New England Patriots Thread Mod Warning Post #253

me89 · 02-10-2019 08:13PM

Gost headed to IR.

Not many great kickers out there.

paulie21 · 02-10-2019 08:26PM

me89 wrote: »

Gost headed to IR.

Not many great kickers out there.

Kai Forbath biggest name in for workouts

BizzyC · 03-10-2019 07:40AM

he was 11 of 15 for extra points this year.
Whatever it is that's bugging him, it's clearly been there since the start of the season and they've decided now it's not worth trying to play through it.

I'm assuming he's 100% done for the year now, with Wynn and Harry still open to return?

el Fenomeno · 03-10-2019 07:56AM

$5.5m cap hit next year, would save $4m of that if he's cut I believe. Could be the last we see of him in New England.

me89 · 03-10-2019 08:13AM

BizzyC wrote: »

he was 11 of 15 for extra points this year.
Whatever it is that's bugging him, it's clearly been there since the start of the season and they've decided now it's not worth trying to play through it.

I'm assuming he's 100% done for the year now, with Wynn and Harry still open to return?

Yes he's having hip surgery and done for the season. It's been bothering him since summer so it would explain the poor form.

eagle eye · 03-10-2019 01:15PM

el Fenomeno wrote:

$5.5m cap hit next year, would save $4m of that if he's cut I believe. Could be the last we see of him in New England.

He'll be back, he is top class. He has an injury he'll get it sorted now and be back as good as ever next season or maybe even in the postseason if we're lucky.

Foxtrol · 03-10-2019 02:16PM

me89 wrote: »

Yes he's having hip surgery and done for the season. It's been bothering him since summer so it would explain the poor form.

Has anyone come up with a reason why the injury would impact his extra points (11/15) and not his field goals (7/8)? To me an injury should make the longer kicks more difficult, so in this case getting those but having issues with the shorter seems like a mental issue.

This has the hallmarks of a surgery that could wait if the player was playing well but with him being in poor form they're getting him to do it now to stash him on IR rather than cutting him.

Hazys · 06-10-2019 12:11AM

Jonathon Jones was not fined for the hit on Josh Allen as he turned his shoulder first to make the tackle the helmet to helmet was accidental and Allen was a runner.

Son Of A Vidic · 07-10-2019 01:21PM

Hazys wrote: »

Jonathon Jones was not fined for the hit on Josh Allen as he turned his shoulder first to make the tackle the helmet to helmet was accidental and Allen was a runner.

It would have been a complete joke if he was sanctioned for that.

eagle eye · 07-10-2019 05:57PM

Patriots won easy yesterday without ever getting out of second gear really. They didn't look super awesome although the D is just mean.

DCD162 · 09-10-2019 10:15AM

Interesting comment from Adrian Peterson on Pats D

"They showed a lot of exotic stuff on film. But against us, they didn’t really. You know? It was like, hey, we’ll sit back here and see what you guys do, allow you guys to mess up."

Great sign that the D dont have to go all out every week to get the performance level they're producing!

ELM327 · 09-10-2019 10:29AM

From the last 2 games, it's been clear that the defense is capable of winning games almost singlehandedly.
This is a great improvement.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 09-10-2019 11:46AM

Only concern from me now is that we could be peaking too early. Our last 3 Superbowl wins have come off a bit of turbulence early on.
And tbh, if that's the only complaint, we're doing well.

ELM327 · 09-10-2019 12:16PM

I remember this time last year the general consensus was we were relying on an old QB behind a porous line and a poor defense. Didnt work out so bad!

j8wk2feszrnpao · 09-10-2019 12:47PM

The D has been great, but the opposition has been exceptionally poor. Ravens, Eagles, Cowboys, Texans, Chiefs will tell a lot more about the D.
But not to allow a passing TD after 5 games (I don't care who you've played) is outstanding! Apart from the missed tackles on the TD run at the weekend, it was a total shutdown. And there appears to be significant depth as well. Avg of 6.8pts per game so far, again even allowing for the opponents, is amazing to see. Long way to go, but it's been great to watch.

The offense still doesn't look sharp, but they're still putting up pts. It does fell like the TEs either need to step up more like they did at the weekend, or a trade for TE/WR may be required.

Giants on Thursday. Barkley playing or not will be a major factor.

el Fenomeno · 09-10-2019 01:22PM

Looks like Giants are missing Barkley, Gallman, Shephard and Engram per their reporters.

