Official New England Patriots Thread

Patriotguy14 · 08-11-2006, 08:32 AM

Tonight the season begins in ATL! Granted it's only the preseason game.

Any thoughts? Worries?

Some big losses, a couple injuries comming out of camp.

It'll be a fun season to watch!

Preseason:

8/11 - @ Atlanta 8:00PM
8/19 - Arizona 8:00PM
8/26 - Washington 8:00PM
8/31 - @ NY Giants 7:30PM

Regular Season:

9/10 - Buffalo 1:00PM
9/17 - @ NY Jets 4:15PM
9/24 - Denver 8:15PM
10/1 - @ Cincinati 4:15PM
10/8 - Miami 1:00PM
10/15 - Bye Week
10/22 - @ Buffalo 1:00PM
10/30 - @ Minnisota 8:30PM
11/5 - Indy 8:15PM
11/12 - NY Jets 1:00PM
11/19 - Green Bay 1:00PM
11/26 - Chicago 1:00PM
12/3 - Detroit 1:00PM
12/10 - @ Miami 1:00PM
12/17 - Texas 1:00PM
12/24 - @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM
12/31 - @ Tennesse 1:00PM

Here is to a great season!

Patriotguy14 · 08-11-2006, 10:04 AM

Here are some important links for the Patriots.

Roster: http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?pn=1&ac=players

Coaches: http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=coaches

Standings: http://www.nfl.com/standings

Any other links people want to add, I will update this post ass needed.

inSTAALed · 08-11-2006, 10:57 AM

I hope you guys make it to the Superbowl.... so we can get revenge!

Patriotguy14 · 08-11-2006, 11:02 AM

It'll be tough for the Pats to make it this year unless they fix thier linebacker situation and thier reciever situation.

The reciver situation is the big one. They are just having some injuries at linebacker.

Barrelhead · 08-11-2006, 11:21 AM

Who do you think has the inside track on winning the kickers job?

Patriotguy14 · 08-11-2006, 11:26 AM

From what I have read Gostkowski has the strongest leg, but Gramatica is the more accurate.

I think they'll see how it plays out in the preseason games.

I think they are hesitant with Gostkowski because of the shoes he hasta fill. The moment he misses one the fans will get on the fact that he is not Adam.

But I could be wrong.

I'd like to see Gostkowski in there.

inSTAALed · 08-11-2006, 11:35 AM

There is no replacement for Adam.

acr · 08-11-2006, 01:44 PM

I'm thinking Gramatica starts the season and kicks poorly for about three games, so they can bring in Gostkowski with the "This guy is better than Gramatica" fan support instead of the "This guy ain't Vinatieri" hate.

They need to get Branch signed. His holdout is going to ruin this offense, they can't go into the season with Troy Brown as the #1 receiver.

All in all, I think the team has a good shot at winning the AFC again. They're obviously aren't as good as the last few years, but neither are Indy, Pittsburgh, etc.

Hopefully the secondary stays healthy this year.

Patriotguy14 · 08-11-2006, 01:50 PM

I agree acr. Having Harrison back is HUGE as well. Hopefully he's a shell of his former self. If so, the secondary will be nice.

Grogan14 · 08-11-2006, 02:56 PM

It's not just the Deon Branch situation at WR, there is NO depth at the position at all. Reche Caldwell hasn't proven anything the NFL, Troy Brown is getting older and older, Chad Jackson is a rookie and injured, Bam Childress is a special teams player at best, John Stone - ?, please don't tell me their counting on Eddie Berlin. This is a seriously weak group, imagine if they had any injuries or if the Branch situation doesn't get resolved.

While I like many things about the Pats this year, the overall depth they lack is very concerning to me.

NH Patsfan · 08-11-2006, 06:49 PM

I'd like to see Deion get signed also, but I don't think our reciever situation is that bad when you consider our TE's. I really think Watson has a break out year. I also believe Colvin is going to join Seymour as the backbone of our D.
Anyway you look at it I can't freakin' wait for 8:00 to come.

NH Patsfan · 08-11-2006, 07:01 PM

As far as Harrison is concernd check this out
http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-patriots0808.artaug08,0,1633885.story?coll=hc-headlines-sports
I think is leadership above anything else is going ti improve the backfield. Samuel and Wilson with another year under their belt won't hurt either

inSTAALed · 08-11-2006, 08:19 PM

Hope you fellas are enjoying the game instead of sitting around and posting here

NH Patsfan · 08-11-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inSTAALed

Hope you fellas are enjoying the game instead of sitting around and posting here

Both. Laptops and wireless internet are wonderful inventions

inSTAALed · 08-11-2006, 08:37 PM

I wish I would have brought my laptop home...

