TwistofFate

I guess time will tell.

The format I'd like to see evolves the kicking game. 1 OT period in its current format, if it ends in a draw, flip a coin. Winner gets the option to make a field goal from 52 yards or defer. You have the option to attempt a 52 yarder to win it, or defer for a chance at a 42 yarder if it's missed. These games need to end in a w/l. I'd like to see sudden death come down to a kicker and add more value to the position.

He shredded us the first game we played last season completing nearly 80% and 300 yards. Second game not so much. He was average against us in 2018 and shredded us again in 2017. Belichicks defense didn't have our number, our terrible Qb play was our demise. Bradys "decline" was mainly due to lack of offensive weapons, which is evident by what he's doing this year, well into his 40s, with an entirely new team, system and coaching staff. Each week he's getting even better as he gets more comfortable. There's really no doubt in my mind the Patriots would not be 2-4 with Tom Brady. Would they be perfect? Probably not, but they definitely wouldn't have a losing record. I'd put them at least 4-2 with Brady.

I don't think we will make a trade, and it wouldn't bother me if we don't. We have what we have and will have to deal with it.

How's his team doing this year? And before we hear about covid nonsense that everyone is dealing with, as well as injuries, I'll throw it out there. Brady was NE, not Belichick. I think Belichick gets waaaay too much credit. It was Brady out in the field continuously shredding defenses and throwing dimes all over the field. 2 minutes in a game and Brady with the ball struck fear in anyone with the lead. Belichick wasn't executing out there, Brady was...over and over and over again. We've met our demise at the hands of Brady for decades. Some of his best games were against us, and according to him, his best game ever was against us. With Brady gone, I know we have the best shot ever to take this division, regardless of Belichick.

He's not the best ever. Tom Brady carried that team for years. They would never have had the success they did without him. While Cam was throwing multiple ints yesterday, Brady put 5 tds on the board. They will never have the success they had without him again, and Belichick will be exposed as a coach who succeeded simply because he happened to have the GOAT as his Qb.

Yea, a washed up Brady who was holding them back put 5tds on the board today. Brady was NE and they never would have been what they were without him. Belichick is overrated, I always thought he was. Brady was throwing dimes all day today all over the field. I can't wait to smash NE this week, it's been a long time coming. Our boys better get it done. This is by far the most important game on the schedule for me. Changing of the guard must happen this week.

Beasley and Hughes

No

Sounds like Allen.

October, 25th 2020 against an 0-6 Jets team, who was the worst team in the NFL.

3rd and ***** 20, no pressure, vanilla coverage. Disgusting

We are going to lose to the ***** Jets...i can't believe it.

I defected from an entire family of Steelers fans because of "bad things man."

I remember Belichick talking about this in his press conference before a match up. Basically stated the post snap movement made it difficult to know exactly what we were doing, mainly in part because of our safety tandem. I haven't seen much movement at all this year....especially not compared to what I'm used to seeing. Looks like we are just lining up and saying, hi...here we are. It's very discouraging. Here's a link to the interview. https://www.patspulpit.com/2019/12/20/21031657/new-england-patriots-bill-belichick-pre-snap-looks-buffalo-bills-defense-nfl-week-16

As much as I hated Brady for years, I hope he goes to the Super Bowl. Not only will it be history in the making I'll never see again (10 for a player) but I'll get to watch BLo get the ultimate revenge when beat him there. It's a win win.

The spread is 10.5

I believe it's a pretty even split aside from the business decisions a GM must make in terms of contracts. Ex, who can we pay and who can't we pay and what is their value in the open market.

In terms of the running game, yes. There is no question they can pass block very well; they are very suspect in the ground game. The only question I have is it that way by design? Is the reason we have small shifty running backs so they can squeak through tight cracks? Was pass protection for Allen's development more important then a mauling ground and pound Oline? I'm not in the war room so I can only speculate, but the Oline is definitely sub par in run blocking.

Putting the Pats offense in the same category as the Chiefs is completely disrespecting the Chiefs. Did you see the Pats last game?

My only question with such a bad kick is, was it laces out??? They didn't show a reverse angle on the kick. It was long and straight just waaay off target.

Well, you have one shot at a two point conversion. You have multiple shots for your defense to make a play...which they almost did. Bass doesn't miss a 52 yarder at the end of the half things change too.

Well the flip side of that coin is you don't get two, and need a td and extra point just to tie, not to win. It was the right call to go for 1. Get a stop, score a Td, and take the lead. I'm fine with the decision.

Yeah, this isn't even a legit comparison IMO. In Aikman's day Qbs got murdered, wrs got murdered, and there wasn't a flag on the field. Today's NFL is completely soft compared to back then. It's not even comparable.

Lol, we aren't getting swept by the Pats, nor are we dropping 3 straight. We are coming off of two losses against the top two teams in the AFC, including the SB Champions. Im disappointed, but no where near in the panic mode, or the "reality" you are in. I'll panic if we get beat by Gase and the winless Jets.