Game Day Thread 2023 OFFICIAL Week 18 Game Thread: NE vs NYJ

[Patjew]

I am going to go to the game to yell "thank you!" to BB like I did for TFB at his last game. Time catches up with everyone and no one is perfect, but I do not understand those that do not appreciate Bill's greatness. That is probably a good thing for me.

 

[Uptown]

Listen, I love Slater as much as anyone, but I hope we lose the game solely to gain the highest draft pick possible; not because of anything personal. It could potentially benefit the future of the franchise. A win literally does us no benefit. Who cares about sentimental fan feelings right now. Let’s secure a top 3-4 pick and see what happens. That being said, impeccable job, Slater. HOF player.

 

[patsinthesnow]

The pats have a 90+% chance of having a top 4 pick. If one of the bears, broncos, seahawks or eagles lose they’ll pick top 4 even if they win. Daniels is moving up boards and is in contention for QB2 in the draft.

Top 4 is likely. Enjoy the game

 

[State]

This should be an enjoyable game. Any tickets still available?

 

[Uptown]

 

[signbabybrady]

I think that mainly proves the point, 1 year has nothing to do with the next, having losses, where you actually try to win, don't hurt a franchise in the future. Drafting #4 was because they had a terrible record that year, so they won the opportunity to draft McGinest by losing enough games.
Obviously, a better draft pick is no guarantee thought the higher the pick the better the odds of getting a better player. The main point is if they lose to the Jets while trying to win it will have no bearing on next season's team culture.

If they don't win down the stretch that would have impacted Drew and the other young players. Probably don't go to playoffs in 94 and who knows maybe not even the SB in 96 depending if Drew ever turned it around like he did at the end 93 where you would have had them tanking to keep number 1 instead of winning and ended up at 4.

 

[State]

I miss Gino and Gil on the radio. Though Zo and Bob Socci are fun to listen to. It’s just the old guys, RIP, had so much class and dignity.

 

[cstjohn17]

I am going to go to the game to yell "thank you!" to BB like I did for TFB at his last game. Time catches up with everyone and no one is perfect, but I do not understand those that do not appreciate Bill's greatness. That is probably a good thing for me.

Me too! I was at Brady’s last game as well.

Remember when BB started the Pats were still in the old junky stadium and the surrounding area was a super dump. A lot has changed and BB was a huge part of the success. From a wide angle it is pretty spectacular.

Curious if any has ideas on what the in / out situation will be. I am expecting at least two hours to leave the stadium but wonder if any has a more informed opinion.

Thank you

 

[Sciz]

Reiss on Klemm’s situation:

Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm, who left the team in mid-November to address health concerns that led to a lengthy hospital stay involving surgery, has recovered to the point that he visited the team facility for the first time last week, according to a source. Seeing him in a better place was a boost for some of his colleagues.

This can put an end to any theories that this was related to performance or fit with the team.

HOFer Jackie Slater speaks ahead of what could be final game for his son, Patriots captain Matthew Slater

Signs point to Matthew Slater calling it a wrap after Week 18, with Jackie noting that it's been "a joy to watch" his son.

www.espn.com

 

[Uptown]

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[signbabybrady]

Ok Kraft. Just take my money.

 

[skinnydog]

Eff the Jete. Pull out all stops. STs TDs, Defensive scores, trick plays, real kitchen sink stuff.

I do not want to see Bill's last game be like Tom's.

I will never give a second thought to Bills last game (if it is) win or lose. I’ll remember the 6 rings

 

[Uptown]

 

[sb1]

Feels weird to be looking forward to postgame more than the game itself.

 

[VrabelJr]

Reiss on Klemm’s situation:

Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm, who left the team in mid-November to address health concerns that led to a lengthy hospital stay involving surgery, has recovered to the point that he visited the team facility for the first time last week, according to a source. Seeing him in a better place was a boost for some of his colleagues.

This can put an end to any theories that this was related to performance or fit with the team.

HOFer Jackie Slater speaks ahead of what could be final game for his son, Patriots captain Matthew Slater

Signs point to Matthew Slater calling it a wrap after Week 18, with Jackie noting that it's been "a joy to watch" his son.

www.espn.com

Completely discredits that entire Globe piece by Kyed and Callahan.

 

[The Gr8est]

In a game, where many fans would prefer the Pats to lose for draft position, will the game thread be more or less insufferable than usual?

My guess is it will be much more insufferable, as the usual suspects bemoan the games that we screwed up by winning, as well as rehashing BB’s selection of player A over player B.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Lagaffe_07]

 

[grux]

In the final game of the regular season, #Patriots QB Mac Jones is a healthy scratch and will serve as the third (emergency) QB.