Patriots Fans

VTDragon · 08-15-2011, 01:27 PM

It was a fun preseason game Thursday night. Tough to judge just how good this team is as most of the starters did not play and I think the competition (Jacksonville) was suspect, but a few thoughts:
* I liked the rookie running back Ridley, good speed, good balance and willing to stick his nose in the line and not dance.
*Dane Fletcher had a great night at LB. Maybe some competition there?
*Nice to see Gostkowski back in uniform and kicking well.
*Solder looked solid at left tackle, but with Light re-signed, I expect he will see limited action this season
*Both QB's looked good, though Mallett was up against the last string for the Jags. I wonder if Bill will keep 3 QB's on the roster?
*Taylor Price looked real good at wide receiver, he was essentially red-shirted last year and could be a real break-out guy this year, especially once TB is throwing to him.
*If the Jags can be considered viable competition, it looks like the Pats have great depth, I'm sure a lot of their eventual castoffs will find jobs elsewhere at cut time.

Next up Tampa Bay, I expect the starters WILL see some playing time in the first quarter of this one.

Bruins Fan · 08-15-2011, 02:17 PM

This team will be very tough to beat,we will now have a pass rush

If the Pats had one the last three years we could of had two more Super Bowl appearances

VTDragon · 08-16-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

This team will be very tough to beat,we will now have a pass rush

If the Pats had one the last three years we could of had two more Super Bowl appearances

Yep

taltos · 08-16-2011, 11:28 AM

It does appear that the Pats have made some noteworthy additions, hope that the additons pay off for the team.

Stephen · 08-16-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

This team will be very tough to beat,we will now have a pass rush

If the Pats had one the last three years we could of had two more Super Bowl appearances

Playoff record 2001-2006: 12-2
Playoff record 2007-Present: 2-3

Unless that pass rush comes with some A/V equipment, you might be overreaching just a tad.

Bruins Fan · 08-19-2011, 07:53 AM

I see the Pats tearing up the NFL this season all the way to the Super Bowl.

Chad is a weak link and he knows it,he don't have much time to get his act together or he will be on the bench.
“It’s like a machine out there and I’m that one part that’s not up with anybody else,” Ocho admitted. “I got a long way to go, personally.”

08-15-2011, 01:27 PM	#1
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: Patriots Fans It was a fun preseason game Thursday night. Tough to judge just how good this team is as most of the starters did not play and I think the competition (Jacksonville) was suspect, but a few thoughts: * I liked the rookie running back Ridley, good speed, good balance and willing to stick his nose in the line and not dance. Dane Fletcher had a great night at LB. Maybe some competition there? Nice to see Gostkowski back in uniform and kicking well. Solder looked solid at left tackle, but with Light re-signed, I expect he will see limited action this season Both QB's looked good, though Mallett was up against the last string for the Jags. I wonder if Bill will keep 3 QB's on the roster? Taylor Price looked real good at wide receiver, he was essentially red-shirted last year and could be a real break-out guy this year, especially once TB is throwing to him. If the Jags can be considered viable competition, it looks like the Pats have great depth, I'm sure a lot of their eventual castoffs will find jobs elsewhere at cut time. Next up Tampa Bay, I expect the starters WILL see some playing time in the first quarter of this one. __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

08-15-2011, 02:17 PM	#2
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Patriots Fans This team will be very tough to beat,we will now have a pass rush If the Pats had one the last three years we could of had two more Super Bowl appearances __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

08-16-2011, 11:28 AM	#4
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Patriots Fans It does appear that the Pats have made some noteworthy additions, hope that the additons pay off for the team. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

08-19-2011, 07:53 AM	#6
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Patriots Fans I see the Pats tearing up the NFL this season all the way to the Super Bowl. Chad is a weak link and he knows it,he don't have much time to get his act together or he will be on the bench. “It’s like a machine out there and I’m that one part that’s not up with anybody else,” Ocho admitted. “I got a long way to go, personally.” __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.