New England Patriots

[drop2d]

I hate the fact that coordinators can be pilfered during the playoffs. Patriots don't need this kind of exposure right now... no team does. You can't do it during the regular season, why is it allowed in the playoffs?

[DMBstandUP1984]

Pats ask for permission to speak to josh mcdaniels

[pathetic]

Pats ask for permission to speak to josh mcdaniels

http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/01/06/josh-mcdaniels-reunion-possible-for-patriots/xB9slJFrk40lWUhLuRed8M/story.html

[dmbredsox36]

I hate the fact that coordinators can be pilfered during the playoffs. Patriots don't need this kind of exposure right now... no team does. You can't do it during the regular season, why is it allowed in the playoffs?

I'd like to know this as well. Seems to bring unnecessary distractions to the team and one more thing to address within the locker room, etc. I actually didn't know that they can't pull coaches during the regular season. Seems like it'd be even more important in the playoffs.

[thebestauntie]

I for one, am very excited that O'Brien took the Penn State job. :D

[rickyh24]

Mcdaniels could be on staff for the playoffs if he is hired. According to league rules.

[pathetic]

Mcdaniels could be on staff for the playoffs if he is hired. According to league rules.

i wouldnt be opposed to this.

seeing how the rams are bringing in a new HC, i'm sure they'll want to let him select his own staff.

[schreiber89]

My roommate was the assistant QB coach for Ohio State up until last week when Meyer officially took over. He just got hired by McDaniels as an intern and he is 99.9% sure he is flying to New England tonight to join the team

[pathetic]

My roommate was the assistant QB coach for Ohio State up until last week when Meyer officially took over. He just got hired by McDaniels as an intern and he is 99.9% sure he is flying to New England tonight to join the team

my roommate in college had a cousin that worked internally for the chicago bears and according to him the bears will miss the playoffs this season.

[rickyh24]

:lol :lol

[schreiber89]

:lol I mean whatever man. Im not making it up

[pathetic]

:lol I mean whatever man. Im not making it up

i believe you, i hope you believe my credible statement as well :)

[schreiber89]

No, you're statement is bullshit. Jay Cutler is too good to miss the playoffs.

[rickyh24]

:lol :lol

[DMBstandUP1984]

Mcdaniels could be on staff for the playoffs if he is hired. According to league rules.


I know reports are saying Bill O'brien will stay with the patriots during the playoffs..but I just don't see how thats possiable. National Signing Day is 1 Feb he pretty much needs to pick a complete new staff its not exactly a great situation he is wakling in to.

[rickyh24]

Penn States problem. There is no way he bails on the Pats right now.

[pathetic]

If pats get McD before next season he'll probably be a "offensive consultant" since billy O seems to be riding this out

[mja271]

McDaniels hired as an offensive assistant for the playoffs, will be OC in 2012

[pathetic]

I was close with consultant :lol

[rickyh24]

:lol Patriots Cubs'd the Rams.

[pathetic]

:lol Patriots Cubs'd the Rams.

Omgz no compensation??1?

[dduncan6er]

Anyone else going to be a huge tebow fan today? :lol

[dduncan6er]

Omgz no compensation??1?

We'll let them have Ochocinco when the season's over.

[thebestauntie]

Anyone else going to be a huge tebow fan today? :lol
You bet! Should I change my avatar to a Tebow one for today? :lol

[trippingbillie4]

So we get Tebow? lol

[AJF_41]

u guys are toast.

[pathetic]

This is perfect!!! Lol steelers

[thebridge15]

Let's do this.

[rickyh24]

:lol :lol

[trippingbillie4]

I'm Sooner but I LOVE Tebow right now!

[rickyh24]

Jesus vs. God 2.0.

[rickyh24]

Think having McDaniels back will help a little more now?

[smudge1]

Think having McDaniels back will help a little more now?Help the defense??? I doubt it.

[rickyh24]

That's exactly what I was asking.

[dduncan6er]

Definitely need a healthy Mankins next week. The Denver pass rush is no joke.

[thebridge15]

I feel much better that this game has already happened at went in our favor, but we did benefit from turnovers pretty seriously.

[dduncan6er]

No excuse for the defense to let them drive right down the field the first couple drives this weekend. They should know exactly what to expect.

[thebridge15]

Yep. Perfect game for BB to win simply by outcoaching.

[jackisback24]

note to self: Don't send everyone in after QB and leave receivers open.

[dduncan6er]

That's actually not true. You need to put pressure on tebow and make him make throws. That's how the oats beat the broncos the first time.

[Trippin4136]

That's actually not true. You need to put pressure on tebow and make him make throws. That's how the oats beat the broncos the first time.



Awesome.

[dduncan6er]

:lol auto correct at its finest.

[artiej1120]

That's actually not true. You need to put pressure on tebow and make him make throws. That's how the oats beat the broncos the first time.

The Steelers' mistake was bringing the safeties into the box and their CBs getting smoked deep on man coverage

[Ascf33]

Fuck the oats.

[scrock25]

The Steelers' mistake was bringing the safeties into the box and their CBs getting smoked deep on man coverage

The box of oats?

[artiej1120]

The box of oats?

Smoked oats

[trippingbillie4]

So do we have any major players coming back for this game or maybe some players that were not 100% towards the end of the season?

[pathetic]

So do we have any major players coming back for this game or maybe some players that were not 100% towards the end of the season?

imo McCourty will be at safety again.

Mankins and Light will be 2 weeks healthier and so will chung. branch is back (we didnt have him against denver in the regular season)

[trippingbillie4]

imo McCourty will be at safety again.

