Patriots Pregame Thread Week 17 pregame: Pats vs Jax

[Bill Lee]

Rut roh...

 

[Kontradiction]

Time to get rid of the brain dead protocols and let asymptomatic players play. Let those feeling minor symptoms make their own decisions and forfeit the game check if they want to sit out.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Time to get rid of the brain dead protocols and let asymptomatic players play. Let those feeling minor symptoms make their own decisions and forfeit the game check if they want to sit out.

The NFL just changed the rules last week where vaccinated players are only tested if they’re showing symptoms. Judon claimed he was vaccinated, so unless he’s pulling a Rodgers, he was only tested because he was showing symptoms.

 

[Kontradiction]

The NFL just changed the rules last week where vaccinated players are only tested if they’re showing symptoms. Judon claimed he was vaccinated, so unless he’s pulling a Rodgers, he was only tested because he was showing symptoms.

I wonder if they were worse than the 104 degree flu that Brady played with in Pittsburgh during that 2005 snow storm.

 

[venecol]

They are random testing different groups regardless of symptoms.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

They are random testing different groups regardless of symptoms.

You are correct, my mistake, I missed that part. So he could have been in that group too and be asymptomatic.

 

[Huckleberry1]

I better start this one. we’re 0-2 since I started my last one. Lol

Goes without saying that we better win this game or heads will need to roll.

Right now their odds of making the playoffs are just over 96%, with two games to go. I don’t know about you but I think the vast majority of Patriot fans view making the playoffs as a successful season, especially given where they were just a year ago. No “ heads are going to roll,” and the more likely outcome is that their coaches and front office personnel will once again be in demand. This has been a really good season, people should be enjoying it instead of wringing their hands.

 

[RIpats88]

Rut roh...

Wonder if this is why Judon had a bad game.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

The Patriots should smoke this team. They really don’t do anything well.

QB - The lone bright spot on the roster but, between running for his life behind the worst OL in the NFL and throwing into windows so tight that they would make our 2019 WR corps look like the 2007 Patriots, there’s not much he can do.

OL - They’re the worst I’ve seen this season. They’re a ZBS with blown assignments galore. We may set our high sack total this week.

WRs - Terrible. Chark was the bright spot and he’s gone for the year. Jones has now been relegated to WR1 duties and he’s not that guy.

RBs - Worst in the league now that Robinson is gone. Lawrence is their only big threat on the ground now, which is why we will probably play a good amount of zone here.

TEs - Worst in the league. They are so bad, the Jags traded for Dan Arnold. Dan Arnold is now on the Covid Reserve list.

DL - Meh. They’re good at stopping the run. Allen is a threat when he actually shows up.

LBs - Myles Jack is really the only threat.

CBs - This is actually not a bad group. Campbell has gotten better as the year has gone on and looks to have a bright future. Griffin is decent, but not worth the contract he got. Rudy Ford has been playing well since joining the team. This is probably the strongest unit on the team.

Safeties - No clue why Cisco hasn’t gotten more starting time. Wingard is a liability. Maybe the worst or second worst SS in the NFL, depending on where you slot Sorensen.

This should be a get right game for us. This is the worst roster in the NFL, from top to bottom. Meyer really had a chance to retool the roster in the draft, and had a very suspect draft. He drafted Etienne with the second first rounder when he should have taken either Jenkins or Eichenberg. Then he should have taken Elijah Moore with his first pick in the second round and Radunz with his second pick. He would have solidified both tackle positions while adding speed and he still could have drafted a RB later. Unless we get wrecked by the sniffles at some point this week, it should be a comfortable win.

i think you know more about that team than urban meyer did

 

[venecol]

So Bill's plan, in case of a loss, was to have infected players out there to transmit covid to Allen so he missed the next game. That's just genius thinking from the Goat. Unfortunately, not sure Judon or Bentley ever got close enough to him. Maybe that's why Matt tripped him. It all makes sense now.

 

[Kontradiction]

i think you know more about that team than urban meyer did

I live in Jax Beach so, unfortunately, that means that I get to be subjected to a LOT of bad football.

 

[jdlboot14]

If Pats don't win by at least 14, or if it ends up a Texans-type game, the sky will fall.
Who knows who else will be blacklisted before this game because of the stupid tests they do every day.
But, the obvious brain fog that Mac was in was evident in the post game presser. His eyes were half-dead.
Lets hope he clears up and Bourne and Agholor come back in full health.
Maybe letting Judon sit is okay. Get Wise back, and try Uche & Wino one last time to see what they can do, and give Perkins a shot.
Also, maybe let Wade play a full game - cause Bryant was horrible. We should treat this like a late preseason game before the playoffs.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Also, maybe let Wade play a full game - cause Bryant was horrible. We should treat this like a late preseason game before the playoffs.

And maybe Williams. Bryant was worse than horrible. 11 or 12 receptions allowed - almost all for 1st downs. And the coaching staff didn't suit up Williams or Wade. Huge coaching mistake.

 

[sb1]

But, the obvious brain fog that Mac was in was evident in the post game presser. His eyes were half-dead.

This part just gave me this terrifying thought about Mac being put on the COVID list and Brian Hoyer is starting meaningful games for the Patriots in January.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Remember when the Jags had a stacked defense and then they all wanted to leave? They all left Myles Jack hanging out to dry. That was really scary how close they were from taking down the Pats. Recent case of a team that just needed better QB play and they would’ve finished off the Pats and probably beat Philly.

 

[50-yard-line]

If Pats don't win by at least 14, or if it ends up a Texans-type game, the sky will fall.
Who knows who else will be blacklisted before this game because of the stupid tests they do every day.
But, the obvious brain fog that Mac was in was evident in the post game presser. His eyes were half-dead.
Lets hope he clears up and Bourne and Agholor come back in full health.
Maybe letting Judon sit is okay. Get Wise back, and try Uche & Wino one last time to see what they can do, and give Perkins a shot.
Also, maybe let Wade play a full game - cause Bryant was horrible. We should treat this like a late preseason game before the playoffs.

Perkins is on IR. Didn't know much about him coming out, got excited with what I read, and now...well, we'll see,

 

[TheRazorsEdge]

In theory this is a get right game ..we should make quick work of them. Literally all their best offensive players are gone/out.

What is concerning is..if we absolutely roll on them, the"oh..everything is ok!" Mindset will set in and folks will start setting lofty expectations again. I'm not going to downplay a win but this game isn't going to show us a whole lot in terms of us improving on some of the weaknesses we've seen over the last month.

The Miami game on the other hand...

 

[ashley]

Getting everyone ready for Tuesday's activities:

 

[SamusAranX]

I live in Jax Beach so, unfortunately, that means that I get to be subjected to a LOT of bad football.

On behalf of Jags fandom, I apologize for your suffering.

I’m sure you know how much more insufferable it is for us.

also, we’re a dead team walking. Patriots by 30

 

[venecol]

Who are Jag fans wanting for their HC?