Week 17 practice/roster news: MM practicing! TB, Gilly, Rex, Branch not

[Ring 6]

Watching highlights of Harrison, he’s done some questionable things on the Football field, so I wouldn’t be surprised (kidding !). All joking aside, watch some highlights from his career, things he did earlier in his career, he would be flagged for now. Lots of helmet to helmet hits, targeting the head. Borderline dirty player, or if we are being honest, a dirty player. Glad he’s on our team not targeting Tommy or Gronk.

IIRC he was flagged, fined and/or suspended for one of the worst calls ever when they called him for helmet to helmet on josh cribs who was a running back with the ball.

 

[long distance]

So good to hear about this guy making Foxboro appearance again..

 

[long distance]

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[Patjew]

 

[RIpats88]

hmm...could mitchell be coming back this weekend?

 

[Arialgg]

hmm...could mitchell be coming back this weekend?

Aww man....I had hoped we could hang on to Britt.

 

[Deus Irae]

One of the all time internet memes

 

[Patjew]

One of the all time internet memes

For sure. Whenever I see "fine" I am tempted to unleash it.

 

[Patjew]

hmm...could mitchell be coming back this weekend?

Wow, a real bad news/good news story.

 

[long distance]

hmm...could mitchell be coming back this weekend?

And that Hogs should be good for playoffs!

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

Wow, a real bad news/good news story.

So that means they picked dorsett over Britt? I am a little shocked over that one. I hope hogan can play this sunday.

 

[fnordcircle]

So that means they picked dorsett over Britt? I am a little shocked over that one. I hope hogan can play this sunday.

Dorsett has contributed, why would it shock you?

 

[GorBelSer]

Dorsett is insurance for Cooks, smaller guy able to run down the field in no time (but without doing anything useful in the process).

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

Dorsett has contributed, why would it shock you?

Well he's not as proven as Britt. I think age played a factor as well. Maybe they think Dorsett can have a future here idk. His route running still leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[fnordcircle]

Well he's not as proven as Britt. I think age played a factor as well. Maybe they think Dorsett can have a future here idk. His route running still leaves a lot to be desired.

Has Dorsett's route running lead to an INT? If not then I'd say he's doing better than Britt...

 

[RobertWeathers]

hmm...could mitchell be coming back this weekend?

I was hoping Britt would stick but having a heathy Hogs and MM is way more valuable.

Hope he's back in TC

 

[PScottman]

Which is more than Britt was able to do so far as we have just seen against the Bills when his route that led to an INT was not necessarily what Brady expected.

So if we are going to continue the "lack of trust equals see ya later WR" meme from the Mitchell Returns thread - if Britt's ignorance led directly to the first PICK 6 of the season, why would Brady EVER throw to him again much less trust him?

Therefore, since trust is the end all be all of WRs being kept or cut round this board it should be obvious Britt would be on the chopping block....

Right?

 

[PScottman]

It is about the roles you can dependably fill.

Preach!

 

[PScottman]

And we've also seen Brady overlook Amendola and Hogan being wide open. It happens.

There is a set offensive progression on every play based on coverage.

Add in the chaos of breakdowns that naturally occur (no plan survives first contact with the enemy) and there would be times that no QB ever could see the entire field, especially when on the move.

Lastly, once on the move the entire field is usually no longer available ("never" throw across the field when moving in the opposite direction). Brady is a fundamentals zealot and a disciple of BB's minimize turnovers mantra - rules like that are obviously in his mind as he processes the situation. Brady has also proven time and again he is a master of keeping his eyes downfield, even while skillfully maneuvering through that chaos I mentioned, but will still miss guys.

Add all of that together and what do you get? Dr Ian Malcolm approved chaos theory!