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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #105 on: September 23, 2016, 05:54:24 PM »

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Mike Petraglia ‏@Trags  1m1 minute ago Waltham, MA
Source confirms torn right thumb ligament for Jacoby Brissett. Suffered injury in 2nd half Thursday. Faces likely surgery for stabilization.

To make it fair they are going without a QB.  ;)

Anyway hope not, be a bummer for the kid after that game.

Unfortunate. Someone tell Jules to starting throwing.

The run of injuries on this team is Sort of ridiculous.

Yes, and it's been that way for a while. All of those injured offensive linemen last season, the major injuries Gronk and Edelman have had, Dion Lewis two years in a row.
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #106 on: September 25, 2016, 05:50:04 PM »

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Kinda stinks to have a bye week due to that possibility of seeing Edelman play QB. A solid performance could've placed him in discussions for most versatile man in the world.
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #107 on: September 25, 2016, 07:55:48 PM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #108 on: September 25, 2016, 08:03:47 PM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?

Nothing diminishes the Pats 3-0 record considering who they have been missing in those games.

Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #109 on: September 26, 2016, 12:23:21 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?

Nothing diminishes the Pats 3-0 record considering who they have been missing in those games.

Thankfully, the NFL doesn't operate according to a BCS-style system. Brady will return to a 3-1 or 4-0 team, first in its division, and then (hopefully) it'll be off to the races!
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #110 on: September 26, 2016, 12:45:21 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
yes.

Absolutely. However, with Pittsburgh getting blown out today, Seattle putting up 15 points in their first two games, Arizona just sucking, Carolina losing two games, and Green Bay starting out shaky, Id still say we have had the most impressive start of any contender. The only two teams I could see being argued would be Denver and Baltimore. Baltimores beaten a bunch of nobodies and Denver Im just quite impressed with. You could easily say theyve been more impressive.

 

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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #111 on: September 26, 2016, 08:00:58 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
yes.

Absolutely. However, with Pittsburgh getting blown out today, Seattle putting up 15 points in their first two games, Arizona just sucking, Carolina losing two games, and Green Bay starting out shaky, Id still say we have had the most impressive start of any contender. The only two teams I could see being argued would be Denver and Baltimore. Baltimores beaten a bunch of nobodies and Denver Im just quite impressed with. You could easily say theyve been more impressive.

I'm a Denver fan, so I'm biased towards them having had the better start.  I'd say they've had to go against better competition, and yesterday's big win on the road against a potential playoff team was eye-opening for Siemien.

In the NFC, Minnesota and Philly have both looked impressive.  Particularly Philly, having won all their games by at least 15 points.

Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #112 on: September 26, 2016, 09:39:00 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
yes.

Absolutely. However, with Pittsburgh getting blown out today, Seattle putting up 15 points in their first two games, Arizona just sucking, Carolina losing two games, and Green Bay starting out shaky, Id still say we have had the most impressive start of any contender. The only two teams I could see being argued would be Denver and Baltimore. Baltimores beaten a bunch of nobodies and Denver Im just quite impressed with. You could easily say theyve been more impressive.

I'm a Denver fan, so I'm biased towards them having had the better start.  I'd say they've had to go against better competition, and yesterday's big win on the road against a potential playoff team was eye-opening for Siemien.

In the NFC, Minnesota and Philly have both looked impressive.  Particularly Philly, having won all their games by at least 15 points.

Yes, Philly has looked very impressive.

I don't get the "Denver has had a better start" narrative. From a pure W-L standpoint, New England has faced better competition than Denver. But I think it is all "quibbles" at this point.
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #113 on: September 26, 2016, 09:43:32 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
yes.

Absolutely. However, with Pittsburgh getting blown out today, Seattle putting up 15 points in their first two games, Arizona just sucking, Carolina losing two games, and Green Bay starting out shaky, Id still say we have had the most impressive start of any contender. The only two teams I could see being argued would be Denver and Baltimore. Baltimores beaten a bunch of nobodies and Denver Im just quite impressed with. You could easily say theyve been more impressive.

I'm a Denver fan, so I'm biased towards them having had the better start.  I'd say they've had to go against better competition, and yesterday's big win on the road against a potential playoff team was eye-opening for Siemien.

In the NFC, Minnesota and Philly have both looked impressive.  Particularly Philly, having won all their games by at least 15 points.

Denver has a great defense that can win games for them so the offense just has to be decent. As for Cincinnati they are not as good as they were last year, losing 2 key offensive players that were replaced by inferior talent. On top of that they are massive chokers that have no credibility. Minny and Philly have looked good I'll agree with you on that. 

Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #114 on: September 26, 2016, 09:58:12 AM »

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I think there is clearer separation in the AFC. 

DEN & NE seem to be the cream of the crop.   I think the jury is still out on BAL.   Steelers are probably in that 2nd tier right now.  Probably add the Chiefs & Raiders in there too.