Mankins and Light will be 2 weeks healthier and so will chung. branch is back (we didnt have him against denver in the regular season)

These are all MAJOR. Especially McCourty. Man what happened with the defense this year? Do you think injury was to blame? Or is our defensive core just very weak?

[pathetic]

These are all MAJOR. Especially McCourty. Man what happened with the defense this year? Do you think injury was to blame? Or is our defensive core just very weak?

injuries played a key part, but also, i think a lot of these guys either took a step back or didnt pan out the way Coach thought they would.

Bodden was hurt last year. he was a big part of the team in 09. cut

Sanders/Meriweather both had huge plays the past couple of years, but MEriweather was def overrated and wanted to freelance more and Sanders (imo) was cut due to financial reasons. they would've owed him a lot if they stuck with him...they should've.

McCourty's injuries this year have hurt his progression, but he is getting beat on a lot of plays and being targeted by bad QB's week in and week out. hopefully his switch to safety will help his confidence.

arrington is overrated, but he's made a few plays to come up with turnovers.

and then you have guys like slater and edelman...receivers playing defense. julian has been great as a slot corner and he rarely misses tackles. slater has been decent as dback/safety.

This team gives up a whole lot of yards in between the 20's but there are a couple good signs. they are above average in the redzone and tighten up more...also they havent allowed a huge scoring play this season. they don't give up an 80 yard passing touchdown or a 60 yard running score...

Coach has done some of his best work mid-game making adjustments this season.

[abbotter88]

injuries played a key part, but also, i think a lot of these guys either took a step back or didnt pan out the way Coach thought they would.

Bodden was hurt last year. he was a big part of the team in 09. cut

Sanders/Meriweather both had huge plays the past couple of years, but MEriweather was def overrated and wanted to freelance more and Sanders (imo) was cut due to financial reasons. they would've owed him a lot if they stuck with him...they should've.

McCourty's injuries this year have hurt his progression, but he is getting beat on a lot of plays and being targeted by bad QB's week in and week out. hopefully his switch to safety will help his confidence.

arrington is overrated, but he's made a few plays to come up with turnovers.

and then you have guys like slater and edelman...receivers playing defense. julian has been great as a slot corner and he rarely misses tackles. slater has been decent as dback/safety.

This team gives up a whole lot of yards in between the 20's but there are a couple good signs. they are above average in the redzone and tighten up more...also they havent allowed a huge scoring play this season. they don't give up an 80 yard passing touchdown or a 60 yard running score...

Coach has done some of his best work mid-game making adjustments this season.


Right on with all of this.

The Pats defense is going to have to do just enough throughout the playoffs, that's what they're currently designed to do and have been doing all season. Limit opponents big plays, force field goals and force some timely turnovers.

This is an offensively driven leauge and the pats have the offense to make up for the defensive shortcomings.

[trippingbillie4]

injuries played a key part, but also, i think a lot of these guys either took a step back or didnt pan out the way Coach thought they would.

Bodden was hurt last year. he was a big part of the team in 09. cut

Sanders/Meriweather both had huge plays the past couple of years, but MEriweather was def overrated and wanted to freelance more and Sanders (imo) was cut due to financial reasons. they would've owed him a lot if they stuck with him...they should've.

McCourty's injuries this year have hurt his progression, but he is getting beat on a lot of plays and being targeted by bad QB's week in and week out. hopefully his switch to safety will help his confidence.

arrington is overrated, but he's made a few plays to come up with turnovers.

and then you have guys like slater and edelman...receivers playing defense. julian has been great as a slot corner and he rarely misses tackles. slater has been decent as dback/safety.

This team gives up a whole lot of yards in between the 20's but there are a couple good signs. they are above average in the redzone and tighten up more...also they havent allowed a huge scoring play this season. they don't give up an 80 yard passing touchdown or a 60 yard running score...

Coach has done some of his best work mid-game making adjustments this season.

Ya I was going to say this. They give up lots of yards but I think our overall ranking can be misleading b/c of our very solid red zone defense.

[trippingbillie4]

As it stands right now if we made it to the super bowl this is how I'd rank who we'd match up best from the NFC

1) 49ers - We could easily put more points on the board
2) Packers - Their defense is horrible and this would be a very high scoring/entertaining game
3) Giants - Their defense is so good that it could be a repeat of that nightmare superbowl but this time not as close.
4) Saints - The Saints offense seems to be unstoppable and could probably outscore Brady and Co.

[gonz085]

I can't wait for the game Saturday guys! Win or lose, at least we aren't the Steelers!

[trippingbillie4]

I can't wait for the game Saturday guys! Win or lose, at least we aren't the Steelers!

If we lose we'll be worse than the Steelers. 3 straight home playoff game losses does not sound good at all.

[jackisback24]

It's a game of fate - a game of destiny.

Win it for MHK vs. Tebowmania.

41.2 rating I project.

[pathetic]

As it stands right now if we made it to the super bowl this is how I'd rank who we'd match up best from the NFC

1) 49ers - We could easily put more points on the board
2) Packers - Their defense is horrible and this would be a very high scoring/entertaining game
3) Giants - Their defense is so good that it could be a repeat of that nightmare superbowl but this time not as close.
4) Saints - The Saints offense seems to be unstoppable and could probably outscore Brady and Co.

agreed. i think NYG is a tougher matchup for this team than the packers. that defensive front is playing just as well as in 07. dangerous

I can't wait for the game Saturday guys! Win or lose, at least we aren't the Steelers!

:lol :lol :thumbsup

It's a game of fate - a game of destiny.

Win it for MHK vs. Tebowmania.

41.2 rating I project.

this!!!!!

