New England Patriots Thread Mod Warning Post #253

Son Of A Vidic · 07-06-2019 3:57pm

me89 wrote: »

2 year contract extension for Jules, he deserves every penny.

Amen to that. Minitron has been a stud since day 1.

StringerBell · 09-06-2019 7:09pm

I remember BB talking about why he was kept around when he didn't seem to be doing much in those early seasons. What a fantastic decision it was to keep him on the roster etc back then, look how he has repaid the faith

BizzyC · 24-07-2019 9:30am

Allen Hurns hitting the FA market...
Not a top talent by any means at this stage, but he could be a useful body to bring in and compete for a roster spot.

eagle eye · 24-07-2019 10:03am

Wouldn't be mad about Hurns. Mike Wallace and Brandon LaFell are both looking for new teams, might be worth a look at camp at least.

ELM327 · 24-07-2019 10:47am

Would love to see both of those Wr getting a tryout

StringerBell · 12-08-2019 7:10pm

Surprised there's been no discussion of the Brady extension, coupled with him putting the house up for sale. Could really be the last year for the GOAT as a Patriot this year.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 12-08-2019 7:32pm

StringerBell wrote: »

Surprised there's been no discussion of the Brady extension, coupled with him putting the house up for sale. Could really be the last year for the GOAT as a Patriot this year.

The extension was always gonna happen, so not a big deal really. It's a year by year thing at this stage, everyone is probably aware of that. Brady gets paid, and we get cap relief.

It might be the last year, or it might not. I'm really easy about it to be honest. Brady is 42, we've gotten a hell of a long time out of him. It has to end at some point, and Brady has had 31 teams waiting for him to exit for a long time already

In saying that, he's still one of the best QBs in the game, and I'm hopeful for this year. Worried a little by the WRs options, but if there's a QB who'll find a way to win, then it's Brady. Should win the division, which means they'll be in the playoffs and so another shot at the SB.

eagle eye · 13-08-2019 4:07pm

Selling the house is not a big deal. His wife is too big of a deal to live in Boston full time. Giselle needs to be in New York for media purposes. It might simply be a situation where she was spending too much time flying to New York and maybe missing her kids too much.

Of course it could be just what you are seeing but I think it's less likely than it is that they are moving for family and business reasons.

ScrubsfanChris · 16-08-2019 11:57pm

Josh Gordon is free to join squad practice.......

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1162494426301849600?s=20

el Fenomeno · 17-08-2019 12:05am

Fantastic news. The WR group needed that.

AbusesToilets · 17-08-2019 12:24am

Hnnng

This team is potentially shaping up to be an all time great. If Harry can click, I could see us eclipsing 2015 (pre injury apocolypse) dominance.

BaronVon · 26-08-2019 9:22pm

Might go over for a long weekend this year, and go to a game. Any of you regulars any advice for:

Where to stay?
Best place for tickets, and how much should I expect to pay?
Other things to do in the greater Boston area?

Looked briefly there at tickets through NFL.com, very expensive for Cowboys and Browns, actually appeared to be reasonable enough for the Chiefs. As in less than $300......:D

27-08-2019 12:04pm

Patriots starting center David Andrews hospitalised with blood clots in the lungs. Date of return currently unknown. He had missed the last 2 practice sessions.

eagle eye · 29-08-2019 11:27am

Patriots brought in two OL additions, Jermaine Eluemunor from the Ravens and Korey Cunningham from the Cardinals. Both have started for their previous teams but were currently backups.

el Fenomeno · 30-08-2019 1:27am

Gordon back in action tonight and has a reception under his belt in the final preseason game.

paulie21 · 30-08-2019 11:42am

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Gordon back in action tonight and has a reception under his belt in the final preseason game.

Bay Bay caught 2 TDs. Wonder does he make the final roster

me89 · 30-08-2019 1:38pm

paulie21 wrote: »

Bay Bay caught 2 TDs. Wonder does he make the final roster

I'd be surprised if he didn't after last night, he looked good.

ScrubsfanChris · 31-08-2019 6:51pm

Brian Hoyer released...

el Fenomeno · 31-08-2019 7:31pm

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Brian Hoyer released...

Stidham has looked very good in preseason. I thought 3 QBs would be carried this year so it sounds like Belichick and McDaniels like what they see in Stidham.

Imagine if he was the heir apparent!

AbusesToilets · 31-08-2019 9:25pm

Lack of depth at OL positions could've weighed in the decision to let Hoyer go. He'll find employment fairly quickly I'd say.