BizzyC · 09-10-2019 03:56PM

Reports Eifert is available for a 3rd...
Might be a lot to pay for a 29 year old who isn't showing his full potential, but he could also be a good fit.

eagle eye · 09-10-2019 05:19PM

BizzyC wrote:

Reports Eifert is available for a 3rd... Might be a lot to pay for a 29 year old who isn't showing his full potential, but he could also be a good fit.

He isn't worth anything like a third with his injury history. I'd begrudge parting with a sixth for him. He is only on a one year contract, his third such contract I believe.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 10-10-2019 02:37PM

BizzyC wrote: »

Reports Eifert is available for a 3rd...
Might be a lot to pay for a 29 year old who isn't showing his full potential, but he could also be a good fit.

I've heard day 3 pick, so rounds 4-7. Would be a no brainer.

Doogs27 · 11-10-2019 02:03AM

Winovich walks a blocked punt in after Bolden gets the shove on. Offense sputtering again, defense is balling out again.

me89 · 11-10-2019 02:46AM

Gordon injured so it's Meyers and Olszewski at WR no.2 and no.3

I can see a trade incoming before next week

BizzyC · 11-10-2019 08:34AM

Big Pussy Bonpensiero wrote: »

I've heard day 3 pick, so rounds 4-7. Would be a no brainer.

I'd give them a 6th for him.

Defence was impressive again last night.
Is it me or is Brady holding the ball a lot longer than he was the last few years?

Feels like his miscues are all coming off situations where we're not getting anyone open rather than him missing open player.

PIORUN · 11-10-2019 09:25AM

If Patriots weren't undefeated, I'd say the usual doubters would be coming after Brady. He didn't seem himself again last night but in fairness he has no one to throw to.

StringerBell · 11-10-2019 11:38AM

Offence hasn't got going at all yet, the AB fiasco and now Gordons injury haven't and won't help matters. Brady obviously isn't looking peak Brady but tbf his options are limited right now and I fully believe he, and hopefully the offence will be wound up as the season goes on looking to peak in January. Not so worried about October, the D is a big surprise in that they look very good, again I'd have expected to see steady improvement over the course of the season but you do need to take into account what has been played also. We will see when they get a real test where they are.

6-0, perfect start but plenty of work to do performance level wise. Great position to be in to do it from though!

eagle eye · 11-10-2019 01:28PM

Yeah, the offense is a concern at the moment. The injuries aren't helping but Edelman is just so important for us right now. Unreal that a fifth or sixth stringer can come in and grab a couple of big catches on the night. We should have Dorsett back for the next game which will help a lot but we need Gordon too.

Bolden amazes me, I didn't think he'd last with the team even with his ST's performances always being decent. Now he is looking like the running back that we thought he might be coming out of college. Huge performance last night both as a rusher and an ST'er.

Defense is pretty awesome, as long as they keep that level of performance up we are unlikely to lose even with the offense stuttering.

BaronVon · 11-10-2019 01:34PM

PIORUN wrote: »

If Patriots weren't undefeated, I'd say the usual doubters would be coming after Brady. He didn't seem himself again last night but in fairness he has no one to throw to.

Brady was much better second half I thought, completed something like 16 passes in a row. Run game isn't clicking, and Newhouse is a liability at LT. Hopefully Scar can work some of his magic, and get things going in the right direction.

Hazys · 11-10-2019 03:02PM

Apparently early signs for Josh Gordon are promising.

Still waiting to hear back on the Hightower and Chung injuries.

Hazys · 11-10-2019 03:04PM

We can sign Maurice Harris after Monday as his injury settlement restriction expires after Week 6. He was our best WR in early training camp until he got injured so theres a decent chance he comes back.

Bus Boy · 11-10-2019 03:05PM

Was at the game last night. Gordon spent more time on the physio’s bench in front of us then he did on the field of play. Got a selfie with Pat so turned into a great night. The tailgating was bloody cold though.

Hazys · 11-10-2019 03:21PM

Bus Boy wrote: »

Was at the game last night. Gordon spent more time on the physio’s bench in front of us then he did on the field of play. Got a selfie with Pat so turned into a great night. The tailgating was bloody cold though.

You thought that tailgating last night was cold??!?! Wait till you tailgate in -20C and you can't drink beer because it freezes too quickly! :pac:

You got a good game to go to. Competitive up until the 4th quarter and a comfortable win in the end. Glad you enjoyed it.

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