Patriots Pregame Thread Week 6: Pats @ Saints

[1960Pats]

This should be a win. Patriots are better at every position. Losing a game like this would be a major step back.

Things are kind of falling the Pats way. There are only four teams with a better record in the AFC and one of them, Pitt, looks like a favorite to win the AFCN due to all of the injuries and won't be in our potential tie-breaker.

And there are also only two other winning teams, LC and Den, and they're both in the same division.

The Pats are in a good position, one that I didn't think they'd be in even with a good schedule.

 

[State]

Only reason the Saints will make this a competitive game is if their QB plays well. Spencer Rattler could become one of the big storylines this season. I called it leading up to the 2024 draft where he was taken in the fifth round. Groupthink said he could only be AT BEST a backup.

 

[h0c2000]

Only reason the Saints will make this a competitive game is if their QB plays well. Spencer Rattler could become one of the big storylines this season. I called it leading up to the 2024 draft where he was taken in the fifth round. Groupthink said he could only be AT BEST a backup.

I was actually thinking of your thread the other day:

Thread 'Spencer Rattler, the Steal of the Draft'

Apr 27, 2024

Four or five years from now we can argue who’s the best QB of this draft. But I reckon ole Rattler will be in the mix.

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• Forum: Patriots Draft Talk

 

[TommyD4207]

Only reason the Saints will make this a competitive game is if their QB plays well. Spencer Rattler could become one of the big storylines this season. I called it leading up to the 2024 draft where he was taken in the fifth round. Groupthink said he could only be AT BEST a backup.

 

[TomPatriot]

So who is she pulling for Sunday?

Plus, Tolzien, Moore’s colleague in Dallas, is the QB coach. He’s done a great job with Rattlesnake.

 

[Real fan 02]

Only reason the Saints will make this a competitive game is if their QB plays well. Spencer Rattler could become one of the big storylines this season. I called it leading up to the 2024 draft where he was taken in the fifth round. Groupthink said he could only be AT BEST a backup.

I expect heavy pressure on rattler. We get good pressure rushing 4.. when we send blitz pressure we typically cause errant throws or TOs. With Gonzo back with and few games now to get his sea legs.. I expect man coverage.

 

[Real fan 02]

It's all about the patriots from here on out.. when they don't beat t themselves they have shown they are a pretty solid team. Start fast against NO and dictate. No opening drive TDs allowed by the defense.

 

[Zuma]

 

[Zuma]

 

[Real fan 02]

I've come around on hawkins.. I know he's not an all pro or maybe even pro bowl safety..but he's rounding into a solid player.. Zach kurh is using him where his defencienies aren't as much as a liability.

He's getting better...

 

[Real fan 02]

 

[signbabybrady]

 

[signbabybrady]

 

[Real fan 02]

I definitely feel whenever Vrabel doesn't go directly to DM to hand out the game ball he's doing it with a strong meaning behind it... it's definitely a excellent motivational tactic to show Drake what he's expected to do.

 

[TheRainMaker]

New Orleans is a wasteland for players. I have no idea why Cameron Jordan has stayed for so many years. Ditto for Demario Davis.

 

[Real fan 02]

New Orleans is a wasteland for players. I have no idea why Cameron Jordan has stayed for so many years. Ditto for Demario Davis.

 

[Zuma]

I've come around on hawkins.. I know he's not an all pro or maybe even pro bowl safety..but he's rounding into a solid player.. Zach kurh is using him where his defencienies aren't as much as a liability.

He's getting better...

I got beaucoup dislikes before the 2024 season suggesting Hawkins might play FS on occasion in 2024. He will make a very good play and then a very bad one. I don't know if he's going for the ball too much or loses concentration or what. He should try to be more consistent. I think he can play CB3 depending on the opponent.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I've come around on hawkins.. I know he's not an all pro or maybe even pro bowl safety..but he's rounding into a solid player.. Zach kurh is using him where his defencienies aren't as much as a liability.

He's getting better...

Why do you think he is getting better? I missed that part.

 

[Real fan 02]

Why do you think he is getting better? I missed that part.

He is giving up 40 yard TDs. He's tackling better and playing within the defense of what he's asked to do. He hasn't been bench so he assumingly is doing something they like. Please don't fall under the impression I am saying he's an all pro.

 

[Real fan 02]

I got beaucoup dislikes before the 2024 season suggesting Hawkins might play FS on occasion in 2024. He will make a very good play and then a very bad one. I don't know if he's going for the ball too much or loses concentration or what. He should try to be more consistent. I think he can play CB3 depending on the opponent.

Yeah... I believe it's a consensus we all agree he's not this all-world player. But he's the last line of defense and he's not giving up bombs like earlier in the season. As long as he can be steady we have Woodson also back there.