The official Patriots vs Lions's pre-season game thread

[randomk1]

Tate brought down before the 20? Shocker.

 

[jsull87]

Reason he was a udfa

oh my god it was one pass... chill out

 

[Wilfork#75]

Man, that Stafford kid is pretty good. As a football fan I hope he stays healthy this year because Detroit will be fun to watch

 

[qbno12]

Common TB 12 :rocker:

 

[DefenseRules]

The way this offensive line is playing, I wouldn't mind putting Brady on the bench and throwing the backups to the wolves.

 

[LetsGoPats36]

How long until people realize this isn't our starting defense?

Arrington, Sander, Butler, Ninko all out there

Sadly those guys might be counted on to see starting minutes throughout the season. At least expected to contribute some most games.

 

[Rob0729]

if playing the 3-4 is some BB tactic to not show other teams too much, its a stupid idea tonight, b/c the lions are attacking it w/ screens and pass plays that are designed to beat an aggresive 4-3, and it would be a real good learning experience for the defense


now w/ the useless 3-4 being used, its pointless, this game will show us nothing whatsoever

Look at the players out. Looks like they don't have the d-line for the 4-3.

 

[condon84]

if playing the 3-4 is some BB tactic to not show other teams too much, its a stupid idea tonight, b/c the lions are attacking it w/ screens and pass plays that are designed to beat an aggresive 4-3, and it would be a real good learning experience for the defense


now w/ the useless 3-4 being used, its pointless, this game will show us nothing whatsoever

BB's insistence on being unpredictable sometimes is detrimental especially when these guys have showed that they play better aggressive and not reactive.

 

[WhoaDirty]

if playing the 3-4 is some BB tactic to not show other teams too much, its a stupid idea tonight, b/c the lions are attacking it w/ screens and pass plays that are designed to beat an aggresive 4-3, and it would be a real good learning experience for the defense


now w/ the useless 3-4 being used, its pointless, this game will show us nothing whatsoever

You mean, except show us how well they play in the 3-4? They are going to use it in during the season, they may as well use it in the preseason.

 

[RayClay]

How long until people realize this isn't our starting defense?

Arrington, Sander, Butler, Ninko all out there

You named four guys who have started chum. Of course Mccourty is only in his second year...

On the other hand, our starting QB is only a 6th round pick.

 

[jsull87]

It still baffles me to no end how our corners never seem to look back on the ball. Who the hell is coaching them. Its frustrating beyong belief. Its not just tonight, its been like this for years.

With that said, an ass whoping wouldn't be the worst thing that happened to us.

yeah mccourty never looked back at the ball last year for his ints.......:bricks:

 

[Joker]

yeah Shmessy...Tate looks like a goner...he's on a carpet and looks like frozen molasses

 

[stcjones]

How long until people realize this isn't our starting defense?

Arrington, Sander, Butler, Ninko all out there

Didn't realize that...but it is time for arrington and Tate to ride out

 

[DefenseRules]

Tate brought down before the 20? Shocker.

I'm beginning to think that he might be the odd guy out.

 

[Dutchmaster617]

Put in Hoyer.

 

[qbno12]

Man, that Stafford kid is pretty good. As a football fan I hope he stays healthy this year because Detroit will be fun to watch

Stafford's always been good.. barring injuries he would've been as good as matt ryan

 

[PatsBoy12]

The way this offensive line is playing, I wouldn't mind putting Brady on the bench and throwing the backups to the wolves.

That's really the only thing about this game that does concern me just a bit. They need to get up to speed really quickly. Guys are getting beat on almost every play.

 

[qbno12]

Welker gets a first down

 

[Rob0729]

Tate brought down before the 20? Shocker.

Huh?!? You do realize most kick returns will be stopped before the 20 with the new rule?

 

[Jangles]

hey guys a first down

sb incoming