Boston Sports Chat

**Longjblues** · 11-04-19 15:31

MM, you are right about "Good Loss & wake up call". Give credit to Baltimore for a good game & a good game plan. Certainly coming off a bye week helps the Ravens a little.

Not sure if its the first real football team. I would consider Pitt with Roethlisberger, as well as Buffalo (6-2) as "real football teams" notwithstanding what the local talking heads / pundits keep repeating!

The fumble by Edelman was a killer, but perhaps that first penalty / mistake at the end of Baltimore's first drive where the Ravens were originally forced to kick a field goal, but because of the Pats penalty, Jackson scored, set the tone for the evening. Pats seemed out of sync from the get go.

Were the Pats already into their bye week before the game started??

I just hope that getting Wynn back on the O-line, and Harry ads something to the receiving corp, so the Pats can improve their offense. I am not worried about the defense. 14-2 or 13-3 still look like possibilities.

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

The issue with yesterday's game was that we faced a real football team for the first time this season. Aside from the Buffalo game which was right, the seven other games we played and beat up on, tomato can teams. That was a loss we needed to bring everyone back to reality and realize this team was not going 19-0.

**MeatMan** · 11-04-19 12:08

The issue with yesterday's game was that we faced a real football team for the first time this season. Aside from the Buffalo game which was right, the seven other games we played and beat up on, tomato can teams. That was a loss we needed to bring everyone back to reality and realize this team was not going 19-0.

**Skatar018** · 11-03-19 14:57

It's always a hard fought game with the Ravens & I expect it to be the same tonight, & yeah I expect us to win & the Ravens to whine about it. If we can keep Lamar Jackson contained (break his leg) then our D should be alright, if not it could be a long day.

With our D providing turnovers, giving us a short field & scoring we should be good.

Ball control on our offense would help a lot & that's what we've been trying to do by mixing it up with the run, added receivers, hope to see Tom have a break out day with the receivers finally.

If our D has a week spot it maybe the against the run, Nick Chubb had 131 yds against us & that's what you get when you commit to shutting down Clevelands receivers, I'll take 150 yards on the ground & zero TDs while shutting down the receiving core any day.

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

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?.

The O-line will get much better if Isaiah Wynn can make it back off IR, but I still believe that it was James Devlin that was the key to our run game, including of course a healthy O-line.

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

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.

**MeatMan** · 11-03-19 13:40

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** · 10-30-19 09:23

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** · 10-29-19 01:25

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 23:32

Originally Posted by Longjblues [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 21:42

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.

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 16:01

Originally Posted by Longjblues [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 15:57

Originally Posted by ArchersTarget [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 15:30

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 14:55

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.

Originally Posted by IGotID69 [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 14:15

Originally Posted by MeatMan [View Original Post]

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** · 10-27-19 13:21

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** · 10-25-19 14:26

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!