The official Patriots vs Dolphins game thread

The good part is, every playoff team in the NFL has looked this bad at some point this season. Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Green Bay last week, you name it.

With a little luck, anyone could go all the way.

BaltimorePatsFan said:

Couldn't agree any more. He always seems to miss a kick at pivotal moments when the Pats are trying to come from behind.

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The next time a Gostkowski kick is the primary difference between a win and a loss will be the first.

Who gets the bag of coal today, McCourty or Brady ?

Brady had his worst half at home in years, McCourty was his usual self.

DaBruinz said:

No he hasn't. That is just idiocy talking. Clearly most of you have forgotten that he was coming off a QUAD injury and that it takes a while for those to get to 100%..

You fair weather fans are absolutely disgusting.

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He has sucked since the QUAD injury, meaning he sucks. Cut him!

I'm no fair weather fan, but I'm not gonna call whacked players good or above average because they are Patriots.

alvinnf said:

Running the ball must be against the law in Foxboro?

Seriously, the game plan was to come out in empty set with a banged up O-line.
Arrogant!

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They've tried running the ball.. Guess you missed it..

No, it's not arrogant. It's playing to your strengths..

When we come back to take the W, I'm going to make a point to come back and read this thread and see how many "fans" fell off the bandwagon, and count how many posters want to take Rodgers over Brady. So far I count one poster who just did that and he's made my ignore list.

crowell33 said:

Who gets the bag of coal today, McCourty or Brady ?

Brady had his worst half at home in years, McCourty was his usual self.

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McCourty has been naughty all season, so he needs some coal.

alvinnf said:

Running the ball must be against the law in Foxboro?

Seriously, the game plan was to come out in empty set with a banged up O-line.
Arrogant!

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Been that way for a while now. Opposing defense don't have to worry anything whatsoever about defending the run. Teams like Bmore and Houston will probably do this to us with ease. Hopefully BOB is down to his last strike I dunno how much longer we can expect to make a playoff run playing the way we do. I know it's just one of many issues but let's face it, our D could have played lights out the last few playoff games and we still would've lost them because the offense did absolutely NOTHING.

Uncle Rico said:

I'm sure Brady would love to have half his O line right now.

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I'm sure the Oline would love to have 1/2 of Tom Brady right now.

I have never been a Gostkowski fan. Without his deep kickoffs, he is just an average kicker. I thought Graham was a better option with the ball moving to the 35 yrd line on kick offs. He never gives us a break. Oh well.

Patspsycho said:

When we come back to take the W, I'm going to make a point to come back and read this thread and see how many "fans" fell off the bandwagon, and count how many posters want to take Rodgers over Brady. So far I count one poster who just did that and he's made my ignore list.

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I doubt the Pats are losing this one, even if they do, Brady is still better than Rodgers and the Pats D are no worse than GB's.

crowell33 said:

I'm sure the Oline would love to have 1/2 of Tom Brady right now.

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how can Brady do anything if he has no time? he's getting hit every play.

crowell33 said:

I'm sure the Oline would love to have 1/2 of Tom Brady right now.

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Conversely Brady would love 1/2 of his starting O Line..

LivinLovin&Breathin_Brady said:

He has sucked since the QUAD injury, meaning he sucks. Cut him!

I'm no fair weather fan, but I'm not gonna call whacked players good or above average because they are Patriots.

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You ARE a fair weather, know nothing ignorant person who doesn't understand what it means to "suck." Just zip your trap so no one on here has to lose precious seconds due to your dumb posts..

Lets shut them out in the second half

DaBruinz said:

You, BaltimorePatsfan, and Living are the jokes. Friggin know nothing fair weather fans who don't know jack about football or how injuries affect people. It's people like yourselves who sully this board with your blathering,.

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DOn't call me for being a fair weather fan! Look at my posting history! I said Gostowski is an average kicker that can't kick in the clutch, its true.

Patspsycho said:

When we come back to take the W, I'm going to make a point to come back and read this thread and see how many "fans" fell off the bandwagon, and count how many posters want to take Rodgers over Brady. So far I count one poster who just did that and he's made my ignore list.

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what the hell are you talking about?

Pats D is a juggernaut.You trolling if you think than Gost is not the best K in the NFL. He is better than Vinatieri. Fo Real

JFK said:

I have never been a Gostkowski fan. Without his deep kickoffs, he is just an average kicker. I thought Graham was a better option with the ball moving to the 35 yrd line on kick offs. He never gives us a break. Oh well.

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Even with the new kickoff rule, Graham's average KO doesn't get into the end zone. Add in the cold weather in December/January, and it gets even worse.

RIpats88 said:

pats clearly arent playing with any agression this week. probably knowing they have a playoff spot and pretty much a Bye(if they win against the bills who are horrid right now) why risk injuring everyone?

take out brady, and let hoyer play and give some guys like Ocho some reps

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Well u know what? IF this was their gameplan today....could they at least let us know it at the outset by starting Hoyer and the scrubs? Personally, I DON"T think they are just "going through the motions" knowing they have a good playoff spot locked up. Sadly...and frighteningly THEY are trying to play Football today. Problem is...their OL is so banged up...Brady has NO time.....they have NO CREATIVITY in any sense and they can't even begin to run the ball. On the defensive side.....no surprise here....WE HAVE NO SECONDARY.....and without Carter....the DL is not the same. Yes Ellis made a few good plays......Ninko and Deaderick got in there....but overall they are being outplayed by a very FOCUSED DOOFIN team that is treating this SH(T as their superbowl. Jests should be in for an equally tough can of WHOOPA$$ next week. But....unfortuneatly, we are looking at another year wasted for TFB and the Vets....because we have so many holes (even more with all the OL injuries) There is no way this team can keep up with the NO and the GB in the NFL world......