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Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
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Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Well, they are getting Mankins back in a few games. Unless he decides to give up the whole year, he has to report by week 10.
Well, they are getting Mankins back in a few games. Unless he decides to give up the whole year, he has to report by week 10.
IrishWildcat
Holding onto what I haven't got
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
I think the true brilliance in all of this is taking care of the Moss/Branch deals during the bye week, which afford the offense more time to adjust to a new style of play. The old "Chuck It Deep and Hope Randy Catches It" play is gone. I'd expect to see a lot of the stuff from 2002-2005, when we had Brown and Branch running around underneath. Brady had a fun deep threat with Moss, but now it appears the Pats have gone back to the old bread-and-butter that won 3 Super Bowls: running, short passing game, and (still-developing, but getting there) defense. Should be interesting when they come back from the bye week, and Halloween is going to be a CLASSIC!
I think the true brilliance in all of this is taking care of the Moss/Branch deals during the bye week, which afford the offense more time to adjust to a new style of play. The old "Chuck It Deep and Hope Randy Catches It" play is gone. I'd expect to see a lot of the stuff from 2002-2005, when we had Brown and Branch running around underneath. Brady had a fun deep threat with Moss, but now it appears the Pats have gone back to the old bread-and-butter that won 3 Super Bowls: running, short passing game, and (still-developing, but getting there) defense. Should be interesting when they come back from the bye week, and Halloween is going to be a CLASSIC!
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
you caught yourself just in time
Defense is what separates this team from those championship teams. I see a repeat of last years' drubbing by Baltimore unless the defense makes a major step forward. Probably several major steps...
you caught yourself just in time
Defense is what separates this team from those championship teams. I see a repeat of last years' drubbing by Baltimore unless the defense makes a major step forward. Probably several major steps...
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mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
To hear some of them.....YES!
To hear some of them.....YES!
IrishWildcat
Holding onto what I haven't got
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Well, I don't want to get too "Rex Ryan" and say we're going to the Super Bowl. I mean c'mon, it's only week 6. But so far, I feel much better about this team this week than I did in Week 1. Our defense is clearly our biggest question mark, but if that game in Miami means anything, it means that every member of this team will contribute in order to accomplish the goal of winning a fourth championship within 10 years. After what (allegedly) occurred in the locker room between an offensive (meant in more than one sense) player and his coach, it seems pretty clear that the defense and special teams stepped up and took charge of that game. Little stuff like that is what makes the difference between "just another team" and a champion.
Now, it may have been a one-game performance. But I personally feel that given the recent personnel changes, Bill's deciding to put together a more serious run at the title than he did last year.
you caught yourself just in time
Defense is what separates this team from those championship teams. I see a repeat of last years' drubbing by Baltimore unless the defense makes a major step forward. Probably several major steps...
Well, I don't want to get too "Rex Ryan" and say we're going to the Super Bowl. I mean c'mon, it's only week 6. But so far, I feel much better about this team this week than I did in Week 1. Our defense is clearly our biggest question mark, but if that game in Miami means anything, it means that every member of this team will contribute in order to accomplish the goal of winning a fourth championship within 10 years. After what (allegedly) occurred in the locker room between an offensive (meant in more than one sense) player and his coach, it seems pretty clear that the defense and special teams stepped up and took charge of that game. Little stuff like that is what makes the difference between "just another team" and a champion.
Now, it may have been a one-game performance. But I personally feel that given the recent personnel changes, Bill's deciding to put together a more serious run at the title than he did last year.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
What are the chances he actually plays when he reports?
What are the chances he actually plays when he reports?
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Anyone else think the change to the offense might actually help the defense? If they truly get back to the ball-control offense of the Super Bowl runs, that means more rest for the D, and simply less time on the field. How many drives in the past few years were three-and-outs, running almost no time off the clock because two of the three plays were incomplete passes. And, how many 1-2 minute scoring drives were there? Yeah, those are flashy, but that also means your Defense is right back on the field again.
If this team returns to methodically marching up and down the field, you will see a dramatic improvement in the defense, and they will start winning the close games they've been losing.
Anyone else think the change to the offense might actually help the defense? If they truly get back to the ball-control offense of the Super Bowl runs, that means more rest for the D, and simply less time on the field. How many drives in the past few years were three-and-outs, running almost no time off the clock because two of the three plays were incomplete passes. And, how many 1-2 minute scoring drives were there? Yeah, those are flashy, but that also means your Defense is right back on the field again.
