Yes, I know, that’s probably crazy, considering how porous our defense looked last week. But the Pats have taken major injury hits to their core guys. FB Develin, C Andrews, LT Wynn, all to IR. Dorsett and Burkhead are likely out. Gordon is nursing a knee injury. They are starting Marshall frickin’ Newhouse at LT and practice squadder Matt LaCosse at TE. [Note: there would be angry mobs with pitchforks outside DG’s door if we were starting Newhouse this week].
The Pats are the best-coached team, have the great Brady at QB, and that madman Edelman running 500mph on crossing routes ... but am I delusional to think we SHOULD be able scheme something — anything — with our largely healthy defense to take advantage of their injury-riddled OL and a 42 year old QB that can’t pressure a defense with his legs? Or at least get a few good hits on him?
(I’m only venting all this with you gentleman to spare my son a rant or two tomorrow night).
Please be nice to your son tomorrow, its not his fault (its Bettchers), ha ha.
Marshall Newhouse???!!!!
I feel like the crazy guy from Network at this point. “Mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore” lol!!
I think this is the best point. These Thursday night games tend to bring out the mediocre in most teams. The turn around is just to quick for a team to prepare and look sharp.
I think are only chance on D is to press their receivers and go after Brady. We may get lucky and create some turnovers.
Who cares if we lose 48-3 or 27-20, let's go down swinging...
Marshall Newhouse???!!!!
I've found Bettcher's defense goes very nicely with Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Its not bad, and I don't want to waste my good stuff on our D.
Seriously, if Brady sits behind THIS line (Dante Scarnecchia or not), and we don’t press and we don’t collapse the pocket with Golden, Hill, DT, Dex, X, well ....
I don’t even know how to finish the sentence.
Seriously, if Brady sits behind THIS line (Dante Scarnecchia or not), and we don’t press and we don’t collapse the pocket with Golden, Hill, DT, Dex, X, well ....
I don’t even know how to finish the sentence.
That actually sounds great, the hot cider and whiskey with a pinch of cayenne. Might give that a go tomorrow, thanks!
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will be the blowout everyone is expecting, these Thursday night games are usually brutal. That being said, it will take a pretty amazing effort from Jones to win, and that's IF our defense can make a few stops. My guess is 31-23
I think this is the best point. These Thursday night games tend to bring out the mediocre in most teams. The turn around is just to quick for a team to prepare and look sharp.
I think are only chance on D is to press their receivers and go after Brady. We may get lucky and create some turnovers.
Who cares if we lose 48-3 or 27-20, let's go down swinging...
There's a big difference between losing by 1 TD and 7. The 48-3 loss isn't considered "going down swinging". The Pats D has been off to a great start, say what you want to about the opponents but the Giants aren't putting up 20+ points on a short week
Marshall. NEWHOUSE!!!!!!!!
Ok, much better.
Bring it home Big Dex!
We are up shits creek without a paddle with Brady.
Anyway, best of luck to all of us on Thursday night. Let’s at least eat and drink like kings and hopefully watch TB work over the Astros.
It's a perfect match-up for nothing to change!
This applies to you too?
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"There is no limit to a person's ability to rationalize the truth."
This applies to you too?
You see me rationalizing?
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In comment 14620271 Go Terps said:
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"There is no limit to a person's ability to rationalize the truth."
This applies to you too?
You see me rationalizing?
Does this apply to you? It's a simple question, a simple answer will do.
Thanks for the answer. I would say that quote is intended for all people. As people we certainly exercise thinking, but is it in an honest way? Therefore I believe the phrase "I don't know" is undervalued and certainly underused.
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I suppose it does. And when you see me making excuses to justify another year of bad football from this team you can feel free to call me out on it.
Thanks for the answer. I would say that quote is intended for all people. As people we certainly exercise thinking, but is it in an honest way? Therefore I believe the phrase "I don't know" is undervalued and certainly underused.
I completely agree with you. That's why with regards to the Giants and their performance, it's good to refer back to the math that tells us how they are performing. The stories the numbers tell don't leave much room for interpretation, as they are very ugly.
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In comment 14620289 Go Terps said:
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I suppose it does. And when you see me making excuses to justify another year of bad football from this team you can feel free to call me out on it.
Thanks for the answer. I would say that quote is intended for all people. As people we certainly exercise thinking, but is it in an honest way? Therefore I believe the phrase "I don't know" is undervalued and certainly underused.
I completely agree with you. That's why with regards to the Giants and their performance, it's good to refer back to the math that tells us how they are performing. The stories the numbers tell don't leave much room for interpretation, as they are very ugly.
Terps, certainly in regards to the giants the results have been ugly. As for the math, absolutely can be used as evidence to support our theories, although there is context within numbers that could be valuable, and worth considering.
I mean, the guy is a journeyman, six, seven teams ... are we completely unable to exploit that and get some shots in on Brady?
I’m getting myself exasperated again. Serenity now.
I mean, the guy is a journeyman, six, seven teams ... are we completely unable to exploit that and get some shots in on Brady?
I’m getting myself exasperated again. Serenity now.
Brady seems to get rid of the ball in less than 2 seconds. Betcher will have our DBs 10 yards off to facilitate this