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New England Patriots thread (MOD WARNING - #4503)

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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,546 ✭✭✭Masked Man


    **** you bitches

    Think it was sped up to fit imgur's size restrictions.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,500 ✭✭✭ReacherCreature


    Cue Welker busting his ass laughing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    wilforkdestroy.gif

    I could have sworn the ball landed in my garden after that hit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    Hazys wrote: »
    I must say, what a difference real refs make, you dont even notice them...the game went so smoothly today and no dodgy calls compared to last weeks debacle.

    I think the Pats had 1 penalty called against them today, which is very patriot like, unlike last week where they had 10+ calls against them...still a joke

    Big time, the penalties are called so quickly. Very smooth, hassle free.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,510 ✭✭✭Hazys


    Dan Koppen will be starting Center for the Broncos on Sunday...weird

    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/01/broncos-lose-j-d-walton-for-season-with-broken-ankle/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,091 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    It will be weird seeing Koppen as center for Manning for sure.

    I came into this thread to see if there was any praise for McCourty who had an outstanding game yesterday. I see none of his detractors seen fit to post anything positive about him. He wasn't the only defender to play well but seeing as he got so much flack in this thread last week I was hoping that some of those would have come on and said something about his performance.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    eagle eye wrote: »
    It will be weird seeing Koppen as center for Manning for sure.

    I came into this thread to see if there was any praise for McCourty who had an outstanding game yesterday. I see none of his detractors seen fit to post anything positive about him. He wasn't the only defender to play well but seeing as he got so much flack in this thread last week I was hoping that some of those would have come on and said something about his performance.

    I'd tone it down there champ. There was plenty of us singing his praises in the Week 4 thread yesterday ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,091 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    I'd tone it down there champ. There was plenty of us singing his praises in the Week 4 thread yesterday ;)
    Where did you post about how good he played apart from one very short post when he intercepted a pass?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 25,953 ✭✭✭✭kryogen


    A parade with a bit of fanfare is required maybe


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    The safety's were our weakest link on Sunday, especially Chung, his tackling and coverage was woeful at times. McCourty isn't out of the woods yet imo. He might have had 2 interceptions, but for the first interception he was well beaten by Graham down the sideline. It was Fitzpatrick's under thrown pass which presented the opportunity. Still he took his chance well, because he has missed a couple of these already this season. His second interception was simply excellent. There's no doubt he has the skill set needed, he just needs to get the consistency now and keep delivering.

    Tavon Wilson just continues to shine with every opportunity. I'd bench Chung and start Wilson, he just seems to have a good instinct for making plays. Chung was so exposed against the Bills and I think his lack of size is also beginning to tell, too often I've seen him bounce off offensive players or fail to stop them. This is the last year of his contract and he's not impressing anyone with his play. No news yet on the Gregory injury, but if he's out for awhile it will keep Chung on the pitch.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,510 ✭✭✭Hazys


    Cue Welker busting his ass laughing.


    Welker cleared all that up today when he revealed the true targets of Brady's outburst.

    “I think it was kind of directed at, towards me and Deion [Branch] a little bit," Welker said today on WEEI's Mut and Merloni show. "We were giving him a hard time that his knee was down and we didn’t know what he was doing on the bench over there. He better get his butt up and get back out on the field because his knee was down and so he’s like, ‘what are you talking about, I was in.’ So I think they caught him at a perfect moment where we were just kind of just jawing back and forth and things like that."


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Some story, Welker should be a politician. I don't believe him though, the crowd jeered when the Ref said the decision on the field stands as called (Brady's TD). Brady rightly expressed his opinion at their jeers and boos, which we all lip read.:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,091 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye



    Tavon Wilson just continues to shine with every opportunity. I'd bench Chung and start Wilson, he just seems to have a good instinct for making plays. Chung was so exposed against the Bills and I think his lack of size is also beginning to tell, too often I've seen him bounce off offensive players or fail to stop them. This is the last year of his contract and he's not impressing anyone with his play. No news yet on the Gregory injury, but if he's out for awhile it will keep Chung on the pitch.
    Its Gregory who is the big problem.


  • Registered Users Posts: 35 Mike912


    Masked Man wrote: »
    Should of said Pats running game instead of Ridley. Lol me trying to predict who the pats will use.