Clareman · 05-09-2019 2:03pm

Do Your Job 3 and America's Game is up on YouTube, always an interesting watch in my opinion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM4IbL4CD-4

eagle eye · 05-09-2019 2:18pm

AbusesToilets wrote:

Lack of depth at OL positions could've weighed in the decision to let Hoyer go. He'll find employment fairly quickly I'd say.

If be pretty confident the decision was made because they like Stidham a lot.

Caegan · 07-09-2019 10:08pm

Anyone an reliable info on Antonio Brown having agreed terms with the Patriots?

Have seen a few mentions on Twitter but nothing concrete.

el Fenomeno · 07-09-2019 10:12pm

Well AB posted it on his own Instagram. Good enough source!

Holy ****

me89 · 07-09-2019 10:15pm

Holy ****

Classic Bill

eagle eye · 07-09-2019 10:29pm

Up to a couple of months ago he was my favourite non-Patriots WR, then all this crap happens and I went off him.
Looks like it's time to forgive and forget.
This is the best receiving Corp the Patriots have ever had without question.

el Fenomeno · 07-09-2019 10:31pm

Scenes when Gronk comes out of retirement later in the year and the Pats line up with AB, Edelman, Gordon, Gronk and James White on third down.

dh1985 · 07-09-2019 10:36pm

It's the best receiving core Brady has to work with. Could never understand why they didn't do similar earlier in his career. I just hope Brady has enough left in his arms to utilise these guys and doesn't fall off a cliff like manning did.

Caegan · 07-09-2019 10:46pm

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Well AB posted it on his own Instagram. Good enough source!

Holy ****

Thanks for reply, I don't use Instagram so wasn't sure if the Twitter sources were right.

Some move by Bill.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 08-09-2019 12:22am

I'd imagine Olszewski to be cut? He was already informed he was cut before a trade with Texans involving Crossen. Could Dorsett or Thomas be cut either? Obviously Edelman and Harry aren't going anywhere, and it's also highly unlikely Meyers will be cut.
What an absolutely stacked receiving corps we have. Am in a total state of shock we have Brown. Still can't believe it. Only shame is that he can't play against the Steelers.

Hazys · 08-09-2019 1:05am

Is AB a nut case? Yes

But we’ve got to take the chance on him because him and Brady, Gordon, Edelman could be special. At $9m/1yr he’s definitely worth the gamble

Also keep in mind, if he makes it through the year, keeps out of trouble and leaves as a FA we will receive a 3rd round pick most likely.

So the raiders traded a 3rd round pick, so the patriots could get AB and a 3rd round pick.

Hazys · 08-09-2019 1:28am

Also aren’t the Steelers still paying AB like $19m this year? That’s icing on the cake

This could all blow up in our faces so I should hold on the gloating but worst case scenario is he acts up, we cut him pretty quickly, we’re down $9m but I can’t envision us not making the playoffs regardless so it’s low risk.

AbusesToilets · 08-09-2019 7:59pm

I'm all in on a 19-0 season at this point.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 08-09-2019 8:04pm

AbusesToilets wrote: »

I'm all in on a 19-0 season at this point.

I wish.
But every reason to think that Gordon will get suspended again and Brown will derail himself here as well.
I love Brown's talent, but I kinda wish every team blanked him due to his behaviour. Two teams and he's been unbelievably unprofessional.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 08-09-2019 10:36pm

Won't be able to see tonight game live, will have to wait until tomorrow.
Two things I'll be watching out for (as we're playing a good team/QB
1. Is the defense what we saw for the playoffs (and some pre-season hype)
2. How does the offense look (will miss Gronk in the running game and his threat in the passing game)

Son Of A Vidic · 09-09-2019 1:13am

The AB move blew me away and it's the most exciting move on offense since we landed Moss. If he can quickly get on the Same page as Brady, then it could be very exciting. And if Gordon and it's a big 'if', can stay on script for the season? Then the offense could be devastating.Keeping the GOAT safe and healthy though is the bottom line as always.

ScrubsfanChris · 09-09-2019 1:44am

First of hopefully many Gordon touchdowns.

Sidenote: Are those snaps to Brady looking very "loopy" or is it just me?

Caegan · 09-09-2019 1:57am

Look like they loop up and come in high to Brady

AbusesToilets · 09-09-2019 4:36am

Son Of A Vidic wrote: »

The AB move blew me away and it's the most exciting move on offense since we landed Moss. If he can quickly get on the Same page as Brady, then it could be very exciting. And if Gordon and it's a big 'if', can stay on script for the season? Then the offense could be devastating.Keeping the GOAT safe and healthy though is the bottom line as always.