08-11-2006, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Patriotguy14 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Boston Age: 28 Posts: 71 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: New Mexico Lobos	Patriot Links Here are some important links for the Patriots. Roster: http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?pn=1&ac=players Coaches: http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=coaches Standings: http://www.nfl.com/standings Any other links people want to add, I will update this post ass needed.

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08-11-2006, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
inSTAALed Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Age: 17 Posts: 1 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Carolina Panthers NCAA Team: Ohio State Buckeyes	I hope you guys make it to the Superbowl.... so we can get revenge!

08-11-2006, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Patriotguy14 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Boston Age: 28 Posts: 71 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: New Mexico Lobos	It'll be tough for the Pats to make it this year unless they fix thier linebacker situation and thier reciever situation. The reciver situation is the big one. They are just having some injuries at linebacker.

08-11-2006, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Barrelhead Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 70 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Baltimore Ravens NCAA Team: Miami Hurricanes	Who do you think has the inside track on winning the kickers job?

08-11-2006, 11:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Patriotguy14 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Boston Age: 28 Posts: 71 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: New Mexico Lobos	From what I have read Gostkowski has the strongest leg, but Gramatica is the more accurate. I think they'll see how it plays out in the preseason games. I think they are hesitant with Gostkowski because of the shoes he hasta fill. The moment he misses one the fans will get on the fact that he is not Adam. But I could be wrong. I'd like to see Gostkowski in there.

08-11-2006, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
inSTAALed Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Age: 17 Posts: 1 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Carolina Panthers NCAA Team: Ohio State Buckeyes	There is no replacement for Adam.

08-11-2006, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
acr Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 43 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots	I'm thinking Gramatica starts the season and kicks poorly for about three games, so they can bring in Gostkowski with the "This guy is better than Gramatica" fan support instead of the "This guy ain't Vinatieri" hate. They need to get Branch signed. His holdout is going to ruin this offense, they can't go into the season with Troy Brown as the #1 receiver. All in all, I think the team has a good shot at winning the AFC again. They're obviously aren't as good as the last few years, but neither are Indy, Pittsburgh, etc. Hopefully the secondary stays healthy this year.

08-11-2006, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Patriotguy14 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Boston Age: 28 Posts: 71 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: New Mexico Lobos	I agree acr. Having Harrison back is HUGE as well. Hopefully he's a shell of his former self. If so, the secondary will be nice.

08-11-2006, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Grogan14 In Bill we Still Trust Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 101 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: Boston College Eagles	It's not just the Deon Branch situation at WR, there is NO depth at the position at all. Reche Caldwell hasn't proven anything the NFL, Troy Brown is getting older and older, Chad Jackson is a rookie and injured, Bam Childress is a special teams player at best, John Stone - ?, please don't tell me their counting on Eddie Berlin. This is a seriously weak group, imagine if they had any injuries or if the Branch situation doesn't get resolved. While I like many things about the Pats this year, the overall depth they lack is very concerning to me.

08-11-2006, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
NH Patsfan Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seacost, NH Posts: 57 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish	I'd like to see Deion get signed also, but I don't think our reciever situation is that bad when you consider our TE's. I really think Watson has a break out year. I also believe Colvin is going to join Seymour as the backbone of our D. Anyway you look at it I can't freakin' wait for 8:00 to come.

08-11-2006, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
NH Patsfan Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seacost, NH Posts: 57 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish	As far as Harrison is concernd check this out http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-patriots0808.artaug08,0,1633885.story?coll=hc-headlines-sports I think is leadership above anything else is going ti improve the backfield. Samuel and Wilson with another year under their belt won't hurt either

08-11-2006, 08:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
inSTAALed Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Age: 17 Posts: 1 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Carolina Panthers NCAA Team: Ohio State Buckeyes	Hope you fellas are enjoying the game instead of sitting around and posting here

08-11-2006, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
inSTAALed Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Age: 17 Posts: 1 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: Carolina Panthers NCAA Team: Ohio State Buckeyes	I wish I would have brought my laptop home...