Patriots Football - "We're on a mission"

10-11-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by colimo

unfortunately for you all, the Pats are going to run into the buzz saw that is the Denver Bronco Defense....
Broncos 14, pats 10

Pretty close.

NFL Overtime rules are horrible. I have been saying this for a while. They should take a note from college football.

dunng · 10-11-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dogface_313

Pretty close.

NFL Overtime rules are horrible. I have been saying this for a while. They should take a note from college football.

100%!

VTDragon · 10-12-2009, 09:04 AM

Tough loss to Belicheck's former pupil.

Some observations:

The Pats won the first half, Broncos won the second half and then Broncos won the OT.

Broncos made better half time adjustments than Patriots. (Score one for the pupil)

Broncos were more inovative with their offense than Patriots, (score 2 for the pupil)

Patriots were hitting harder in the first half, (terrific protection for Brady) but seemed to back off during the second half and OT. The team was uncharacteristically flustered when they were unable to connect on their offensive schemes.

Patriots defense was picked apart by the Broncos being very Patriots like with a short passing game to lots of different receivers. Belicheck should be able to defend against this.

Patriots do need to sign Junior. That defense is in need of some passion. Allowing the Broncos to drive the length of the field in the fourth quarter
was just plain unacceptable.

Finally, it was not a good day for Tom Brady. Even an average game from him and the Patriots win this in spite of the defensive lapses.

Congrats to Denver for a good win. Now we put this behind us and bring on the Titans.

10-12-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VTDragon

Tough loss to Belicheck's former pupil.

Some observations:

The Pats won the first half, Broncos won the second half and then Broncos won the OT.

Broncos made better half time adjustments than Patriots. (Score one for the pupil)

Broncos were more inovative with their offense than Patriots, (score 2 for the pupil)

Patriots were hitting harder in the first half, (terrific protection for Brady) but seemed to back off during the second half and OT. The team was uncharacteristically flustered when they were unable to connect on their offensive schemes.

Patriots defense was picked apart by the Broncos being very Patriots like with a short passing game to lots of different receivers. Belicheck should be able to defend against this.

Patriots do need to sign Junior. That defense is in need of some passion. Allowing the Broncos to drive the length of the field in the fourth quarter
was just plain unacceptable.

Finally, it was not a good day for Tom Brady. Even an average game from him and the Patriots win this in spite of the defensive lapses.

Congrats to Denver for a good win. Now we put this behind us and bring on the Titans.

I'm curious as to why you think signing a 50 year linebacker who played poorly his last few years is going to help your team?

VTDragon · 10-14-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

I'm curious as to why you think signing a 50 year linebacker who played poorly his last few years is going to help your team?

Experience, passion, knowledge and most of all LEADERSHIP. That is what Junior brings to the table and that is what this defense needs right now.

10-14-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VTDragon

Experience, passion, knowledge and most of all LEADERSHIP. That is what Junior brings to the table and that is what this defense needs right now.

No, what your team needs is guys with talent who can play. I bantered with about this going back at least a couple of years now, the pats were an old, slow team then and they've just gotten older and slower. Your watching the swan song now. They've drafted poorly for
several years, and the chickens are coming home to
roost. Look at their offense. Who are the playmakers they've drafted over the past 5 years? Same for defense, with Mayo the exception and one year does not a star make. I see watching the playoffs in their future for years to come

VTDragon · 10-15-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

I bantered with you about this going back at least a couple of years now, the pats were an old, slow team then ...

Let's see a couple of years ago .... that would be the team that went 16-0 in the regular season and only lost the Super Bowl to a miracle catch against the helmet? Maybe you were thinking of the team that lost the best QB in football last year and just barely missed the playoffs with a backup QB who didn't even play in college. I'll take our old and slow team vs. the Colts anytime.

The Poet · 10-12-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dogface_313

NFL Overtime rules are horrible. I have been saying this for a while. They should take a note from college football.

Mayhaps you have held this opinion "for a while", yet I doubt if you'd have expressed it had the ball been off the other foot.

Bruins Fan · 10-12-2009, 03:43 PM

I pin this loss on Brady, his inability to move the ball down field, 5-6 yard passes to Welker just don't cut it, the TD pass to Watson was thrown behind him.
Zero catches for Moss, on top of that no running game.
The way I see it this year the Pats have gone from one of the elite teams, to just a good team.
That can change, but I just don't see the personnel to make it happen.

10-12-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Mayhaps you have held this opinion "for a while", yet I doubt if you'd have expressed it had the ball been off the other foot.

So now you are making a judgment about my integrity?

The Poet · 10-12-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dogface_313

So now you are making a judgment about my integrity?

No, not at all. Just pointing out that it's human nature to dislike something that does not benefit oneself, yet accept it if it does. If that offends you, then

10-12-2009, 09:04 AM	#3
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: Patriots Football - "We're on a mission" Tough loss to Belicheck's former pupil. Some observations: The Pats won the first half, Broncos won the second half and then Broncos won the OT. Broncos made better half time adjustments than Patriots. (Score one for the pupil) Broncos were more inovative with their offense than Patriots, (score 2 for the pupil) Patriots were hitting harder in the first half, (terrific protection for Brady) but seemed to back off during the second half and OT. The team was uncharacteristically flustered when they were unable to connect on their offensive schemes. Patriots defense was picked apart by the Broncos being very Patriots like with a short passing game to lots of different receivers. Belicheck should be able to defend against this. Patriots do need to sign Junior. That defense is in need of some passion. Allowing the Broncos to drive the length of the field in the fourth quarter was just plain unacceptable. Finally, it was not a good day for Tom Brady. Even an average game from him and the Patriots win this in spite of the defensive lapses. Congrats to Denver for a good win. Now we put this behind us and bring on the Titans. __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

10-12-2009, 03:43 PM	#9
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Patriots Football - "We're on a mission" I pin this loss on Brady, his inability to move the ball down field, 5-6 yard passes to Welker just don't cut it, the TD pass to Watson was thrown behind him. Zero catches for Moss, on top of that no running game. The way I see it this year the Pats have gone from one of the elite teams, to just a good team. That can change, but I just don't see the personnel to make it happen. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.