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I say we flip the script. Let’s root like crazy for them this time, and if they win, celebrate like Dalton just hit a 4th and 12. Who’s with me? It would shock our Pats trolls to come here and see threads like “They did it!!!!!” and “Way to go, Tommy!”

The national hate started in 2007. Their fans refer to that year as the eff you tour, when they routinely ran the score up on less talented teams. They aren’t popular champions for a reason. They don’t want to be, and relish the villain role.

I’m so torn on this. I love the draft picks we have, and we can probably build a great team if we stay put. But after so many years of getting owned by Brady, I’d really love to take a shot at a QB who has a good chance of being great. A great QB can cover so many other flaws. With an average QB, everything else has to almost be perfect, all the time. I trust the process right now. But I’d be more excited if that process had us trading up for a guy like Darnold.

They’re talking about that on NY sports radio - how no true Giants fan can root for the Eagles. Makes sense. Plus Belichick helped them to 2 Lombardi’s as dc, and they also own the Pats in big games.

That’s ridiculous. He was able to steady it temporarily, but never fully regained possession after it moved initially. An obvious fumble.

Sam Bradford, with a rookie and Peterman as 2 and 3. Probably the best vet option.

I’m a Knicks fan, and I made the mistake of missing the Jordan years because he was so dominant. Couldn’t stand him and tried to downplay how good he was all the time. Now, I take my kids to the b ball HOF and say “I saw the Ehlo shot!,” or flu game, or whatever. Totally appreciate him now. Probably hard to believe, but we’ll probably feel that way about Brady eventually.

Fair enough. I’ll take your word for it as to why you’re here. Probably not what I’d do if my team was on top, but to each his own. I’m not a Pats/cheaters guy. I think B.B. pushes the envelope more than most, but every team tries to gain advantage in whatever way the can. Spy gate was properly punished, imo. Deflate gate was nothing.

Last line not cool. I also don’t believe the reason you give for being here.

Isn’t Jimmy G a small hands guy?

It’s funny - if Bortles puts 2 more feet on that ball, the Pats are golfing now.

Where is all of this “likable Jordan” stuff coming from? Anyone catch his HOF speech? They’re the same. Goats.

Schwarz is the X factor here. He knows the Pats, and he knows defense. Remember what he did to Rodgers when we beat Green Bay? The narrative changes in 2 weeks - “Brady looked OLD”...”they should have kept Jimmy.” It ends here. Our long national nightmare ends.

It’s starting to become clear to me that the Patriots were put on this earth to test my character, resolve and perseverance. I will not thumb my nose at this mighty test from the universe for spiritual growth, so I will be watching.

They’re better in the trenches. They can win.

Great teams get more favorable officiating, in every sport.

I trust Schwarz to have a great game plan. One of the top dc’s in the league. Foles has to have another great game though. Probably asking a lot. I’m geared up for#6. As long as it’s the last.

It’s the only way having to endure this yet again is worth it.

This is getting to be very difficult.

Brady will be 41. The time is now.

People get injured a lot until they don’t. Remember when Watkins was glass and couldn’t stay on the field? I would love to see us go after Bradford. He has more potential than Smith or Cousins. I hope I don’t lose posting privileges for this renegade opinion.

Trust me - I’m the same way. I’m sure many here are. It doesn’t feel healthy sometimes! Such a new level of hate. Tops the old Cowboys hate by a mile.

He has been outstanding. We make the playoffs and we’re set up for a great draft, as well as having money to spend in free agency? Just outstanding.

It has even crossed my mind that I wouldn’t want to win that much. The arrogance is inevitable. I have known a lot of Pats fans who used to be decent people.

Ask Pats fans. Most are also Sox fans. I wonder if it diminished their World Series titles over the past 15 years that the Yankees had 27?