Looking at our schedule, it's basically lay ups for the next 5 weeks. The Bills are probably the toughest team defensively we'll face. Practically an extended preseason.

I know it's hyperbolic AF, but if this team stays healthy, 13-3 is their floor for a record.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 09-09-2019 8:58am

Expected a lot more from the Steelers, but they were dominated. Didn't help that Thomlin made some poor decisions that hurt them even more.
Great start to the season. Injuries are the only thing that can really stop another shot at the SB. In the AFC it already appears to be between ourselves and KC, followed closely by the Chargers and Ravens.

2smiggy · 09-09-2019 11:10am

great TD by Gordon, the man is a monster. Hopefully they can convince him to keep away from the weed till the off season.

SK1979 · 09-09-2019 11:16am

Just watched the game in 40 there. Looked really impressive for sure. The offence looks incredibly strong. I thought Meyers one reception was class. With Gordon and Brown now there are so many options for Brady. Was hard to tell in the 40 min game but the defence looks nice as well. Good to see Collins back.

Hazys · 09-09-2019 1:51pm

OLine is lacking depth so the extent of the Cannon injury could be significant. OLine could be the Achilles heel.

But overall it was an amazing performance.

Crazy that we’ve gone from the worst WR personal in the league at the start of training camp to the best WR personal by week 1

eagle eye · 09-09-2019 2:00pm

There was no weakness anywhere on Offense, Defense or Special Teams. Pretty awesome performance.

Looking at the schedule ahead and a lot of weaker teams in our next five or six games. I'm firmly of the belief that we wind down our players when we have the opportunity to prevent fatigue and injuries. I could see that happening two weeks before we meet the Ravens and then again right at the end of the season if we are in control of the conference.

Brady looks better than ever, incredible at 42, Gordon was a beast when called upon last night. Hightower looks back to his best and Bennett is one scary individual. Our DB's looked really on last night too. Everybody was on, it'll be interesting to see if we can keep this level of intensity up.

All that without AB and I was just thinking watching that game last night about how much easier it was for Roethlisberger when he had him. Roethlisberger was struggling to find an open receiver a lot last night, AB changes all that.

D9Male · 09-09-2019 3:36pm

That was definitely one of the best Patriots performances I have ever seen. I am not a Patriots fan, but it is incredible what the team achieves so consistently. It is going to be a long season for us ABP's, but I suppose we will just have to admire greatness.

ELM327 · 10-09-2019 9:49am

Brilliant all around game.
I think this could be our best dominating team since 2007. Looking at last nights (I watched the game last night, so I meant Sunday's) performance and add a functioning AB into the mix it is a monster offense

As mentioned, Oline is a bit thin, could be problematic down the stretch

BizzyC · 10-09-2019 10:31am

I saw a crazy stat today that Sammy Watkins is carrying almost the exact same Cap Hit in 2019 as AB, Edelman, Gordon, Thomas & Dorsett combined.

How the hell has BB managed to get that corps together for virtually the same price KC is spending on their #2 guy?

ELM327 · 10-09-2019 10:53am

I suppose it shows the difference between cap number and real salary?
Edelman probably has a team friendly salary, same for Gordon given his history
AB is a relatively low 15m/9m guaranteed. For his undoubted talent if he wasnt a nutter he would command probably 1.5 times both of those.

Hazys · 10-09-2019 2:48pm

Cannon's injury is not significant or season ending but he is due to miss a few weeks phew

bruschi · 11-09-2019 10:03am

The AB lawsuit just adds another level of circus value to the whole thing. I'm one who isnt convinced by it all. Is it worth the risk? Maybe, hugely talented receiver. But will he accept 2 or 3 targets in a game where we might run it more often? Will he sulk and shrug his shoulders and pi$$ and moan when he doesnt get as many touches as Edelman? Josh Gordon is in a good place right now and doesnt need influences on a negative value that may compromise him. I'd prefer a Josh Gordon who clearly is making great efforts to keep clean, who is all about the team and appreciates the chances he gets over an AB who is a diva who is all about him. Can AB change? I dont know. I've seen nothing to say he can.

A great player, no doubt. But will he make a mess of the dressing room? He has done it many times in Pittsburgh and in his short time in Oakland did it there too.

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