    Good call nonetheless. For my jibberish...can't be happier for being so completely wrong:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Its Gregory who is the big problem.

    He was part of our weak safety play against the Bills. But having to move out of position, while trying to bail Chung out didn't help him at all.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    Contract year for Chung too I believe. I'd be surprised if he's retained.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Contract year for Chung too I believe. I'd be surprised if he's retained.


    +1
    This is the last year of his contract and he's not impressing anyone with his play.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    I should read full posts :o

    Apologies


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,500 ✭✭✭ReacherCreature


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I came into this thread to see if there was any praise for McCourty who had an outstanding game yesterday. I see none of his detractors seen fit to post anything positive about him. He wasn't the only defender to play well but seeing as he got so much flack in this thread last week I was hoping that some of those would have come on and said something about his performance.

    McCourty's part of a defense that is still really worrying considering the offense was sharp in the second half. Hardly anything was generated on the rush, just six pressures, Wilfork, Love and Chandler Jones especially (one of our best D-line) was held in check by Cordy Glenn. Pass defense in my view was/is poor. Fitzpatrick fired 22/35 for 350 and 4 TDs, his receivers had big averages, if it wasn't for the four INTs, that's a strong stat line. Quarterbacks on the season are completing a lot of balls and touchdowns against us.

    Sure McCourty had a good game but the defense isn't great on the whole. A worrying carry on from last season.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    I should read full posts :o

    Apologies

    No need to be apologising bud, sure we've all done it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭decies


    Our offence ranked 1st our defence ranked 20th.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    nfl.com wrote:
    The New England Patriots need depth at linebacker. Bobby Carpenter is ready to help.

    Tom Curran of CSNNE.com confirmed that Carpenter is headed back to the Patriots. That's not a good sign for rookie Dont'a Hightower, who left last week's win over the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury.

    Carpenter was a surprise cut by New England after a reportedly strong training camp. The Patriots' defense has looked a lot better this year, especially at linebacker with Hightower and a healthy Brandon Spikes.

    New England's defense gets another tough test this week in Foxborough against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Week 5 does not have a slate of terrific games, but Manning-Brady might be the game we've been looking forward to most all season.

    UPDATE: The Patriots later announced the signing of Carpenter. The team released defensive lineman Terrell McClain to clear roster space for the linebacker.

    Follow Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter @greggrosenthal.

    Link

    Was hoping the Hightower injury would turn out to be nothing :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Adamcp898 wrote: »
    Link

    Was hoping the Hightower injury would turn out to be nothing :(

    I haven't heard anything specific on how bad the hamstring injury is. But bringing in Carpenter to cover isn't a good sign.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    Hightower practised today


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 987 ✭✭✭CoachTO


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I came into this thread to see if there was any praise for McCourty who had an outstanding game yesterday. I see none of his detractors seen fit to post anything positive about him. He wasn't the only defender to play well but seeing as he got so much flack in this thread last week I was hoping that some of those would have come on and said something about his performance.

    Get off your high horse will you. Trying to prove a point is sad by saying sh1t like this. McCourty had a very good game against Bills no doubt about it but like every player in the NFL they have their weaknesses and McCourty is so fooking hot and cold this year. One minute he is doing amazing things and the next he is choking and all this in the same game.

    Our defense on whole is hot and cold and clearly as a unit has issues but McCourty is not perfect and he isn't alone a few of them need to get their act together. And to be fair EE we started that Bills game badly and lets face it singing our defenses praises and gloating is stupid as the Bills are fooking awful football team and the result showed that in the end. They should never have given us any trouble to begin with.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Hightower practised today

    This is very good news.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,012 ✭✭✭BizzyC


    I'm actually more worried about the D this year than last.

    Last year there was the whole "bend but dont break" mentallity where teams could rack up huge yards against us, but found it tough to score many points, especially in the red zone.

    This year though, we're giving up a lot of big plays and allowing softer TD's.
    We're in bad need of better Safeties.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    Big congrats to Chandler Jones on being named the first Defensive Rookie of the Month this season. Hard to argue with that, not that I'd try :P

    Looks like Bill was spot on in trading up for the guy, I never thought he'd show such an immediate impact.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,500 ✭✭✭ReacherCreature


    I was reading Pro Football Weekly (PM for this week's copy if you wish) and one "insider" criticised Jones for only having one good game, versus Tennessee. I thought that was madness, he made bits of the Cardinals LT, Baptiste. He was held in check vs. Buffalo but that line played well.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    That's really crap "insider" knowledge.