[abbotter88]

As it stands right now if we made it to the super bowl this is how I'd rank who we'd match up best from the NFC

1) 49ers - We could easily put more points on the board
2) Packers - Their defense is horrible and this would be a very high scoring/entertaining game
3) Giants - Their defense is so good that it could be a repeat of that nightmare superbowl but this time not as close.
4) Saints - The Saints offense seems to be unstoppable and could probably outscore Brady and Co.


Not looking ahead or anything....but I would be veryyyyy uneasy about a 2007 rematch with the Giants.

I don't think I could handle another loss to them in the SB

[thebridge15]

If it's a Giants Pats Superbowl, I can't wait for the media to ENTIRELY change how they've been covering these two teams and make it seem like it's a similar matchup to the one in 08.

[trippingbillie4]

Not looking ahead or anything....but I would be veryyyyy uneasy about a 2007 rematch with the Giants.

I don't think I could handle another loss to them in the SB

I'm still convinced someone in New York sold their soul to change the outcome of that game. Maybe we'd get the big break this time. They beat us in the regular season this year which actually helps a lot in rematches.

[rickyh24]

I would do anything for pats giants.

[laura22]

vote for gronk!!!!!!! http://vizio.com/tvp

he tweeted this so do it :lol

[thebridge15]

Damn Cruz is gonna win the shit out of that.

[jackisback24]

Here we go again.

The Gronk-o's!!!:hump

[jackisback24]

BB on WEEI today?

[pathetic]

BB on WEEI today?

yup, every monday with glenn and michael

[jackisback24]

yup, every monday with glenn and michael
you sure you and Ricky aren't one in the same?;)

[thebridge15]

I would do anything for pats giants.Of all the teams in the NFC, absolutely.

[pathetic]

I would do anything for pats giants.

this would be awesome!

you sure you and Ricky aren't one in the same?;)

lol, yup. we both just have genius opinions

[DMBstandUP1984]

Saturday Nights game will have bigger ratings then the super bowl...book it

[dduncan6er]

You can't honestly believe that.

[rickyh24]

No way it beats the SB.


http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389569_10150525555907372_42693447371_8980066_12125 08691_n.jpg

[DMBstandUP1984]

i'm telling ya it will be close

[dduncan6er]

It won't be close at all.

[DMBstandUP1984]

It won't be close at all.

Unless Denver is in the super bowl.

My point is a lot of non-football fans do watch the super bowl...but seems to me there may be more non-football fans that watch Tebow

[dduncan6er]

It's on a Saturday night. It'll get a ton of casual viewers but not as many as the Super Bowl. Hell the only reason some people watch the Super Bowl is for the commercials.

[schreiber89]

:lol are you seriously debating whether the Denver/New England game will beat the Super Bowl in ratings???

[dduncan6er]

The resident Colts/Cowboys/Jets fan seems to think it'll be close.

[DMBstandUP1984]

aaayoooooo

[rickyh24]

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7441816/2012-nfl-playoffs-new-england-patriots-tom-brady-eager-work-josh-mcdaniels-again

[pathetic]

Woody Paige on WEEI @ 9:20 to explain why the pats are cheating by taking mcd :lol

[dduncan6er]

There's no rule by the NFL that doesn't allow it. It'll be changed after this year though I bet. And if anyone is to blame its the rams for letting him walk away as soon as the regular season ended.

[pathetic]

There's no rule by the NFL that doesn't allow it. It'll be changed after this year though I bet. And if anyone is to blame its the rams for letting him walk away as soon as the regular season ended.

yeah, i agree. the it's on the rams. they don't care though. i'm sure their next head coach will want to pick his own staff so McD would've been gone anyway...

i agree that it'll be changed though.

[drop2d]

There's no rule by the NFL that doesn't allow it. It'll be changed after this year though I bet. And if anyone is to blame its the rams for letting him walk away as soon as the regular season ended.

I would like to see a rule that no coach can leave, be hired or even be interviewed during the post-season. I suppose there isn't much you could do about coaches interviewing with college programs, but that may become an 'unwritten rule' after a while.

[drop2d]

Woody Paige on WEEI @ 9:20 to explain why the pats are cheating by taking mcd :lol

Missed ol' Woody's interview... what did the knucklehead have to say?

[pathetic]

Missed ol' Woody's interview... what did the knucklehead have to say?

he was being dumb. said the broncos should get steve spagnuolo and tony sparano since the pats can do it.

he was saying the boston sports media are all haters and tebow will be the qb longterm for denver

[rickyh24]

Woody Paige may be slightly crazy. Pats hired Josh before they even knew they were playing Denver and lets be honest they were probably preparing for the Steelers up until Sunday night.

[rickyh24]

http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2012/01/07/broncos-playoff-teams-should-officially-protest-josh-mcdaniels-hire-in-new-england/11679/

:lol :lol

[dduncan6er]

:lol:lol:lol I love that people are so pissed about this.

[pathetic]

denver's D is overrated imo. they have a damn good pass rush, but they've given up a lot of yards and more points this season than new england..

[rickyh24]

Their passing D is not good. Tried telling the people that thought they were a bad matchup for the pats that before last game.

[mja271]

Are Pats fans nervous about this game? Not as much about the matchup, because it's about as favorable as you could've gotten, but just about avoiding the one and done that has happened the last two years. Just curious if that's something that people are anxious about or if it's just a pretty levelheaded mindset that you guys should and will win going in.

[rickyh24]

I go in expecting the Pats to win. I usually always do since they are the better team 90 percent of the time but I also know it is the NFL. If they come out slow and half to go into the half and rethink their whole game plan like they have the past few games then I will become nervous. Even though whatever they adjust at the half has been working out well.

