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[squicken]

Watched Texans game over lunch. Watt is just insane. Polumbus had no chance.

I'm curious to see what the word is on how the plan to use Swearinger. He played almost like a LB, and was all over the place. Makes mistakes but also makes plays. Still does some cheap stuff but he also looks much better than last year

 

[TheFatOne]

But they've won super bowls and have had success in the playoffs.

Also, don't act like you wouldn't want the success the Patriots have had.

LOL success in the playoffs? Are we watching the same team? The biggest choke job ever in the super bowl is now a success?They were gifted an opportunity at the super bowl by ravens, and have been annihilated by any good team in the AFC championship game. How's that success in the playoffs?

 

[Alligatorjandro]

It's been a decade, won with a defense built by Pete Carroll. The Cheat has done two things, lucked out on Brady and perfected a surveillance system.

You can't bring me down.

 

[eznark]

funny how one bad half make the patriots a failure as a team

tdr chill bruh

Brady was hot garbage a full game. On top of being mediocre at best all year last year.

But yeah, let's pretend it was just one bad half.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Eagles backup tackle Allen Barbre has a high ankle sprain and will be out 4-6 weeks. Just in time for Lane Johnson to get back from his suspension. Uhg.

Evan Mathis has an MCL sprain but is seeking a second opinion. Since it's not an MCL tear that is pretty promising. Depending on the severity that can be a fairly short injury compared to what looked like a season ender when he went down.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

funny how one bad half make the patriots a failure as a team

tdr chill bruh

What did I do?

I still think the Pats will be pretty good this year and I expect them to win the division. Obviously yesterday was great for the Dolphins and their fans but it's only one game.

That said, if I was a Pats fan I'd be worried about Brady's play yesterday and last season. I said the same thing during the offseason.

 

[Himynameischris]

If we didn't play dolphins football we could have scored at least another TD against the pats, maybe more.

 

[MechDX]

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer · 42s
Texans S DJ Swearinger told me Jadeveon Clowney said in the immediate aftermath he stepped on one of "the holes" in the NRG Stadium field.

Please McNair switch to the field turf field.

 

[Bread]

Brady was hot garbage a full game. On top of being mediocre at best all year last year.

But yeah, let's pretend it was just one bad half.

Brady was 15-21 before the half and he orchestrated a couple of nice scoring drives. Once the Dolphins were able to get constant pressure with a 4 man rush the offense stopped moving.

What did I do?

I still think the Pats will be pretty good this year and I expect them to win the division. Obviously yesterday was great for the Dolphins and their fans but it's only one game.

That said, if I was a Pats fan I'd be worried about Brady's play yesterday and last season. I said the same thing during the offseason.

You compared us to the Eagles bro! The Eagles...

 

[cdyhybrid]

He literally posted like a half hour ago.

Oh. This thread moves too fast now.

 

[Spinluck]

We'll be OK. We actually have people who can build a team and aren't ran by a drug addict.

:lol

Good luck with that!

 

[TheFatOne]

If we didn't play dolphins football we could have scored at least another TD against the pats, maybe more.

This is a pretty stupid what if game.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Brady was 15-21 before the half and he orchestrated a couple of nice scoring drives. Once the Dolphins were able to get constant pressure with a 4 man rush the offense stopped moving.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=128878904&postcount=11008

 

[Alligatorjandro]

You guys are right. The seasons over.

 

[Bread]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=128878904&postcount=11008

Jimmy deserves the world and I want to give it to him!

 

[TheFatOne]

You guys are right. The seasons over.

No one is saying this

 

[Dragon]

The Patriots played like unadulterated diarrhea in the second half. There's no reason for anyone to defend it. The first half they played decently.

The Dolphins also had a friggin blocked punt for God's sake, the what if game is stupid and pointless. The Fins won, the Pats lost, the end. Move on to the Vikings.

 

[Spinluck]

Was Gronk hurt that game? Dude couldn't get separation from some backup LBs for some stretches of the game. Probably rust, but it didn't help that Brady was forcing it to two guys for most of the 2nd half.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Has anyone heard from Dutch? I'm worried.

*hug*

 

[MechDX]

Was Gronk hurt that game? Dude couldn't get separation from some backup LBs for some stretches of the game. Probably rust, but it didn't help that Brady was forcing it to two guys for most of the 2nd half.

When the QB is focusing on one receiver its not hard for a defense to lock in on that single target.

 

[Himynameischris]

This is a pretty stupid what if game.

Truth hurts

 

[jmdajr]

Please McNair switch to the field turf field.

Damn almost got Welker'd

 

[Dragon]

Was Gronk hurt that game? Dude couldn't get separation from some backup LBs for some stretches of the game. Probably rust, but it didn't help that Brady was forcing it to two guys for most of the 2nd half.

He played like 40% of the snaps (like 33 out of 86 or something like that). He's obviously still not 100%, but yeah it's a bit worrying.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Was Gronk hurt that game? Dude couldn't get separation from some backup LBs for some stretches of the game. Probably rust, but it didn't help that Brady was forcing it to two guys for most of the 2nd half.

He wasn't fully healthy. Didn't play much the 2nd half. This was his first game he played in this year though.

 

[Fox318]

The Patriots played like unadulterated diarrhea in the second half. There's no reason for anyone to defend it. The first half they played decently.

The Dolphins also had a friggin blocked punt for God's sake, the what if game is stupid and pointless. The Fins won, the Pats lost, the end. Move on to the Vikings.

But what about the amazing mind of Bill Belicheat?

I like his plan of making no adjustments in the 2nd half and trading away your top olineman.

 

[Hunter S.]

I know no one will care as much, but Alex Smith was worse than Brady. Probably had his worst game in a long time. It pleases me.