    I thought he was great versus Buffalo. A sack, 5 additional tackles - two of which were for a loss (one on 3rd and short which forced a Bills punt) - and he was also up in Fitzpatrick's face for one of the interceptions to McCourty. I was very happy with his performance.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    Hernandez practised for the second day in a row. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭Tristram


    Great news about Hernandez.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Hernandez practised for the second day in a row. :)

    First Hightower, now Heranadez, JaMarcus you really are the bearer of good news :D.

    Hernandez is some healer and he might be ready for the next game. Hightower said yesterday a decision to play will be made on game day, but he's feeling no pain with the leg.

    Personally, I'd prefer if the Pats don't rush either of these two gems back to quickly. There's no need to take any chances and I'd much prefer to see them err on the side of caution.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    Loving the cover of today's Gameday program :)

    10479_10151200857462372_1472832071_n.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,091 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Another TO closed account I see.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Did a wee Photoshop homage earlier to Brady's & Manning's quarterbacking greatness. Think I'll keep it in here in case some overly sensitive type takes offence to it. :D


    Quarterback_Gods_Brady_and_Manning.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Inactives for today...

    (81) Aaron Hernandez, TE
    (54) Dont'a Hightower, LB
    (11) Julian Edelman, WR
    (28) Steve Gregory, S
    (47) Michael Hoomanawanui, TE
    (67) Matt Tennant, OL
    (92) Jake Bequette, DE

    On a positive note, Alfonso Dennard should get some good snaps today. Hopefully he can add some steel to the secondary.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 4,145 Mod ✭✭✭✭bruschi


    No word yet on when Shane Vereen will be returning from his foot injury. Anxious to get him back because I'm sick of Woodhead trying to run the ball.

    didnt post at the time, but I was a bit surprised at your angst to Woodhead, and I think you mentioned it a few times on here too. Last night showed why I would still keep him as a third down back. He brings a quickness and speed to a no huddle offence, and he converted 2 massive third downs last night, one on a pass, and one rushing. Both huge (I think both over 15 yards) and at a crucial time. I like woodhead. I like that he isnt an every down back and that he is able to catch and pick up yardage when he asked to come in. He doesnt burst through players, but picks holes and gets things moving. He will never have a consitant 100 yard game like Ridley and Bolden are both showing signs of having, but he adds another dimension to our attack, and I think is well worth his place.

    as for the game itself last night, one we nearly threw away. Were comfortable enough really, but just didnt close it out well enough. A questionable 4th down decision, and then a fumble by Ridley, both keeping the Bronocos within reach when we really should have added another score or kept them deep in their own territory so it wasnt a nervy 4th quarter.

    Still, a good solid if unspectacular win. Good to see Manning still losing to us :pac: But in fairness, he looked good. Some nice throws and some good grabs by receivers. Broncos have a nice team coming on, just a shame for them Manning isnt 10 years younger and they could be building a superbowl team around a QB. I think when they are ready to mount a challenge, he will be on his last legs and will need replacing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    bruschi wrote: »
    didnt post at the time, but I was a bit surprised at your angst to Woodhead, and I think you mentioned it a few times on here too.
    Last night showed why I would still keep him as a third down back. He brings a quickness and speed to a no huddle offence, and he converted 2 massive third downs last night, one on a pass, and one rushing. Both huge (I think both over 15 yards) and at a crucial time. I like woodhead. I like that he isnt an every down back and that he is able to catch and pick up yardage when he asked to come in. He doesnt burst through players, but picks holes and gets things moving. He will never have a consitant 100 yard game like Ridley and Bolden are both showing signs of having, but he adds another dimension to our attack, and I think is well worth his place.


    Yes I did and I think it was the Cardinals game where he seemed to be just getting negative yards and he really annoyed me. But looking back, I think he was utilised incorrectly by the team during that game.

    Last week against the Bills, he reminded me of the key plays he can make. Not sure if it was a third or even fourth down, Brady was under pressure and being pushed out of the pocket. Woodhead was clever and quick enough to spot Brady in trouble. He came back quickly from his route, imporvised and made himself available to Brady and he scores a critical TD.

