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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.The only thing that's crazy to me is that the Patriots are beating top teams in close games sometimes on the road -- with SO MANY YOUNG PLAYERS in key roles. That's crazy.
Here's the way I look at this.
1) We were not favored to win this away game.
2) Although there was some poor play which makes this win taste a little sour, the game did have its bright moments for us:
McCourty's INT
Edelmann's kick return (I wish we'd see more of him)
Another Gronking for a first down, hauling 2-3 defenders with him, followed by his TD
not to mention getting to watch Ninkovich lumbering downfield next to Wilfork, hahaha
Hernandez made some nice catches
Although the snapping was bad, watching Mesko make up for it was pretty brilliant imho
I'm sure there were others.
Just wanted to know if anyone felt the same,,,,just didn't enjoy that win. I know it sounds crazy but that's exactly how I felt. Was it because we didn't take advantage of those turnovers in the first half ? Or was it that I knew it would come back later in the game and hurt us that we didn't finish them off in the first half. The Patriots can lose and I still can say what a great game that was,,,,but yesterday it just didn't reach the level of last week's game. Great defense but rest average. Some weird play calls on Offense ! Still I predicted a 10-6 season and that is on track and playoffs guaranteed with that . Tommy on tv looked really frustrated and not comfortable at all thanks to Light . I know we beat a really good team and shouldn't be saying this but I didn't enjoy it. Call me stupid, crazy but really would appreciate if any friend felt the same. Many thanks and take care. Abdul
... One thing to remember, however, is what Uncle Rico wrote - - we have NFL babies playing in key roles for this team. Heck, Hernandez is only 20 years old!
These kids, as they slowly get experienced, are going to make us want to tear our hair out - - it is what it is.
Deaderick, Mesko, Hernandez, McCourty, Sergio Brown, Gronkowski, Tate, Edelman, Chung, Arrington, Ingram, Spikes, Cunningham, Vollmer, Wendell, Connolly, Fletcher are all either rookies or second year players who played major roles at their positions in this game.
Then we have Crable. Woodhead and BJGE - -who are more than rookies, but barely that.
In my view this team is playing far above its head right now.
Just wanted to know if anyone felt the same,,,,just didn't enjoy that win. I know it sounds crazy but that's exactly how I felt. Was it because we didn't take advantage of those turnovers in the first half ? Or was it that I knew it would come back later in the game and hurt us that we didn't finish them off in the first half. The Patriots can lose and I still can say what a great game that was,,,,but yesterday it just didn't reach the level of last week's game. Great defense but rest average. Some weird play calls on Offense ! Still I predicted a 10-6 season and that is on track and playoffs guaranteed with that . Tommy on tv looked really frustrated and not comfortable at all thanks to Light . I know we beat a really good team and shouldn't be saying this but I didn't enjoy it. Call me stupid, crazy but really would appreciate if any friend felt the same. Many thanks and take care. Abdul
...Brown filled in nicely and hope he stays on the 53. Good ST'er also.
I'm guessing the OP is one of our new fans. Any longtime fan knows how difficult it is to beat the chargers in San Diego. It's always either a nailbiter win or a blowout loss. I have learned to relish the former.
Doesn't he pretty much have to? I'd imagine someone would grab him if they tried to put him on the practice squad. Or do I not understand that rule right?
No it is not CRAZY! We have come to expect a certain level of play from the Patriots and especially offensivly..
However I would point out that @ SD is always a challanage for us and TB! And I personally feel good about getting a win on a day we didnt play so good.
The two BIG plays that frustrated me the most was;
1. Going for it on 4th and 1
did that feel earily familiar or what?? Last year I supported BB decision going for it and still do. Manning had been driving down the field on us and personally.. I still think Faulk made the 1st down! But a game like today where defense play pretty well and SD was making a TON of mistakes I say Punt!!
2. Allowing an onside kick when you KNOW ITS COMING!
The odds are so slim of executing an onside kick especially one that you should be expecting?? Its totally a situational play, the kind of play a BB coached team is supposed to be prepared for.. No excuses for not stopping that!
with out these 2 plays it might not have come down to a FG attempt leaving the game in SD hands!
Just wanted to know if anyone felt the same,,,,just didn't enjoy that win. I know it sounds crazy but that's exactly how I felt. Was it because we didn't take advantage of those turnovers in the first half ? Or was it that I knew it would come back later in the game and hurt us that we didn't finish them off in the first half. The Patriots can lose and I still can say what a great game that was,,,,but yesterday it just didn't reach the level of last week's game. Great defense but rest average. Some weird play calls on Offense ! Still I predicted a 10-6 season and that is on track and playoffs guaranteed with that . Tommy on tv looked really frustrated and not comfortable at all thanks to Light . I know we beat a really good team and shouldn't be saying this but I didn't enjoy it. Call me stupid, crazy but really would appreciate if any friend felt the same. Many thanks and take care. Abdul