[dmbredsox36]

Are Pats fans nervous about this game? Not as much about the matchup, because it's about as favorable as you could've gotten, but just about avoiding the one and done that has happened the last two years. Just curious if that's something that people are anxious about or if it's just a pretty levelheaded mindset that you guys should and will win going in.

The players/coaches seem to be pretty level-headed, BB is great at keeping them focused on the task at hand. But it's definitely in my mind, and I have to think it's wandering around in the backs of the players minds as well. But hopefully it serves as motivation to come out and put the pedal down for 4 quarters.

I'm optimistic, but it's the playoffs, and anything can happen. Can't wait for Saturday.

[pathetic]

Are Pats fans nervous about this game? Not as much about the matchup, because it's about as favorable as you could've gotten, but just about avoiding the one and done that has happened the last two years. Just curious if that's something that people are anxious about or if it's just a pretty levelheaded mindset that you guys should and will win going in.

not in the slightest.

cant wait for this team to show they are elite once again

[schreiber89]

I go in expecting the Pats to win. I usually always do since they are the better team 90 percent of the time but I also know it is the NFL. If they come out slow and half to go into the half and rethink their whole game plan like they have the past few games then I will become nervous. Even though whatever they adjust at the half has been working out well.

It's also a short week for Denver while the Patriots got to rest and an extra game of film to prepare for. I'd be really surprised if this game was even close.

[rickyh24]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was a blow out. I also wouldn't be surprised if it went down to the last possession though.

[pathetic]

i love when people call into WEEI and intially say they're a pats fan, but after 2 seconds of listening to the guy you realize he's either a steelers fan or a jets fan :lol

"i want to start off by saynig im a patriots fan, but the pats havent faced any elite QB's in the league this season besides big ben"

ding ding ding, steelers fan :lol

[mja271]

It is kind of crazy that the Pats ended up playing only 2 teams that finished with a winning record this year. Obviously nothing they can do about that, interesting nonetheless

[pathetic]

It is kind of crazy that the Pats ended up playing only 2 teams that finished with a winning record this year. Obviously nothing they can do about that, interesting nonetheless

ya, but pats beat the chargers (who were playing better than a lot of playoff teams down the stretch) miami twice (also better than denver, cinci, and houston w/o shaub) and the jets twice.

[Roose13]

This is definitely going to be one of the more interesting match ups until the 2nd quarter when NE is too much for Denver again. Then again, I said Pitt would blow out the Broncos last week...

[gonz085]

This is definitely going to be one of the more interesting match ups until the 2nd quarter when NE is too much for Denver again. Then again, I said Pitt would blow out the Broncos last week...

I don't see Denver fumbling away the game in the 2nd again tho.

[Roose13]

I don't see Denver fumbling away the game in the 2nd again tho.

This is very true. It was fumbles from Tebow, an RB and on Special Team, correct?

[gonz085]

This is very true. It was fumbles from Tebow, an RB and on Special Team, correct?

Yeah. All back to back.

[pathetic]

This is very true. It was fumbles from Tebow, an RB and on Special Team, correct?

pats played tebow perfectly. KC, and the bills copied their MO and it worked for them as well. steelers got too confident and let their gaurd down. i mean, they had no safety help pretty much the whole game. that's a treat for a qb

[dmbredsox36]

pats played tebow perfectly. KC, and the bills copied their MO and it worked for them as well. steelers got too confident and let their gaurd down. i mean, they had no safety help pretty much the whole game. that's a treat for a qb

Yeah this is what I was thinking. The Pats will obviously leave someone back there to cover the deep play, so I don't see Tebow throwing for another 300 yards. Still, I'm slightly nervous about the weekend. I really hope they just come out and go full blast for 60 minutes and shut up all the critics with the two playoff losses at home, beating crappy teams, etc.

[rickyh24]

Everyone healthy and at practice yesterday. First time all year.

[thebestauntie]

I need a new avatar for this weekend.

[rickyh24]

Ya you do.

[schreiber89]

I need a new avatar for this weekend.

Since you're really a Bills fan your avatar is correct for this weekend.

[jackisback24]

I think a better question is whether Denver is a bit nervous going into Boston, where Tebow hasn't played knowing that McDaniels is now a part of the plan? Now of course we all know it's a small spoke on the large wheel, but in the psychological warfare aspect of the game, I say right now advantage Pats simply for the aforementioned items plus the squashing the Pats gave them last time after being down big.

Also, I will say this.......watch out for Houston.

[dduncan6er]

Psychological warfare? :lol I don't think the broncos care at all about McDaniels being on the pats sideline. And we won't have to worry about Houston. They don't have much of a chance going up against the ravens.

[thebestauntie]

Ya you do.
How about a little help then?
Since you're really a Bills fan your avatar is correct for this weekend.
Uh, no.

[jackisback24]

Psychological warfare? :lol I don't think the broncos care at all about McDaniels being on the pats sideline. And we won't have to worry about Houston. They don't have much of a chance going up against the ravens.

Any given Sunday, my friend.

And don't quickly brush off the JM factor. He may add little, but any advantage is an advantage. I do think TT will throw 2 picks.

[gonz085]

I think a better question is whether Denver is a bit nervous going into Boston, where Tebow hasn't played knowing that McDaniels is now a part of the plan? Now of course we all know it's a small spoke on the large wheel, but in the psychological warfare aspect of the game, I say right now advantage Pats simply for the aforementioned items plus the squashing the Pats gave them last time after being down big.

Also, I will say this.......watch out for Houston.

Tebow has had the whole world saying he was a piece of shit since day one. And don't even get me started on the Brady Quinn talk. I'm sure McDaniels isn't even on their minds right now :lol

[dduncan6er]

If tebow throws 2 picks it'll be because he can't throw, not because McDaniels is on the sideline.