If this team returns to methodically marching up and down the field, you will see a dramatic improvement in the defense, and they will start winning the close games they've been losing.
IrishWildcat
Holding onto what I haven't got
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Very important point. Building off that, with the offense on the field longer, defensive coaches will have more time to COACH the players instead of sending them back out there to make the same mistakes again and again.
I am a firm believer in ball-control offense, even if it is old-fashioned and boring as hell. It's effective at winning games, and it creates a well-rounded TEAM...which is how the Patriots won 3 Super Bowls. They didn't win them because of Tom Brady. They didn't win them because of the offense OR the defense (or even Adam Vinatieri's right foot). They won them because they played as a cohesive unit...which really HAS been missing, and even in 2007 it was missing.
Very important point. Building off that, with the offense on the field longer, defensive coaches will have more time to COACH the players instead of sending them back out there to make the same mistakes again and again.
I am a firm believer in ball-control offense, even if it is old-fashioned and boring as hell. It's effective at winning games, and it creates a well-rounded TEAM...which is how the Patriots won 3 Super Bowls. They didn't win them because of Tom Brady. They didn't win them because of the offense OR the defense (or even Adam Vinatieri's right foot). They won them because they played as a cohesive unit...which really HAS been missing, and even in 2007 it was missing.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Even Justin Bieber is making fun of Tom Brady's hair.
The New England Patriots quarterback's long locks have been mocked for resembling that of the teen pop sensation -- and now Bieber himself is piling on.
In a video posted by Bieber late Wednesday, he raps: "Sacked like a sacker. Call up Mr. Brady. Tell him to leave his hair to the guy who sings 'Baby.'"
Even Justin Bieber is making fun of Tom Brady's hair.
The New England Patriots quarterback's long locks have been mocked for resembling that of the teen pop sensation -- and now Bieber himself is piling on.
In a video posted by Bieber late Wednesday, he raps: "Sacked like a sacker. Call up Mr. Brady. Tell him to leave his hair to the guy who sings 'Baby.'"
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Bieber is such a d-bag. I'm sure Brady really grew his hair out just to be like a teen-aged moron who apparently can sing...or, rap.
Justin Bieber: the first person to ever have hair.
Bieber is such a d-bag. I'm sure Brady really grew his hair out just to be like a teen-aged moron who apparently can sing...or, rap.
Justin Bieber: the first person to ever have hair.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
I know why people hate the Yankees and Red Sox, and it's why I hate the Steelers.
I knew what I was getting into, living in Virginia. There are all kinds of teams that are more local than New England. But I can at least count on being able to see the Patriots when they play the Ravens, right?
No. The CBS affiliate has declared themselves part of Steeler Nation. So we get the Brownies and Steelers instead of the team just to the north, which also happens to be a pretty good team (Ravens).
*sigh*
radio it is. Got too much to do today to spend the afternoon in a bar
I know why people hate the Yankees and Red Sox, and it's why I hate the Steelers.
I knew what I was getting into, living in Virginia. There are all kinds of teams that are more local than New England. But I can at least count on being able to see the Patriots when they play the Ravens, right?
No. The CBS affiliate has declared themselves part of Steeler Nation. So we get the Brownies and Steelers instead of the team just to the north, which also happens to be a pretty good team (Ravens).
*sigh*
radio it is. Got too much to do today to spend the afternoon in a bar
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
I've seen you type many intelligent and thoughtful posts and then you put this out there? Good God man, get ahold of yourself!
radio it is. Got too much to do today to spend the afternoon in a bar
I've seen you type many intelligent and thoughtful posts and then you put this out there? Good God man, get ahold of yourself!
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
One day, when I wasn't looking, I accidentally got old.
Know what else is getting old? The Patriots not being a good defensive team.
One day, when I wasn't looking, I accidentally got old.
Know what else is getting old? The Patriots not being a good defensive team.
Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
What a finish! Keep killing the clock and moving forward. Can't score too quickly here, and can't settle for 3.
Ugh. not good. too much time left to kick and give the ball back.
What a finish! Keep killing the clock and moving forward. Can't score too quickly here, and can't settle for 3.
Ugh. not good. too much time left to kick and give the ball back.
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FiveHole12
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Re: Patriots 2010: the Year We Make Contracts
Never a doubt.
Now just get us within a chip shot.
Never a doubt.
Now just get us within a chip shot.