Patriots Pregame Thread We're on to Cincinnati

[patfanken]

A list of possible reasons Chase is NOT suspended:

1. The league wants competitive games on Sunday. Without Chase the league probably won't get one. Casual fans will likely switch to Fox, CBS will be pissed, their advertisers will be pissed, and the league will be pissed if they have to lower ad rates due to lower audience numbers.

2. This is the NFL and our past experience should tell us that the Commish can do what he wants in setting out punishment. Things like evidence, common sense, precedent and rule of law do NOT have to apply because in the NFL the commish has the ONLY say. So, Goodel can do what he wants, period, even say the film was doctored to show the spitting

3. He can cite Chase's prior good behavior (has he ever been suspended before?

4. The Pats are involved and good this year and NYFL has a long memory.

No he's not. All his gadget plays have been played out.

 

[Real fan 02]

Mahomes looks indecisive. I don't recall him stepping into the pocket and hitting a well-timed pass much these days. He seems to run around and look for breakdowns more than anything. He also has the 3rd and long PI Pass down pat.

Speaking of calls, that KC-Den was one for the "worst called game" category. Did it set a record for number of calls? It felt like it.

Agreed here.. I don't believe he trust the guys around him not named kelce.. that PI seems to be part of thier play book.. watching thier offense reminds me of the 2019 patiots offense.. it looks laboring for them to try to make any plays over 20 yards.. don't recall Mahomes ever missing so many deep passes like he has to worthy and Thornton. Bo Nix is no elite QB by any means.. but he made the key plays for his team to secure the win.. and they were without Surtain.

 

[PatsFan2]

A list of possible reasons Chase is NOT suspended:

1. The league wants competitive games on Sunday. Without Chase the league probably won't get one. Casual fans will likely switch to Fox, CBS will be pissed, their advertisers will be pissed, and the league will be pissed if they have to lower ad rates due to lower audience numbers.

2. This is the NFL and our past experience should tell us that the Commish can do what he wants in setting out punishment. Things like evidence, common sense, precedent and rule of law do NOT have to apply because in the NFL the commish has the ONLY say. So, Goodel can do what he wants, period, even say the film was doctored to show the spitting

3. He can cite Chase's prior good behavior (has he ever been suspended before?

4. The Pats are involved and good this year and NYFL has a long memory.

 

[signbabybrady]

Tyreek Hill in his prime could make any playcaller look like a genius

What about those other rings

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[TommyD4207]

Our WRs already have 183 more yards than last years receivers had all year…

Jesus ****ing christ that's pathetic

 

[TommyD4207]

The team said they were targeting Thanksgiving for Burrow. No idea why BSM got the thought in their head that they were going to push Burrow's timetable up 2 weeks, when they have 2 games against the Ravens right after us.

Also - THIS IS WHY YOU DONT TRADE DRAFT CAPITAL FOR A 30+ YEAR OLD PASS RUSHER WHO'S MADE OF SUGAR GLASS.

 

[PatsFan2]

After seeing that Kyle Dugger Int and the effort by those Slow Bengals Fatties. Myles Garrett better watch out! K Chaisson and Landry will break his single game sack record. We are going to murder the Bengals on Offense and Defense!

 

[TommyD4207]

After seeing that Kyle Dugger Int and the effort by those Slow Bengals Fatties. Myles Garrett better watch out! K Chaisson and Landry will break his single game sack record. We are going to murder the Bengals on Offense and Defense!

Hey, Dugger showed off that 5-flat 40 speed on that one.

 

[patfanken]

A couple of thoughts to start the week with.

1. I wonder why our secondary and the term "suspect" are always linked. And while the secondary is not top 10, it is averaging just 215ypg and would be in the top 10 if they could just shave 15yds off that number. Also, the slightly higher number could also be because teams throw more on the Pats 1) because they know they can't run against them (#1) and 2) they get thrown on more because teams are often coming from behind late in games and we are playing garbage time zones.

These games are likely to be much more competitive going forward and our pass defense numbers are likely to be going down. BTW- we are #8 in total D.

2. Is this the week we break out (FINALLY) the hurry up offense? I do not believe this should be held back like it's some sort of surprise. This is new to Maye and NEEDS to be practiced in game time situations and developed as a regular weapon. The Bengals would be a good place to start.

We are in the last 6 games of season and ALL of the games we have left to play are winnable... IF we play a good turnover free game. Not necessarily a great game, just good. All our game plans and coaching from this point needs to taking us to where we want to be in the playoffs. The hurry up offense is just an example of one of these things we should be using over the next 6 games.

3. An example of a defensive aspect of the game are some zone blitz and different twist ideas that can be used by DL and LBs. Things they might not have used before.

There ARE things that need to be improved. Our red zone defense is high among them. Being last in that stat NEEDS to be bettered over these last 6 games. That won't wash in the playoffs.

4. Lastly, everything should be put into getting the bye. We cannot underestimate the advantage the bye gives a team. It is LITERALLY a free win and one less trial you have to pass than everyone else to get to the superbowl. Everyone else has to win 3 games, you just have to win 2. And in the playoffs, EVERY opponent is a tough out.

 

[Rob0729]

Not sure if this was posted.

 

[Joey007]

Not sure if this was posted.

Offense may need to pick up a little slack with Milton being out. Definitely need everyone back.

Just hope Rham and Henderson have a more balanced rotation than before, Henderson deserves it.

 

[Uptown]

 

[TommyD4207]

Yikes. I know LisFranc surgery's gotten more common over the last couple of decades, but still the results are kind of on-par with microfracture surgery. Kind of a coin flip.

 

[mgteich]

Why couldn't he do that here? This season?

Clearly, because Saunders and Pettus are so much better safeties.

 

[Uptown]

 

[PatsFan2]

 

[PatsFan2]

Chase suspended is that true??

 

[Triumph]

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[Triumph]

What a dope Chase is to act like that when your team needs you.

I thought that he was better than that.