[jackisback24]

If tebow throws 2 picks it'll be because he can't throw, not because McDaniels is on the sideline.
yep, not attributing McDaniels with his throwing ability but to insinuate that basically have a Tebow scout in JM (who drafted Tebow) not be an asset is being naive. BB is having school right now and JM is the guest lecturer.

[artiej1120]

yep, not attributing McDaniels with his throwing ability but to insinuate that basically have a Tebow scout in JM (who drafted Tebow) not be an asset is being naive. BB is having school right now and JM is the guest lecturer.

McDaniels hasn't worked with Tebow in two years. He watched him in practice, and then watched him ride the pine while he was in Denver. They'll learn more from the video tape than they do from McDaniels this week. His insight to a potential Baltimore matchup will be much more helpful.

[jackisback24]

McDaniels hasn't worked with Tebow in two years. He watched him in practice, and then watched him ride the pine while he was in Denver. They'll learn more from the video tape than they do from McDaniels this week. His insight to a potential Baltimore matchup will be much more helpful.
I still say Houston has a fair chance of winning that game, btw. And if it happens I hope the "Bmore is old and banged up" excuses don't fly. Johnson will be a big factor.

[pathetic]

Psychological warfare? :lol I don't think the broncos care at all about McDaniels being on the pats sideline. And we won't have to worry about Houston. They don't have much of a chance going up against the ravens.

Pats AFC road to the superbowl could be denver and houston... :lol who would've thought?

Tebow has had the whole world saying he was a piece of shit since day one. And don't even get me started on the Brady Quinn talk. I'm sure McDaniels isn't even on their minds right now :lol

this. he's the pats future OC, he just happens to be on the team right now due to there being no rules saying he cant. it's the last thing the broncos should worry about.

[pathetic]

I still say Houston has a fair chance of winning that game, btw. And if it happens I hope the "Bmore is old and banged up" excuses don't fly. Johnson will be a big factor.

i agree. any team with foster and johnson is a threat. plus that defense can still hold it's own without williams

[dmbgodagirl41]

If NE wins and Houston wins, I will be the biggest asshole at work on Tuesday.

[rickyh24]

So just a normal Tuesday then?

[pathetic]

If NE wins and Houston wins, I will be the biggest asshole at work on Tuesday.

So just a normal Tuesday then?

:lol:lol

[thebestauntie]

How's this? ;)

[pathetic]

How's this? ;)
seems about right..

[jackisback24]

How's this? ;)
you and Katie are neck and neck with post counts. Be interesting by Monday morning who's ahead.

[smudge1]

If NE wins and Houston wins, I will be the biggest asshole at work on Tuesday.

So just a normal Tuesday then?Probably a normal Tuesday....do you know why?

[joshizzle3]

Enjoy the game on Saturday since it's the last patriots game you'll see for a while

[rickyh24]

:lol :lol

[pathetic]

Enjoy the game on Saturday since it's the last patriots game you'll see for a while

a week is not that long

[gonz085]

joshizzle just ruined all the progress that I have made for legitimate Tebow discussion in the tailgate.

[joshizzle3]

:lol the broncos are better than ever. Tom Brady and his two receivers are pretty, but their worst in the nfl defense can't stop the most clutch qb in the league, the best rushing offense, and an amazing pass rush. Remember the first quarter last time we played? Yeah, expect a whole game of that.
Try 8 months, brah

[pathetic]

:lol the broncos are better than ever. Tom Brady and his two receivers are pretty, but their worst in the nfl defense can't stop the most clutch qb in the league, the best rushing offense, and an amazing pass rush. Remember the first quarter last time we played? Yeah, expect a whole game of that.
Try 8 months, brah

keep it coming i'm dying over here. why even play this game?

2 receivers is correct. he has welker and branch...plus 2 amazing tight ends.

FYI the broncos gave up more points than the pats this year. i guess it's easy for tebow to be clutch when he does nothing the whole game and his defense keeps him in the game to get his 50th passing yard on his 20th completion attempt in the 4th

Remember the last 3 quarters of the last time we played...yeah, expect that

[drop2d]

:lol the broncos are better than ever. Tom Brady and his two receivers are pretty, but their 2nd worst in the nfl defense can't stop the most clutch qb in the league, the best rushing offense, and an amazing pass rush. Remember the first quarter last time we played? Yeah, expect a whole game of that.
Try 8 months, brah

Fixed for accuracy... Green Bay took over the 'worst' spot in the last week of the season.

[pathetic]

Fixed for accuracy... Green Bay took over the 'worst' spot in the last week of the season.

and as shitty as the pat's defensive numbers look this season they still gave up less points than denver.

denvers pass defense is pretty bad and champ bailey is what, 40? brady is going to torch them...mankins and light back healthy :thumbsup

[gonz085]

and as shitty as the pat's defensive numbers look this season they still gave up less points than denver.

denvers pass defense is pretty bad and champ bailey is what, 40? brady is going to torch them...mankins and light back healthy :thumbsup

leave champ bailey out of this. dude is still one of the best in the game.

[pathetic]

leave champ bailey out of this. dude is still one of the best in the game.

he used to be a brady killer. he dropped the easiest int he'll ever see last week

[gonz085]

he used to be a brady killer. he dropped the easiest int he'll ever see last week

That's like me saying Brady is garbage for his game against the Bills this year. Dude is still lockdown.

[thebestauntie]

you and Katie are neck and neck with post counts. Be interesting by Monday morning who's ahead.
I will probably eclipse her over the weekend during the football playoffs. But I trail off during the week while at work.

