Boston Sports Chat

[MeatMan]

Big test tonight for the Patriots Against the Ravens. This one team has somewhat been a thorn in our side in major playoff games. Of course, Ray is gone, Terrell is playing for the Cardinals and Ed Reed is retired. Playing the Ravens was more like a knock down bloody street fight. Anyone remember the regular-season game in 2007 when Brady threw the winning touchdown to Jabar Gaffney which kept their perfect winning season intact?. Ravens players went into a meltdown, sideline coaches calling TO when they didn't need to and, tons of holding calls on the Ravens. That game was intense!. Anyone expecting the same tonight or, will the Pats D stifle all the hype?.

[MeatMan]

Is anyone here satisfied or dissatisfied with the offensive line?. The pass blocking is good despite Newhouse. The run blocking is not. Especially Mason and Cannon. They can't block. Even 'Scar' (Dante Scarnecchia) mentioned that they aren't good enough.

[Nrlmus]

I made a mistake in mentioning Gordon, my bad. Honestly, I was rooting for Josh to get better as time progressed but, looking at his past issues minus the drug use, it always seemed as if he's constantly injured. I and many Pats fans were hoping to see him blossom into a great WR but, it never came into fruition. Same with AB but, you, I and a ton of others saw that dumpster fire implode. I do wish Gordon the best of luck in whatever endeavors he chooses. Real humble guy.

Agree 100%. I really hope that Josh does something good with his life whether it's on or off the field although something tells me that he's one of those folks condemned to be fallen "almost". I really hope he proves me wrong. I suspect many in Patriots nation are rooting for this flawed class act.

[MeatMan]

MM, sorry to have to tell you this, but Gordon will never play another snap for the Pats. Gordon was placed on IR. He will be released once he is healthy from the knee injury.

As a result, Mohammed becomes critical to their passing attack.

I made a mistake in mentioning Gordon, my bad. Honestly, I was rooting for Josh to get better as time progressed but, looking at his past issues minus the drug use, it always seemed as if he's constantly injured. I and many Pats fans were hoping to see him blossom into a great WR but, it never came into fruition. Same with AB but, you, I and a ton of others saw that dumpster fire implode. I do wish Gordon the best of luck in whatever endeavors he chooses. Real humble guy.

[Longjblues]

MM, sorry to have to tell you this, but Gordon will never play another snap for the Pats. Gordon was placed on IR. He will be released once he is healthy from the knee injury.

As a result, Mohammed become critical to their passing attack.

Mohammed played for Rutgers. BB has a stiffy for players from Rutgers. I mean look, he's a decent #2 WR and he's absolutely worth a 2nd round pick. I'm not convinced he's going to be that on this team this year (or even needs to be with Edelman, Gordon, Dorsett, and hopefully Harry), but he has the potential to contribute and has depth if nothing else.

[Nrlmus]

Notwithstanding what the talking heads are saying, Brady either plays for Pats or retires. Brady, under no circumstances, plays elsewhere. Brady doesn't play for the money.

Another club could offer insane amount of money, and he wouldn't go play for that team. Brady is too fastidious to start over with new team.

Yea but<ellipsis there is always San Fran where Brady would get a chance to bring SB back to his hometown and have his jersey raised in 49 ers uniform alongside Montana and Young but <ellipsis I think he had a chance at it 3 years ago and passed although I wouldn't be surprised if Brady is second guessing that decision now. Although I suspect that since then that train has left the station unless! 49 ers falter, or Garoppolo, who is a pretty fragile QB IMHO, gets injured again. If that's the case even the reverse trade is no longer impossible.

I agree with you LBJ about money is not being important but if Brady would want to get a chance to become his hometown team's hero, he'd agree to veteran's minimum if need be. If that happens see Edelman requesting the trade instantly, maybe even together with Dorsett to follow Brady to San Fran and McDaniels becoming Pat's coach. Also see Antonio Brown offering to play for free as long as it's back with Brady.

[MeatMan]

You are missing that he sucks.

Mohammed played for Rutgers. BB has a stiffy for players from Rutgers. I mean look, he's a decent #2 WR and he's absolutely worth a 2nd round pick. I'm not convinced he's going to be that on this team this year (or even needs to be with Edelman, Gordon, Dorsett, and hopefully Harry), but he has the potential to contribute and has depth if nothing else.

[ArchersTarget]

If you can't beat them, join them!. Good solid player who knows his routes. A veteran player who in critical moments can make catches in the clutch. What else am I missing?. Comments?

You are missing that he sucks.

[Longjblues]

Notwithstanding what the talking heads are saying, Brady either plays for Pats or retires. Brady, under no circumstances, plays elsewhere. Brady doesn't play for the money.

Another club could offer insane amount of money, and he wouldn't go play for that team. Brady is too fastidious to start over with new team.

I did hear the Guerrero home sold and he bought another in Plymouth. That somewhat bodes well for the case of brady staying. Though rich people can have tons of houses and he is most likely rich.

Brady's not going to be here for forever unfortunately, we've been a lucky bunch of fans.

Can't wIt to see what Harry can do!

[Britaly]

If you can't beat them, join them!. Good solid player who knows his routes. A veteran player who in critical moments can make catches in the clutch. What else am I missing?. Comments?

Played HS QB and is real good at the trick plays. Should fit in real good here.

[MeatMan]

If you can't beat them, join them!. Good solid player who knows his routes. A veteran player who in critical moments can make catches in the clutch. What else am I missing?. Comments?

[IGotID69]

I did hear the Guerrero home sold and he bought another in Plymouth. That somewhat bodes well for the case of brady staying. Though rich people can have tons of houses and he is most likely rich.

Brady's not going to be here for forever unfortunately, we've been a lucky bunch of fans.

Can't wIt to see what Harry can do!

[MeatMan]

They just had a segment on MNF Countdown on Brady's future. To be clear, Schefter was not "reporting" anything. He was very clearly trying to state the facts that:

1) he put his house on the market.

2) trainer put the house on market.

3) his contract voids after season.

Randy was shocked and said, "With what you're saying Adam that's very shocking. Where do you see him going? Schefter paused and said he doesn't know "but if he plays / not play / or move on but it's set up I'm sure he'd have a half dozen or a dozen franchises interested in his service" Finally Kolber then discussed speaking with Brady about this and she said how Brady listed up other great players who didn't finish career with the same team and that "how many people get to work for same company their whole careers. Sometimes teams want to do different things and if that's the case, if it doesn't work out, so then so be it and so this all bonus time for me. That's how he phrased it. Also, Regarding Josh Gordon, Jesus!. This is almost fucking comical at this point. And'keal Harry is coming back at a perfect time. He should be slotted right into that role. Whether he can handle it or not remains to be seen.

Micheal Bennett, I respect him for being outpsoken and the Patriots KNEW what they were getting from him. So, is it any surprise as to what he said regarding his suspension?.

[IGotID69]

WTF? Was he not playing well in the sandbox?

[IGotID69]

A 2nd round pick for an established NFL receiver? I'll take it over drafting another Bethel Johnson, Chad Jackson, Aaron Dobson failure.

If you are the patriots I suppose a second round pick is practically a good third round pick.