 

[Dragon]

But what about the amazing mind of Bill Belicheat?

I like his plan of making no adjustments in the 2nd half and trading away your top olineman.

Belichick makes dumb moves certainly, but his career speaks for itself. You want to talk shit because your team played the Raiders, go for it, there's not much I can say.

 

[chuckddd]

I know how we can rid ourselves of this Pats infighting.

TIME TO RIDE THE BIKE!

 

[TheFatOne]

The Patriots played like unadulterated diarrhea in the second half. There's no reason for anyone to defend it. The first half they played decently.

The Dolphins also had a friggin blocked punt for God's sake, the what if game is stupid and pointless. The Fins won, the Pats lost, the end. Move on to the Vikings.

Another reason I'm not to worried is that they always play like dog shit in Miami.

Was Gronk hurt that game? Dude couldn't get separation from some backup LBs for some stretches of the game. Probably rust, but it didn't help that Brady was forcing it to two guys for most of the 2nd half.

Most likely rust and not in game shape. No real preseason or camp.

 

[cdyhybrid]

I know no one will care as much, but Alex Smith was worse than Brady. Probably had his worst game in a long time. It pleases me.

To be fair, playing across from a stud like Jake would make most QBs look bad.

 

[RELAYER]

Why are you all talking about these loser teams when you could be talking about the Falcons?

 

[Sweeney Tom]

@JasonLaCanfora
Ravens have announced an 8pm availability with coach John Harbaugh and players

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Why are you all talking about these loser teams when you could be talking about the Falcons?

Who are you

 

[TheFatOne]

But what about the amazing mind of Bill Belicheat?

I like his plan of making no adjustments in the 2nd half and trading away your top olineman.

This is a silly post at least the second half is. The problems came from the tackles for the most part yesterday not the guard who replaced mankind.

 

[eznark]

I know no one will care as much, but Alex Smith was worse than Brady. Probably had his worst game in a long time. It pleases me.

Gain per passing play: 4.4 yards.

Better than Brady!

 

[Dragon]

Who are you

Some dumb fan of Cowardly Ryan it looks like (he played very well yesterday against a shitty defense!).

 

[Goro Majima]

Eagles backup tackle Allen Barbre has a high ankle sprain and will be out 4-6 weeks. Just in time for Lane Johnson to get back from his suspension. Uhg.

Evan Mathis has an MCL sprain but is seeking a second opinion. Since it's not an MCL tear that is pretty promising. Depending on the severity that can be a fairly short injury compared to what looked like a season ender when he went down.

Holy shit Allen Barbre isn't out of the league yet?

 

[gutshot]

Eagles backup tackle Allen Barbre has a high ankle sprain and will be out 4-6 weeks. Just in time for Lane Johnson to get back from his suspension. Uhg.

Evan Mathis has an MCL sprain but is seeking a second opinion. Since it's not an MCL tear that is pretty promising. Depending on the severity that can be a fairly short injury compared to what looked like a season ender when he went down.

Sounds like it's a grade 3 sprain though, which could be a couple months of recovery time. Better than being out for the year of course, but still hurts.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Truth hurts

I really hope the offense tightens it up as the season goes on. I want to see:

1. Dion Sims make that TD catch.

2. Wallace catch that long ball in bounds for the TD (or Tannehill throw it a foot more to the left).

3. Tannehill hit Wallace on that early INT.

4. Fewer drives stalling inside the ten (2 off the top of my head).

5. Less fumbling.

 

[Himynameischris]

lol dude just fell through the floor of a storage room on the second floor, he didn't fall all the way though, he's ok

Edit:

I really hope the offense tightens it up as the season goes on. I want to see:

1. Dion Sims make that TD catch.

2. Wallace catch that long ball in bounds for the TD (or Tannehill throw it a foot more to the left).

3. Tannehill hit Wallace on that early INT.

4. Fewer drives stalling inside the ten (2 off the top of my head).

5. Less fumbling.

And more Hartline, surprised they took him out of the game. I hope that was an off game by Tannehill, his accuracy was never that bad last year if ever.

 

[Bread]

The first half was more important for the Pats, just like how the comeback is more important than the win sometimes.

 

[TheFatOne]

Truth hurts

Lol and if the pats didn't get a blocked punt they would have won 50 -0. What if games are always stupid.

 

[squicken]

Please McNair switch to the field turf field.

God that is stupid. He should take heat for but never will. Where is the NFLPA? How many injuries does that field have to cause for them to act?

 

[Himynameischris]

Lol and if the pats didn't get a blocked punt they would have won 50 -0. What if games are always stupid.

Considering it was a 3 and out I don't see how that's possible but ok

 

[rokkerkory]

Sitting Brady and starting Luck. I should have listened to you guys.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

And more Hartline, surprised they took him out of the game. I hope that was an off game by Tannehill, his accuracy was never that bad last year if ever.

Hopefully some of it is just timing issues with the new offense, but yeah, accuracy has to be better.

The amazing thing is Tannehill actually had time to work through his reads occasionally. That was probably a little confusing for him.

This offense has a lot of weapons. We didn't see much of Hartline, Gibson, Matthews, Landry, or Clay yesterday. Each of those guys is probably good for at least one big game this season.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

The defense did enough to win the game yesterday, it was the offense that lost the game.

 

[jmdajr]

I feel pretty good about picking up the Houston D!

 

[jakncoke]

2-18 on passes over 15 yards. Such a stat, much wow, very incompletions

 

[Sweeney Tom]

@JamesWalkerNFL
Joe Philbin said LB Dannell Ellerbe will be on IR and the team will sign Kelvin Sheppard.