[pathetic]

That's like me saying Brady is garbage for his game against the Bills this year. Dude is still lockdown.

i'll give it to you. champ is still a good corner, but that denver pass defense average at best

[gonz085]

i'll give it to you. champ is still a good corner, but that denver pass defense average at best

agreed. two rookie safeties = fail. Goodman has his moments but is still shaky.

[rickyh24]

Joshizzle :lol

[joshizzle3]

:lol this thread is making me laugh. The key to our success? Intangibles. I can't put it into words. You'll just have to wait and see.

[gonz085]

Joshizzle :lol

it pains me ricky.

[rickyh24]

:lol this thread is making me laugh. The key to our success? Intangibles. I can't put it into words. You'll just have to wait and see.

Ya we went over this weeks ago. Then the pats won. Brady isn't hobbled like Ben. Good luck.

[joshizzle3]

The loss of Dawkins is huge for us. Champ is still great. He's old- he's obviously played better in the past. But Dawkins being injured hurts everyone around him.

Yeah Ricky but it'll be different this time. You'll see.

[rickyh24]

I think it will be different too.

[dduncan6er]

The injury excuses start already. Pats beat the broncos last time without a starting safety, starting linebacker, starting wr, and they lost their probowl defensive end in the first half.

[dduncan6er]

And I believe vollmer was out too.

[joshizzle3]

No excuses. They're just part of the game. Goodman can step up big. We'll win because we played better than the Patriots, we'll lose if we play worse than them. That's all there is.


But yeah, we'll win.

[dduncan6er]

:lol keep telling yourself that.

[thebridge15]

What the fuck is going on? Did Broncos fans forget their three-game losing streak?

[jackisback24]

What the fuck is going on? Did Broncos fans forget their three-game losing streak?
or KC????

[pathetic]

Joshizzle, did gocubsgo hack your account or something?

[rickyh24]

What the fuck is going on? Did Broncos fans forget their three-game losing streak?

They are on a roll man. They have won 1 out of their last 4. They have all the momentum. It's not like the Pats have a winning streak going or anything.

[rickyh24]

Joshizzle has inspired me to take the Broncos and waive the points. I'm fucking rich.

[joshizzle3]

I totally did forget about our 3 game losing streak. I was too busy focusing on our SIX game win streak.
And :lok I've liked the broncos way longer than Jonathan, I just haven't been a troll about it.
Glad I could help you out Ricky.

[dduncan6er]

Your six game winning streak when you didn't play a single playoff team?

[jackisback24]

I totally did forget about our 3 game losing streak. I was too busy focusing on our SIX game win streak.
And :lok I've liked the broncos way longer than Jonathan, I just haven't been a troll about it.
Glad I could help you out Ricky.
looking at your sig, I hope haybale is your alter as that would explain some things.

[joshizzle3]

Your six game winning streak when you didn't play a single playoff team?

Remind me how many teams with a winning record the Pats beat all season?

[rickyh24]

Remind me how many teams with a winning record the Pats beat all season?

They beat the Broncos once pretty easily.

[dduncan6er]

We wiped the floor with you guys. Does that count?

[rickyh24]

:lol :lol

[pathetic]

Joshizz, while your broncos were losin 3 straight heading into the playoffs the pats were riding an 8 game winning streak and Brady racked up another AFC offensive player of the month in December.

Prediction:
Denver - 16
Patriots - 31

[artiej1120]

Remind me how many teams with a winning record the Pats beat all season?

I forgot that teams get to make their own schedules and decide who they play. Coming into the season they had the 4th toughest schedule (on paper) in the league.

[pathetic]

Pats beat Miami twice, chargers (both better teams than Denver IMO) jets twice, and your very own Denver broncos during a 6 game winning streak in Denver.

[joshizzle3]

I think the key statistic is that we won last week, and we did it very soundly. We look good right now. Riding a one game win streak, feeling good. I'm not worried.

[dduncan6er]

The broncos won that game soundly? :lol they had a 14 point league and almost choked it away because tebow is inept.

[joshizzle3]

During their 6 game win streak, the Broncos beat teams with an average of 7 wins,
During their 8 game win streak, the Patriots beat teams with an average of only 6.25 wins.

Pretty clear who the better team is.

[dduncan6er]

Very true. Pats got to play scrubs like the broncos on their streak. I mean their qb cant even throw.

[rickyh24]

:lol :lol trolls be trollin.

[joshizzle3]

Since 2008, Tom Brady has a 0% win percentage in the NFL playoffs.
Since 2008, Tim Tebow has a 100% win percentage in the NFL playoffs.

[thebestauntie]

Since 2008, Tom Brady has a 0% win percentage in the NFL playoffs.
Since 2008, Tim Tebow has a 100% win percentage in the NFL playoffs.
Sample size.

[dduncan6er]

Josh if you're going to troll at least be funny.

[rickyh24]

Tim Tebow can't throw a spiral. Brady can.

[pathetic]

I think the key statistic is that we won last week, and we did it very soundly. We look good right now. Riding a one game win streak, feeling good. I'm not worried.

I don't think Denver looks good at all. Hell, give mark Sanchez no safety help over the top and he might be able to hit a few receivers. That gameplan Should've been changed when tebow hit his second 30+ yard pass. That shouldn't be happening against a dick Lebeau defense but he was obviously too arrogant to change anything. If you've watched any pats game (especially the Denver game) you'd know that coach BB is the master of in game adjustments.

I'm not worried about this game, but it is football and anything can happen. Just not likely...

[jaking1185]

Man, I thought Boston fans were obnoxious. joshizzle takes the cake.

[rickyh24]

Winning a game in OT against a gimpy QB is "soundly" now?

