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Last minute thoughts on Patriots v Bronco

Posted on October 11, 2009 by jamie

As always each week brings a new challenge and there is more news than just that Coach Belichick will face off versus his undefeated pupil Josh McDaniels. McDaniels knows om Brady and the Patriots offense well having coached them over the past four years, but that is not the only area of concern.

Two veterans signed in the off season will not be playing today, while another veteran is expecting to join the team in the near future. Running back Fred Taylor, aka Fragile Fred, has has an ankle injury and subsequent surgery that may or may not be season ending. Taylor has been a boost for the team as Laurence Maroney still looks like he has been practicing for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ rather than the NFL.

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Runningback Fred Taylor to have surgery

Posted on October 9, 2009 by jamie

The Patriots’ depth at runningback will be tested after news broke this afternoon that Fred Taylor has to have surgery on his right ankle and may miss the rest of the season.

According to Chris Gasper on the Globe’s Extra Points blog:

Taylor sustained an eversion ankle sprain — meaning he rolled his
ankle to the outside — on his final carry in the Patriots’ 27-21 win
over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Taylor, who finished the game with
seven carries for 25 yards, hobbled to the sideline following the
3-yard run with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

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Building on a tough win, Patriots still have work to do

Posted on October 6, 2009 by jamie

A win is a win and two in a row over teams that had success in the playoffs last year and expecting to be there again this year is a good sign.

As much as I enjoyed watching the game late night in Geneva, at times it was frustrating and I was concerned by the lack of consistency with the offense. The running game was a bit awkward but did enough to keep the Ravens in check. No real big gains, but two touchdowns – one from Sammy Morris and the other a QB sneak by Tom Brady was enough of a threat in the redzone where in previous weeks there was none.

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Patriots push past Ravens, rise to 3-1

Posted on October 5, 2009 by jamie

Pink Patriots by you.
The Patriots took the field in pink gloves and shoes to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation this afternoon.

As last week’s game drew to a close, it looked as though things might be coming together for a Patriots team that is still assimilating many new faces and looked overmatched in week 2 against the division rival Jets. This week that trend continued with a win over the undefeated Baltimore Ravens match the Jets’ record at 3-1 after they lost to New Orleans today.

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Consistently inconsistent, will Patriots remain above .500?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by jamie

Always take the ‘W’ no matter how you get it. During a tremendous comeback versus Buffalo in week one, a loss to the Jets in week two and a win versus a solid Falcons team in week three, The Patriots did something they do not often do. They did settled for field goals when normally they would have scored touchdowns.

The team mantra still seems to be inconsistency on offense, whether it is coming from Tom Brady, Sammy Morris or coach Bill Belichick. Missed opportunities converting on third and fourth downs, Brady overthrowing receivers or receivers dropping balls.

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Patriots win a wet one over Falcons

Posted on September 28, 2009 by jamie

Patriots win a wet one over Falcons

Instead of saving a comeback for the final minutes, the Patriots regrouped after a somewhat lackluster first half to win decisively over the Atlanta Falcons on a gray and drizzly afternoon in Foxboro today. The win puts them back above .500 and kept the Patriots breathing down the neck of the first-place Jets, who notched their third win in Tennessee.

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Patriots face Falcons expect them to air it out

Posted on September 25, 2009 by jamie

If anything has been proven over the past two games it is that Brady is throwing the ball alot. Over 100 times in fact versus the team running the ball just over 40 times.

This is not a balanced attack, but also do not expect it to change much this week. OK maybe a bit more balanced, however, facing a stout Falcons run defense will not help Brady. The Falcons defense have been successful in turnovers having five forced fumbles and an interception.

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Patriots mental lapses have been costly

Posted on September 24, 2009 by jamie

In 2008, the Patriots were still following up from 2007 and setting NFL records – although of a different nature. Last year, the Pats were called for only 72 penalties and after declined or offsetting they were flagged for only 57 accepted penalties - the fewest ever during a 16-game season. A strong minded Bill Belichick team that came together and barely missed the pay-offs with an 11-5 record under Matt Cassel.

2009 looks to be a year where flags will be flying as the Patriots right now have been flagged 17 times after only two game. The worst offender is Tom Brady with three delay of game penalties against the Jets.

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Pats seeing red in the red zone

Posted on September 24, 2009 by jamie

With the Patriots’ record to start the season at 1-1, panic has set in throughout Patriot Nation. You can read it on the message boards and hear it when fans call into sports talk radio. While many fans have officially pushed the panic button, they need to keep in mind that the Patriots have only played TWO GAMES. Everyone had high expectations for the Pats’ offense with Tom Brady back at the helm at quarterback, and deservedly so. However, what we all should have also realized was that it was going to take time for Brady to get back into rhythm with the offense. Remember, Peyton Manning had a slow start last season after having offseason knee surgery, but the Colts finished the season winning 10 straight games. I anticipate that after a slow start, which could certainly continue with games against Atlanta and Baltimore coming up, the Patriots and Tom Brady will find their rhythm and finish the season strong, making the playoffs.

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Brighter side as Patriots youngsters stepping up

Posted on September 23, 2009 by jamie

With all the complaining about everything from coaching, lack of offense power and penalties to bringing back Bruschi, some may need to stop, breathe, take a step back and see the bigger picture.

The defense is terrible! Now hold on, maybe the defense has been a bit inconsistent and giving up too many plays in the red zone - yes, but terrible? Not really.

The Patriots defense is younger, faster and limiting the strengths of the opposing offenses. The Bills were without Marshawn Lynch, but with TO on the team, they drastically improved their passing game. The Patriots defense did a great job stopping the Bills normal passing game and allowed Fred Jackson to run.

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