generaLee83 Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 -The easy answer is that the Patriots are lost without Tom Brady and are completely ineffective. -or- -Does anyone at all think that the Patriots may be playing so poorly because of the implementation of the defensive headset and have major trouble when they aren't aware of the upcoming defensive play? One has to think after last years spygate debacle that opposing teams have also changed all signals/code names/etc on all plays that are given now over the air through headsets. They look way way to sucky for it to be just one player.
generaLee83 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Posted September 21, 2008 It's only one game. Agreed, but they have looked horrible in every game. They weren't exactly lighting up the Chiefs when Brady was playing either.
drnykterstein Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 -Does anyone at all think that the Patriots may be playing so poorly because of the implementation of the defensive headset and have major trouble when they aren't aware of the upcoming defensive play? One has to think after last years spygate debacle that opposing teams have also changed all signals/code names/etc on all plays that are given now over the air through headsets. I do. Also, its just one game, we can't declare the pats as bad yet.
Alaska Darin Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Agreed, but they have looked horrible in every game. They weren't exactly lighting up the Chiefs when Brady was playing either. Can't say, since I didn't watch. They physically dominated the Jets last week.
truth on hold Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 -The easy answer is that the Patriots are lost without Tom Brady and are completely ineffective. -or- -Does anyone at all think that the Patriots may be playing so poorly because of the implementation of the defensive headset and have major trouble when they aren't aware of the upcoming defensive play? One has to think after last years spygate debacle that opposing teams have also changed all signals/code names/etc on all plays that are given now over the air through headsets. They look way way to sucky for it to be just one player. it's because they're getting old and reality is having the best player in the league in the most important position concealed how much rot was going on wit them.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Can't say, since I didn't watch. They physically dominated the Jets last week. The Patsies got murdered today. All over the field, offense and defense, at home. It was great.
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 -Does anyone at all think that the Patriots may be playing so poorly because of the implementation of the defensive headset and have major trouble when they aren't aware of the upcoming defensive play? One has to think after last years spygate debacle that opposing teams have also changed all signals/code names/etc on all plays that are given now over the air through headsets. They look way way to sucky for it to be just one player. I believe this may be partially true. I was very interested to see how they would do this year without prior knowledge of the defenses. I think that even with Brady they would have been more beatable this season. The good news is, they can have Brady start practicing soon even though he is on the IR.
SilverNRed Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 The Patsies got murdered today. All over the field, offense and defense, at home. It was great. What was great was watching the stands empty out with about 14:00 left in the 4th quarter.
TheMadCap Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 What was great was watching the stands empty out with about 14:00 left in the 4th quarter. THey showed a good shot of that on Football Night in America. The "fans" were pouring out of that place, like rats off a sinking ship. Ironic...
generaLee83 Posted September 22, 2008 Author Posted September 22, 2008 THey showed a good shot of that on Football Night in America. The "fans" were pouring out of that place, like rats off a sinking ship. Ironic... The "fans" were pouring out of that place like turds out of an overturned port-o-john.
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 I think we are seeing the old and slow age of their D starting to show
Golden Wheels Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 it's because they're getting old and reality is having the best player in the league in the most important position concealed how much rot was going on wit them. I agree. I think it's even more obvious what a weakness their secondary is. S Rodney Harrison's best days are waaaay behind him. It hurt them to lose Asante Samuel to free agency. Who is their shut down corner now? Ellis Hobbs? Wow. Their linebacking corp is getting long in the tooth too. They did address that in the draft by picking Jerrod Mayo from Tennessee, but check out the ages of other LBers: Mike Vrabel 33, Tedy Bruschi 35, Larry Izzo, 34. Adalius Thomas is still a stud at 31, but the rest of their linebackers under the age of 30 are guys you never heard of before. Special teams fodder.
Andrew in CA Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Satan showed up to collect. Bruschi, you're next!!!!!
Sisyphean Bills Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 It's only one game. BUT, it was the DOLPHINS.
mchammer Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 It wasn't just the Patriots who played bad. The Dolphins looked really good both running and passing (short range and in the middle of the field, where Pennington does his best work). Lets hope it's just a fluke and hope the Dolphins return to their old self after today.
Flbillsfan#1 Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 The Patsies got murdered today. All over the field, offense and defense, at home. It was great. BY MIAMI
truth on hold Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 I agree. I think it's even more obvious what a weakness their secondary is. S Rodney Harrison's best days are waaaay behind him. It hurt them to lose Asante Samuel to free agency. Who is their shut down corner now? Ellis Hobbs? Wow. Their linebacking corp is getting long in the tooth too. They did address that in the draft by picking Jerrod Mayo from Tennessee, but check out the ages of other LBers: Mike Vrabel 33, Tedy Bruschi 35, Larry Izzo, 34. Adalius Thomas is still a stud at 31, but the rest of their linebackers under the age of 30 are guys you never heard of before. Special teams fodder. yeah and theyre very weak at rb. maroney never was a #1 back and was at best a kick returner who could spell a true starting RB. lamont jordan as the best RB on your team isn't the answer. just ask raiders. and that oline was exposed in the super bowl and also appears to be rotting along w/ defense. i like moss, watson and welker on their offense now, and thats it
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