[thebestauntie]

Josh if you're going to troll at least be funny.
Cut him some slack, it's been a while since the Bronco's have been relevant. He's out of practice and doesn't have much to work with.

[thebridge15]

Josh if you're going to troll at least be funny.This. At least Jonathan is funny most of the time cause it's pretty clear he's joking. This guy may be serious somehow.

[rickyh24]

Kid hasn't talked football all year. Clearly he is making up for lost time.

[joshizzle3]

Not trolling, just offering statistics. I'm not guaranteeing we'll win, but I don't want everyone to write us off, like they've been doing all season. They say "I guarantee you the Broncos won't win" and then we win. Why can't it happen again?

[dduncan6er]

Because you're actually playing a good team this week.

[pathetic]

Sound wins and beating teams with an average of 6.5 wins.

Man those are some killer stats joshizz is dropping.

[rickyh24]

If you really think the Broncos are a better team I hope you are trolling.

[thebridge15]

A lot of people guaranteed the Broncos would lose to the Patriots last time. The Broncos didn't win.

[joshizzle3]

Everyone relax. The Patriots are the favorite to win. They have played much better than the Broncos this year. They have a better coach. They have better players.
My team was last in the playoffs five years ago and we're on an incredibly improbable run. I'm not putting any money on the Broncos, but I'm cheering for them as loud as I can.

[pathetic]

Everyone relax. The Patriots are the favorite to win. They have played much better than the Broncos this year. They have a better coach. They have better players.
My team was last in the playoffs five years ago and we're on an incredibly improbable run. I'm not putting any money on the Broncos, but I'm cheering for them as loud as I can.

How come the threads of good teams attract the trolls

[rickyh24]

I'm pretty relaxed. Thanks for admitting you were trolling though :lol I thought you were just dumb for a minute.

[dmbgodagirl41]

So just a normal Tuesday then?

I almost put "so, it'll be a normal Tuesday at the office for me", but I didn't. :lol freaky.

So yes.

[joshizzle3]

I'm pretty relaxed. Thanks for admitting you were trolling though :lol I thought you were just dumb for a minute.

Of course not bro. At the rate we're going, next time we're in the playoffs, it'll be 2016. Let me enjoy this week.

[rickyh24]

Fo shizzle.

[pathetic]

out of 150 people ages 12+, according to espn, 30.5% said their favorite athelete is tim tebow beating out brady and kobe...

lol Lou is ripping this right now. "seriously ESPN? you can give me 24/7 tebow on your station, but you can't give me a poll with a sample size larger than 150 people....and 12 up?? you gotta be kidding me. make it people that can atleast drink a beer":lol:lol


"what did they go down to the local stop and shop and poll people that were standing next to the girls selling girl scout cookies?"

[pathetic]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/01/11/patriots-brady-or-broncos-tebow-who-would-you-rather-be/

:lol :lol who would you rather be?

A) a superstar with a model wife, 3 superbowl rings, and a top 3 QB of all time.

B) a v-card, 2 time college national champ, inspiring role model with a "bright future"

i'm not gonna give away which is which, but lets just say 55% people picked B

[hbktonyb]

I may bet the house on the Pats -13.5.

40-13, Brady's team.

[pathetic]

I may bet the house on the Pats -13.5.

40-13, Brady's team.

wow, blowout. that's close to my prediction though. 31-16.

[dduncan6er]

Not touching this line. Way too big.

[hbktonyb]

There is no way Bill let's this team lose to Tebow, and no way Brady doesn't score at least 30 points. I mean I guess there is a possibility, but I just don't see it happening.

[drop2d]

There is no way Bill let's this team lose to Tebow, and no way Brady doesn't score at least 30 points. I mean I guess there is a possibility, but I just don't see it happening.

I'm pretty sure I said these exact same words about the Jets last year.

There's no way the should have beat the Steelers, but they did. There's no way the Chiefs should've beat the Pack, but they did. If the Pats lose this game, I certainly won't be stunned... upset and feel the need to smack the old lady around, sure... but not stunned.

[thebridge15]

Tebow Hour going on on SportsCenter right now. Not kidding, that's what they're calling it.

[drop2d]

Tebow Hour going on on SportsCenter right now. Not kidding, that's what they're calling it.

It's about time they just start admitting it.

[pathetic]

Mankins was limited in practice yesterday and today spoke to the media and said he is not sure if he'll play saturday...

http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2012/01/bill_belichick_says_that_injur.html

[pathetic]

matt light is awesome :lol

"so who's life would you rather have, tebow's or bradys?" michael holley

"i'd like my own life" light

"that's not an option though, you gotta pick one of those guys" holley

"nobody puts baby in a corner" light

[artiej1120]

Mankins was limited in practice yesterday and today spoke to the media and said he is not sure if he'll play saturday...

http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2012/01/bill_belichick_says_that_injur.html

I think he'll end up playing, but (this is me assuming the win, which I probably shouldn't be) another week of rest couldn't hurt.

[joshizzle3]

I think he'll end up playing, but (this is me assuming the win, which I probably shouldn't be) another week of rest couldn't hurt.

:thumbsup

[artiej1120]

Don't get too excited, I still think the Patriots win going away. Something like 41-20 seems about right.

[artiej1120]

Mankins noticeably limping again after practice today according to Ian Rapoport. He'll be a game time decision it looks like.

[pathetic]

Mankins noticeably limping again after practice today according to Ian Rapoport. He'll be a game time decision it looks like.

this o-line looked great last time without mankins and light. i think brady was hit 5x, sacked once. not sure about those stats, but they seem to stick out. i remember that big hit by dumervil though.