The NFC?  Man, I don't know.   Not quite sure what to make of this Philly team right now.  Same with the Vikings.  The old standbys like CAR, GB, & SEA have looked so-so.   Giants had a terrible lose yesterday.  Your guess is probably as good as mine about who is the top tier there.  My guy still tells me that CAR & SEA will be there at the end.


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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #115 on: September 26, 2016, 11:08:00 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
yes.

Absolutely. However, with Pittsburgh getting blown out today, Seattle putting up 15 points in their first two games, Arizona just sucking, Carolina losing two games, and Green Bay starting out shaky, Id still say we have had the most impressive start of any contender. The only two teams I could see being argued would be Denver and Baltimore. Baltimores beaten a bunch of nobodies and Denver Im just quite impressed with. You could easily say theyve been more impressive.

I'm a Denver fan, so I'm biased towards them having had the better start.  I'd say they've had to go against better competition, and yesterday's big win on the road against a potential playoff team was eye-opening for Siemien.

In the NFC, Minnesota and Philly have both looked impressive.  Particularly Philly, having won all their games by at least 15 points.
Eh. I think Denver has had a tougher schedule but it's close. Carolina and Arizona is basically a wash (especially when Carolina was home and Arizona was on the road) then Indy is better than Arizona and Houston is a bit worse than cincy but we demolished Houston and Denver handily beat cincy. I call it a wash. Denver has been better, but the fact that New England has been marginally worse while playing without Brady or gronk makes it more impressive for me.
I think there is clearer separation in the AFC. 

DEN & NE seem to be the cream of the crop.   I think the jury is still out on BAL.   Steelers are probably in that 2nd tier right now.  Probably add the Chiefs & Raiders in there too.

The NFC?  Man, I don't know.   Not quite sure what to make of this Philly team right now.  Same with the Vikings.  The old standbys like CAR, GB, & SEA have looked so-so.   Giants had a terrible lose yesterday.  Your guess is probably as good as mine about who is the top tier there.  My guy still tells me that CAR & SEA will be there at the end.
Don't put Pittsburgh to bed just yet. I still put them in the top tier with Denver and New England.
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #116 on: September 26, 2016, 11:12:45 AM »

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Does the Bills' smackdown of the Cardinals, and the Dolphins almost losing to the Browns diminish the Pats 3-0 record?
yes.

Absolutely. However, with Pittsburgh getting blown out today, Seattle putting up 15 points in their first two games, Arizona just sucking, Carolina losing two games, and Green Bay starting out shaky, Id still say we have had the most impressive start of any contender. The only two teams I could see being argued would be Denver and Baltimore. Baltimores beaten a bunch of nobodies and Denver Im just quite impressed with. You could easily say theyve been more impressive.

I'm a Denver fan, so I'm biased towards them having had the better start.  I'd say they've had to go against better competition, and yesterday's big win on the road against a potential playoff team was eye-opening for Siemien.

In the NFC, Minnesota and Philly have both looked impressive.  Particularly Philly, having won all their games by at least 15 points.
Eh. I think Denver has had a tougher schedule but it's close. Carolina and Arizona is basically a wash (especially when Carolina was home and Arizona was on the road) then Indy is better than Arizona and Houston is a bit worse than cincy but we demolished Houston and Denver handily beat cincy. I call it a wash. Denver has been better, but the fact that New England has been marginally worse while playing without Brady or gronk makes it more impressive for me.
I think there is clearer separation in the AFC. 

DEN & NE seem to be the cream of the crop.   I think the jury is still out on BAL.   Steelers are probably in that 2nd tier right now.  Probably add the Chiefs & Raiders in there too.

The NFC?  Man, I don't know.   Not quite sure what to make of this Philly team right now.  Same with the Vikings.  The old standbys like CAR, GB, & SEA have looked so-so.   Giants had a terrible lose yesterday.  Your guess is probably as good as mine about who is the top tier there.  My guy still tells me that CAR & SEA will be there at the end.
Don't put Pittsburgh to bed just yet. I still put them in the top tier with Denver and New England.

Not putting them to bed at all.  Just think they're a level below DEN & NE.  They're certainly a playoff team.


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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #117 on: September 26, 2016, 08:25:28 PM »

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Look if the steelers couldnt handle the freaking Wentz led Eagles, they arent a upper echelon team. And it wasnt even a good game, but an utter beat down.

I live in upstate NY, so my football is awful. Luckily I grew up a NE fan (ty multiple family members living in NE, and my opportunity here) so I can say what the patriots have done is amazing. Hindsight is 20/20 but the Cardinals are atleast going to play for the playoffs, the texans will challenge, and the dolphins are the team that always should be better than they are.

I cant wait till bradys comeback against the browns. Im guessing 4/1 td/int and 300ish yards.
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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #118 on: October 02, 2016, 01:55:20 PM »

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Re: 2016 NFL Season
« Reply #119 on: October 16, 2016, 02:44:29 PM »

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Is it just me or is Blount the best RB the Pats have had since Cory Dillon?  They only other I can think of is BenJarvis Green Ellis.