PostGame Thread Official Pats-Packers Preseason Game Reaction Thread

[Hammer of Thor]

At BB's press conference he was asked "what went into the decision to suspend the game?" and he said "it was a league decision." Found that a bit odd, maybe it was a misunderstanding of the question.

It was Bill being Bill. Yeah, Belichick and Lafleur asked to call it, but it was the ref (the league) who has the final say….

 

[n6249c]

Bourne and Boutte stood out. Pop also but he was quickly stashed away so no chance to stand out as much. Didn’t think Parker showed as much as those three however.

 

[n6249c]

Steuber and Ferentz caught my eye, but not for good plays.

Firkser showed at least a little positive performance. JJ showed more than a little good running.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

That 1st Quarter showed great promise for this team. With the 5 OL who started the game, Mac looked poised and comfortable. The offense looked like it can move the ball. Add Strange and Onwenu, and we apparently have 7 OL who do not suck. Barring a string of injuries, those are the 7 who will get the bulk of the play time. Also add Demario Douglass for more than 2 plays, and you have a real professional offense.

The starting defense made the Packers offense look anemic. Once the scrubs were in, Love showed his upside. This defense is going to be a Top 5 D.

They may not be a SB contender, but they will not be the frustrating team we saw last year. Should be fun.

Agree on all fronts. At the end of the day, the real key to the season is if Mac can up his game. He stepped up in the pocket a couple of times in the first quarter which was something we didn’t see much of last year, and frankly in 2021. If he can keep that up, that’s a really good thing. Hopefully it’s not a one game fluke.

 

[Ian]

 

[Ian]

 

[Love The Drake]

JJ Taylor had a great game.

He deserves a spot over Harris and Strong I’ve always loved the kid.

 

[Tunescribe]

It was Bill being Bill. Yeah, Belichick and Lafleur asked to call it, but it was the ref (the league) who has the final say….

I think BB was being humble in deferring to "league decision" as the league's hands are tied in that situation. He and LaFleur deserve credit for what they did.

 

[Sam Bam Cunningham]

JJ Taylor had a great game.

great cuts and vision tonight for him. somewhat reminiscent of Dion Lewis.

 

[Sam Bam Cunningham]

I think BB was being humble in deferring to "league decision" as the league's hands are tied in that situation. He and LaFleur deserve credit for what they did.

I think coaches learned a lot from how the Hamlin situation was handled.

 

[Sam Bam Cunningham]

He deserves a spot over Harris and Strong I’ve always loved the kid.

maybe Strong gets Foxboro flu and they keep JJ on final 53.

Douglas when he was in there looked fantastic. He was getting great separation. Has potential to be the next Antonio Brown

 

[Ross12]

Mac is definitely getting better at the podium, he handled this one very well considering the circumstances.

 

[Tunescribe]

He deserves a spot over Harris and Strong I’ve always loved the kid.

Taylor is slippery with the ball in his hands and fun to watch. Apparently his blocking isn't up to snuff, which is why he's always on the proverbial bubble.

 

[Kdo5]

I didn’t watch the game but read that Zappe was 10-22 although he did throw a TD. Did he look bad given he completed less than 50% of his passes?

 

[n6249c]

I didn’t watch the game but read that Zappe was 10-22 although he did throw a TD. Did he look bad given he completed less than 50% of his passes?

Had too many batted balls

 

[TommyD4207]

JJ Taylor had a great game.

Training Camp Superstar, 3 years running.

 

[Kdo5]

Had too many batted balls

Too bad, that’s one of concerns about him is passes being knocked down at LOS.

 

[n6249c]

Too bad, that’s one of concerns about him is passes being knocked down at LOS.

It’s a well founded concern. Announcers on the NFL+ broadcast (think it was the Packers’ audio feed) said he had 13 passes batted down so far this preseason, in camp and games. Forget if that was on the last one or if he added to that total later…

 

[Joker]

Tyquan Hurtin' should be checking for reservations out of Beantown...IMO

 

[BadMoFo]

U almost get the feeling that players like Pop, Malik and Bolden were locks to make the team the way they were played all game. Stinks for bolden.

Also, why don’t we ever consider JJ Taylor as our No. 3 back. I think he’s way better than Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong.