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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 7, 2020 7:30:19 GMT -5
This is actually a real possibility and maybe best chance, albeit low, to get into the playoffs
If the Bills lose to the Steelers and Dolphins; the Dolphins lose to the Chiefs and the Patriots win out, the Pats would win a three-way tiebreaker for the AFC East championship.
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Post by cdj on Dec 7, 2020 19:28:54 GMT -5
Draft class is looking pretty decent right now with Duggar/Uche/Onwenu flashing at times (*Onwenu flashing all the time)
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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 8, 2020 7:05:12 GMT -5
Draft class is looking pretty decent right now with Duggar/Uche/Onwenu flashing at times (*Onwenu flashing all the time) Don’t forget Myles Bryant... he took over for Jonathan Jones this past week and was really good. www.google.com/amp/s/amp.providencejournal.com/amp/3807374001Also, don’t forget Anfernee Jennings... I’d put him at the bottom of this grouping but he’s been getting better and played over 60% of the snaps last week. Also, don’t forget Justin Herron who’s held up steadily as a swing tackle. Uche only up to 36 (46%)snaps but they were impactful and he’s starting to take over some communication.... www.google.com/amp/s/www.masslive.com/patriots/2020/12/patriots-rookie-josh-uche-has-taken-some-communication-roles-over-defensively-per-bill-belichick.html%3foutputType=ampSo let’s recap this class so far: Looks like they’ve gotten: A stud lineman who can be a stud at tackle or guard and on the right or left. (Onwenu) A new age stud safety who can fly around the field with speed and hits hard - coverage is a big work in progress but it’s literally first time he’s done it ever (Duggar) An impactful pass rusher with a ton of speed and a lot more upside untapped (Uche) A solid rotational linebacker who could develop into a strong starter as an off ball option as he gets more and now comfortable (Jennings) A solid slot corner who’s small but effective (Bryant). A good swing tackle who could develop into starter material. (Herron) A 3rd down back who showed some explosive ability both running and receiving but is buried on the depth chart (JJ Taylor). Honestly, and this is without camp for these guys. It’s the type of monster draft they needed after a few years of misses and using draft picks in different ways. Also, if the kicker amounts to nothing and the tight ends don’t do anything they will probably be the focus of people’s ridicule. If they can stack a second class behind this one... watch out NFL. |
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Post by mobaz on Dec 8, 2020 11:06:00 GMT -5
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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 8, 2020 11:39:33 GMT -5
I’d hate to have Lamar right now - staring down the barrel of a no win situation unless he takes steps he’s shown basically no signs of |
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Dec 8, 2020 14:25:51 GMT -5
QBs take time to develop. I think we forget that Tom Brady was basically a game manager for years. Sure he'd make plays when you needed them, yet the team was built around D and a strong running game till 2007. Even then part of the magic was the Patriots building the perfect system and roster for Brady to be great.
We are a few pieces away from being the perfect place for a young QB. Few more pieces on D, some more WRs/TEs and Stidham will be good to go lol.
I would certainly worry about Jackson because they have invested a ton in playmakers for him and they are all basically getting waisted.
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Post by mobaz on Dec 9, 2020 11:11:56 GMT -5
I'm beginning to become comfortable with Mac Jones in the 1st. He should be available at a reasonable pick (or a smaller trade-up) and he has looked very good, including in wins against A&M, Auburn and Georgia. Bama-Florida on December 19th will be very interesting for national title game implications as well as Trask-Jones draft battle.
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Post by texs31 on Dec 10, 2020 21:05:14 GMT -5
On the bright side, we'll probably get Stidham tonight???
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Post by wcp3 on Dec 10, 2020 21:18:00 GMT -5
McDaniels is dreadful.
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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 10, 2020 22:30:23 GMT -5
Is he or does he know Cam can’t do anything else? And if he can’t, then imagine what Stidham looks like in practice |
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Post by wcp3 on Dec 10, 2020 22:51:19 GMT -5
Is he or does he know Cam can’t do anything else? And if he can’t, then imagine what Stidham looks like in practice I imagine we’ll be seeing more Stidham from here on out. |
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Post by congusgambler33 on Dec 11, 2020 3:27:41 GMT -5
Were the Pats aware that there was a game tonight? I must have missed it. I saw the Rams running up and down the field but I didn't see the Pats anywhere.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Dec 11, 2020 14:34:21 GMT -5
You have to play Stidham to give him a chance. He'll never improve without a chance. Stidham actually targeted Asiasi, too bad the defender made a nice play. He brings growth, the ability to actually do things that for some reason Newton won't do.
