore on Juju

 

[Tony2046]

The captain was a homer too.

Keep the band playing music.

Ok Capt Schettino.


Before anyone gets alarmed I'm referring to the infamous captain of the Costa Concordia who abandoned ship a few years ago although the name is ironically fitting.

 

[The Brandon Five]

A bad road team is not winning at Heinz.

 

[Tony2046]

A bad road team is not winning at Heinz.

If they put out a complete team performance they can but unfortunately they haven't yet.

 

[1960Pats]

Pitt just lost to Oakland ****ing Oakland and they don’t have conner. This should be an easy W, feed Gronk and Gordon and run Sony. Double AB put Gilmore on Juju

This sounds like the talk heading into the Miami game.

The Pats can win in Pittsburgh but it's certainly no gimme.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

A bad road team is not winning at Heinz.

The bad road team thing is equalized by tomlins horrible coaching.

 

[PatsFan2]

The bad road team thing is equalized by tomlins horrible coaching.

Would you be surprised if Tomlin calls a competent game against this slow @ss D?? A D that made Brandon Bolden look like Barry Sanders. Don't bet the house you ain't playing with House money. This D is Bad especially on the Road they are what they are.

 

[The Brandon Five]

The bad road team thing is equalized by tomlins horrible coaching.

Well, yesterday BB told Tomlin to “hold my beer”.

 

[denverpatsfan]

I just watched the Pittsburgh Oakland highlights/game recap. They looked really bad with the exception of some ridiculous catches JuJu made. If the defense shows up, the Pats have a chance.

 

[Kontradiction]

A bad road team is not winning at Heinz.

I think they are. The Steelers haven't exactly been juggernauts lately. I think they can come out on top of a high scoring affair.