[dre2142]

dont let me down pats

[artiej1120]

this o-line looked great last time without mankins and light. i think brady was hit 5x, sacked once. not sure about those stats, but they seem to stick out. i remember that big hit by dumervil though.

Mankins was hurt in the Dolphins game, he played against the Broncos. Solder gave up the big hit by Dumervil.

[pathetic]

Mankins was hurt in the Dolphins game, he played against the Broncos. Solder gave up the big hit by Dumervil.

Yeah, I meant in general without mankins and light. Didn't one or both of them miss multiple games?

[artiej1120]

Yeah, I meant in general without mankins and light. Didn't one or both of them miss multiple games?

My bad. Mankins missed most of the Dolphins game and the Bills game. Light missed just the Dolphins game.

[dmbredsox36]

That's because he doesn't want to lose again... :lol

From ESPN, 'National View of the Pats.' http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots
2. Playoff put Brady in a cranky mood. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports writes on quarterback Tom Brady shifting into a different mode. Cole relays a story from receiver Chad Ochocinco, who talked about approaching fellow receivers Wes Welker and Deion Branch to ask if Brady was OK. "You know, he’s intense, but this was like a whole new thing, man. They were like, 'It’s that time of the year, you just have to understand.' ... You know that quarterbacks are a little different. They have to act a little different because of the position. But Tom has taken that to a whole different level."

[pathetic]

chad isnt used to the playoff mentality. i'm glad brady is in game-mode!

[dmbredsox36]

Yeah likewise. I'm really hoping they can just crush the Broncos and feel confident again in the playoffs.

What's the forecast for the game? I know it's suppose to be cold (it's nasty with snow/ice here in central ny right now) but wasn't sure if there were forecasts for snow out there.

[pathetic]

Yeah likewise. I'm really hoping they can just crush the Broncos and feel confident again in the playoffs.

What's the forecast for the game? I know it's suppose to be cold (it's nasty with snow/ice here in central ny right now) but wasn't sure if there were forecasts for snow out there.

very cold (high 20's/low 30's)

according to weather.com, with windchill saturday @ 8:30pm it will feel like 11 degrees

[dduncan6er]

No snow tomorrow but it should be in the 20's at kick off time.

[pathetic]

No snow tomorrow but it should be in the 20's at kick off time.

last saturday i played 9 holes, this saturday i'm gonna be chipping ice out of my driveway :lol

[pathetic]

if the broncos win then Tom Menino has to put a tebow jersey on Paul Revere's statue... i can't stand listening to this guy..

"we've got a big game at patriot stadium this weekend"

....seriously mayor?

[dduncan6er]

He's probably going varitek splits the up rights a few times this weekend.

[pathetic]

He's probably going varitek splits the up rights a few times this weekend.

:lol :lol

that was classic

[pathetic]

remember when john Kerry said his favorite red sox player is "manny ortiz"?

[dduncan6er]

Politicians need to just not talk about sports unless they really know wgar they're talking about. They make themselves look dumb all the time when it comes to sports.

[dmbgodagirl41]

NE has to win. My social life and sanity are counting on it.

[pathetic]

brady off the injury list, but Chung is back on there with a "knee injury"

that's new...

[jackisback24]

had tickets in my cart today...not enough cash on my Visa card and wife doesn't have a Visa. They only take Visa. Could've been in sec 202 or 324. And it's her birthday on Sunday. FML.:BANG

[jackisback24]

brady off the injury list, but Chung is back on there with a "knee injury"

that's new...
Welker was surprising...Decker out. I think Dawkins too.

[pathetic]

Welker was surprising...Decker out. I think Dawkins too.

ya dawkins and decker out.

mankins, vollmer, chung, welker the notable names on the list

i say everyone plays

[pathetic]

now i'm hearing 9 degrees, -2 windchill for kickoff

[rickyh24]

They were playing clips from Denver radio on EEI today. It was pretty good.

[joshizzle3]

Our long snapper is out, not injury related. Sucks. We'll be alright. When was Welker injured?

[pathetic]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/wes-welkers-playoff-mustache-connects-with-his-chest-hair?urn=nfl,wp16076

[rickyh24]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/wes-welkers-playoff-mustache-connects-with-his-chest-hair?urn=nfl,wp16076

:lol:lol

[rickyh24]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398044_10101339243247715_12432152_68768702_8474707 98_n.jpg

[dmbgodagirl41]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398044_10101339243247715_12432152_68768702_8474707 98_n.jpg

:lol:lol:lol awesome

[pathetic]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398044_10101339243247715_12432152_68768702_8474707 98_n.jpg

Amazing :lol

[rickyh24]

You might like this one better

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/397178_3053452902100_1436625239_3159563_908765731_ n.jpg

:lol

[dmbgodagirl41]

hahahahahaha that's awesome. A little disturbing, but still funny.

[Erich]

http://www.salon.com/2012/01/12/what_if_tim_tebow_were_muslim/

[dduncan6er]

Our long snapper is out, not injury related. Sucks. We'll be alright. When was Welker injured?
Paxton is out because his wife is having serious complications with her pregnancy. Very sorry to hear this, wish them both the best.

[dduncan6er]

Reports are saying that Mankins and Ching are both likely to play tonight.

[artiej1120]

http://youtu.be/NgHnjBVdB2E

[pathetic]

Reports are saying that Mankins and Ching are both likely to play tonight.

Ching Chung?

[rickyh24]

I'm so lubed up.

[rickyh24]

http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21169331/mankins-chung-active-pats

[thebestauntie]

I want this game to start now.

[joshizzle3]

Best of luck. Let's hope for a good game.

[rickyh24]

Brady time.

[rickyh24]

That will work.