    That's the kind of play that makes him a key player for me. The third down run he converted yesterday was an excellent play. He found the gap and made a critical gain. So ya, my faith is fully restored in the guy.


  • Site Banned Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Ares


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Another TO closed account I see.

    Hardly surprising.

    Does his annual 'fúck this i'm never coming back' and reopens again in about 3 weeks time.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭SixtyTwo


    Ares wrote: »
    eagle eye wrote: »
    Another TO closed account I see.

    Hardly surprising.

    Does his annual 'fúck this i'm never coming back' and reopens again in about 3 weeks time.

    Couldn't be more wrong i explained to frostie my reasons but im not about to explain them here. Its funny though people gave me sh1t for saying i was going last time and i do it quietly after explaining to frostie and folk make an issue of. My closure will be permanent this time and this account will close also after i send a few pm to certain guys.

    As for the 3 week thing yeah ok dude the first TO account was closed for nearly a year.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,139 ✭✭✭Red Crow


    SixtyTwo wrote: »
    Couldn't be more wrong i explained to frostie my reasons but im not about to explain them here. Its funny though people gave me sh1t for saying i was going last time and i do it quietly after explaining to frostie and folk make an issue of. My closure will be permanent this time and this account will close also after i send a few pm to certain guys.

    As for the 3 week thing yeah ok dude the first TO account was closed for nearly a year.

    Why close your account? You're a good poster. If anyone is being a d1ck just ignore them.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,287 ✭✭✭davyjose


    SixtyTwo wrote: »
    Couldn't be more wrong i explained to frostie my reasons but im not about to explain them here. Its funny though people gave me sh1t for saying i was going last time and i do it quietly after explaining to frostie and folk make an issue of. My closure will be permanent this time and this account will close also after i send a few pm to certain guys.

    As for the 3 week thing yeah ok dude the first TO account was closed for nearly a year.

    Why close your account? You're a good poster. If anyone is being a d1ck just ignore them.
    Totally agree. Just ignore any assholes. I hope you stick around dude.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,091 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    SixtyTwo wrote: »
    Couldn't be more wrong i explained to frostie my reasons but im not about to explain them here. Its funny though people gave me sh1t for saying i was going last time and i do it quietly after explaining to frostie and folk make an issue of. My closure will be permanent this time and this account will close also after i send a few pm to certain guys.

    As for the 3 week thing yeah ok dude the first TO account was closed for nearly a year.
    Just like the others have said, you are a good poster. I don't know why you would close your account. If you feel you need a break from boards just shut it down and forget about it and when/if you feel like coming back then use the same account. That way we all know who you are.

    And use the ignore feature if somebody is really annoying you all the time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    +1 to Eli's, Davy's and EE's comments on Coach closing his account.:(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    A salute to Kevin Faulk, a loyal Patriot war horse who announced his retirement from football yesterday.

    tempAP00121701550__nfl_mezz_1280_1024_1.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 35 Mike912


    A salute to Kevin Faulk, a loyal Patriot war horse who announced his retirement from football yesterday.

    Epitomized the "Patriot Way". Did his job on and off the field with class and professionalism. When we needed that clutch third down play, he seemed to always step up. Great pair of hands. He will be remembered fondly and hopefully is a lock for the Patriots Hall of Fame.


  • Registered Users Posts: 35 Mike912


    +1 to Eli's, Davy's and EE's comments on Coach closing his account.:(

    Have enjoyed Coach's contributions during my short stay here. Very informative and reflective of his passion for the game.

    Who you going to argue the intracacies of the Patriots defense with Coach? The missus? She probably doesn't know if the ball is blown up or stuffed with feathers.

    Reconsider, it's just the internet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Mike912 wrote: »
    Epitomized the "Patriot Way". Did his job on and off the field with class and professionalism. When we needed that clutch third down play, he seemed to always step up. Great pair of hands. He will be remembered fondly and hopefully is a lock for the Patriots Hall of Fame.

    No doubt he'll be a Hall of Famer alright, he put the 'P' in production.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,012 ✭✭✭BizzyC


    Man I feel old...
    All the guys who were on the Patriots when I started following them have now retired, there's no one left.


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