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Post by electricityverdugo99 on Dec 11, 2020 14:50:12 GMT -5
You have to play Stidham to give him a chance. He'll never improve without a chance. Stidham actually targeted Asiasi, too bad the defender made a nice play. He brings growth, the ability to actually do things that for some reason Newton won't do. If BB doesn't start Stidham from this point on, then you'll get your answer on how he thinks of him. |
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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 11, 2020 14:55:21 GMT -5
You have to play Stidham to give him a chance. He'll never improve without a chance. Stidham actually targeted Asiasi, too bad the defender made a nice play. He brings growth, the ability to actually do things that for some reason Newton won't do. If BB doesn't start Stidham from this point on, then you'll get your answer on how he thinks of him. I agree he should start him but unless it’s an injury situations and Cam can’t go he won’t. I’m undecided if that means anything about Stidham tho. |
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Dec 11, 2020 18:35:07 GMT -5
You have to play Stidham to give him a chance. He'll never improve without a chance. Stidham actually targeted Asiasi, too bad the defender made a nice play. He brings growth, the ability to actually do things that for some reason Newton won't do. If BB doesn't start Stidham from this point on, then you'll get your answer on how he thinks of him. I don't think that's true. I'd point to Harris last year as a perfect example of why that's not true. |
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Post by electricityverdugo99 on Dec 11, 2020 19:20:56 GMT -5
If BB doesn't start Stidham from this point on, then you'll get your answer on how he thinks of him. I don't think that's true. I'd point to Harris last year as a perfect example of why that's not true. Harris has been injured up until this year mostly. |
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Post by cdj on Dec 11, 2020 19:57:10 GMT -5
I don't think that's true. I'd point to Harris last year as a perfect example of why that's not true. Harris has been injured up until this year mostly. Harris was banged up a bit last year but they also weren’t a fan of his pass blocking from what I recall I think they love the guy now tho. I know I do |
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Post by costpet on Dec 12, 2020 6:57:05 GMT -5
When you have a quarterback that can't throw, you're dead.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Dec 12, 2020 15:15:36 GMT -5
Harris has been injured up until this year mostly. Harris was banged up a bit last year but they also weren’t a fan of his pass blocking from what I recall I think they love the guy now tho. I know I do Exactly one thing that wasn't he's not good enough seems to have put him in the dog house for the full year. It didn't mean he wasn't any good. He looks like the best RB we've had in years. |
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Dec 12, 2020 15:21:54 GMT -5
Bill is praising Stidham saying he's done everything they have wanted out of him. He said he inserted Stidham because he felt it gave them the best chance to win. Yet Cams still his starter.
So he's basically saying Stidham is the better passer. Down big Stidham gave you a better chance. I don't know how else you take that. He's starting Cam because of his running it seems. Yet we are losing games because we can't pass.
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Post by voiceofreason on Dec 13, 2020 10:36:11 GMT -5
Didn't realize the Pats have almost 30 million of dead money coming off the books for next year. That should help fill some holes.
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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 13, 2020 11:57:29 GMT -5
Didn't realize the Pats have almost 30 million of dead money coming off the books for next year. That should help fill some holes. Yea, that is already factored into the projected cap space for next year, as is the roll over of around 20m unused space. They also have a lot of free agents. They are in much better position than most though and it will be really interesting what kind of money is spent on contracts. Could be some good bargains that other teams aren’t in a position to take advantage of.... The Saints are almost 100m over the cap next year... haven’t looked to see how hard it will be to get that situation rectified. |
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Post by texs31 on Dec 13, 2020 12:58:51 GMT -5
Bill is praising Stidham saying he's done everything they have wanted out of him. He said he inserted Stidham because he felt it gave them the best chance to win. Yet Cams still his starter. So he's basically saying Stidham is the better passer. Down big Stidham gave you a better chance. I don't know how else you take that. He's starting Cam because of his running it seems. Yet we are losing games because we can't pass. I'm closer to you in still believing in Stidham but taking anything that BB says in a presser as proof of anything is an interesting approach. |
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Post by rjp313jr on Dec 13, 2020 13:14:39 GMT -5
Bill is praising Stidham saying he's done everything they have wanted out of him. He said he inserted Stidham because he felt it gave them the best chance to win. Yet Cams still his starter. So he's basically saying Stidham is the better passer. Down big Stidham gave you a better chance. I don't know how else you take that. He's starting Cam because of his running it seems. Yet we are losing games because we can't pass. I'm closer to you in still believing in Stidham but taking anything that BB says in a presser as proof of anything is an interesting approach. Unless he spends 6 minutes breaking down a punt formation. |
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