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[SeoulSoxFan]

Patriots embark on a trip to The Dawg Pound, where BB is still hounded by the ghost of Kosar, and former Pats Watson, Yates, Ventron (Ray), Clayton (Thomas), Adams (Titus), and Mangini roam.


IT'S NOT A TRAP.
WIN

[SeoulSoxFan]

In most likelyhood, this is your opposing QB: http://sports.yahoo....l/players/24060, although Wallace is still a possibility.

[Wilco's Last Fan]

In most likelyhood, this is your opposing QB: http://sports.yahoo....l/players/24060, although Wallace is still a possibility.

My mom's family is from Cleveland so they're my second favorite team.

That said, I refuse to lose to a quarterback with a noticeable unibrow. Win please

[axx]

Looking at the TV maps, this is the smallest viewing area that I can remember.

It's just New England and Ohio, along with one part of Arkansas.

[Rasputin]

Looking at the TV maps, this is the smallest viewing area that I can remember.

It's just New England and Ohio, along with one part of Arkansas.

Helena?

[Andrew]

Helena?

You ever been in Hannah, MT?

[jsinger121]

Patriots Injury Report
Did Not Participate
S Jarrad Page (calf)
RB Fred Taylor (toe)

Limited Participation
WR Deion Branch (hamstring)
S Patrick Chung (knee)
WR Matt Slater (ankle)

Full Participation
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

[BernieRicoBoomer]

Interesting fact: Pats have gone to the Superbowl the last 4 times they have played the Browns....they have beaten them each time too so, get it done!

[TheoShmeo]

The "us against the world rallying cry" is going to be tough this week unless the Great Adam Schefter constitutes the world.

Adam Scefter Hates the Patriots this week

[I12XU]

It's just New England and Ohio, along with one part of Arkansas.

Behold the power of Razorback football, they just want more Peyton Hillis.

[Mystic Merlin]

I find it interesting that - despite the quick turnarounds and knee-jerk nature of sports media - few have caught onto the fact the Pats don't run a spread offense anymore.

Do these guys just form opinions on teams that take years to change?

[John Dopson]

Chung is out for the game tomorrow. I don't mind him taking this game if it means he's back for Pitt and Indy.

[RedOctober3829]

Win today. Ultimate trap game.

[Reverend]

I find it interesting that - despite the quick turnarounds and knee-jerk nature of sports media - few have caught onto the fact the Pats don't run a spread offense anymore.

Do these guys just form opinions on teams that take years to change?

Yes. Also, I'm fairly certain that the greater access they have to all the games means that they actually watch fewer games in any sort of meaningful way.

I think Mangini mitigates the trap-esque nature of the game. I gotta think at least one of the vets pulled the other players aside and said something to the effect of, "Look, Bill ain't gonna say so, but..."

[Mystic Merlin]

I think the Pats win comfortably (10-14 points). People are really overrating this Browns team based solely on the win over NO. They have some talent (like every team in the NFL), but they don't have enough to beat good teams consistently. If the Pats take care of the ball, they won't have much of a problem.

[DegenerateSoxFan]

I think Mangini mitigates the trap-esque nature of the game. I gotta think at least one of the vets pulled the other players aside and said something to the effect of, "Look, Bill ain't gonna say so, but..."

Normally I groan when Simmons uses dated movie references, but I though his quote for his pick for this game was good: "Pats -4.5 over Browns. "It's time to answer for Santino, Carlo."

Who's to say that Belichick won't say something like "I hate that lying ratfuck, and I would consider it a personal favor from each of you if would go out there and humiliate him"to the players? I'm smelling a big win this week.

[bankshot1]

is atdhe.net a legit site to watch the Pats (out of market)?

http://atdhe.net/index.html

thanks

[SeoulSoxFan]

is atdhe.net a legit site to watch the Pats (out of market)?

http://atdhe.net/index.html

thanks

That'd be a yes. "Legit" may not be the proper term here however.

[jsinger121]

realpatriots

Today's Patriots inactives are Ohrnberger, LeVoir, Taylor, Price, Chung, Page, Wendell and Love #fb

[jsinger121]

realpatriots

Browns Inactives: Wallace, Delhomme, Clayton, Vallos, St Clair, A Smith, Williams and Mitchell. #fb

[bankshot1]

That'd be a yes. "Legit" may not be the proper term here however.

thanks-the concern is whether I download crabs, the clap, and other untold nasty things along with the game.

[ElcaballitoMVP]

Win today. Ultimate trap game.

I almost started a topic about this yesterday but didn't have the time. But I got to wondering, when was the last time the Pats lost a "trap" game? You can go back through the past 4 seasons and I can't find a loss that would be considered a "trap" game. I think BB does a great job preparing his guys every week and focusing on the team they're playing and not worrying about anything else or who they'll play in 2 or 3 weeks.

This year, the Pats lost at the Jets (when we had Buff and Mia the next 2 weeks).

Last season, the Pats lost at the Jets in week 2 (followed by games vs Falcons, Ravens), at the Broncos in week 5 (with Tenn, TB on deck), at the Colts in week 10 (with the Jets up next), at NO in week 12, at Mia in week 13, and a meaningless game at the Texans in week 17. There really aren't any losses here that can be considered a "trap".

In 2008, they lost to the Dolphins in week 3 with a bye the following week, at the Chargers in week 6 (with Den, STL the next 2 weeks), at the Colts in week 9, vs. the Jets in week 11, and the Steelers in week 13.

In 2007, I'm almost 100% positive the NFL didn't have a season this year. No need for anyone to verify that. I'm pretty sure it's a proven fact.

In 2006, they lost to the Broncos in week 3, with Cincy on deck, the Colts and Jets back to back in close games weeks 9 and 10, and at the Dolphins in week 14.

You have to go back to 2005 when you can find losses that could be considered "trap games". They lost 6 games that season, including one at Carolina in week 2 with the Steelers on deck and another in week 12 at the Chiefs with the Jets the following week.

I don't consider any game against the likes of Indy, NYJ, Mia, and Pitt to qualify for a "trap game". I also don't consider any losses where we weren't playing anyone of any significance the following week to be a "trap" loss. It may not have been a good loss, but not one I'd consider a trap.

The Pats have done a really good job of preparing for these "trap" games and I don't expect that to change this week. I say we win 28-13 today.

[TheoShmeo]

Win today. Ultimate trap game.

I can't remember the BB/Brady Pats ever losing and thinking afterward that it was because they took the other team lightly or looked ahead. I'm not saying that it can't happen but I do think that the reason why the Pats lose is often, if ever, that.

Was posting when Elbab posted and the doobell rang before I hit send.....What he said.

Edited by TheoShmeo, 07 November 2010 - 12:04 PM.

[Reverend]

I almost started a topic about this yesterday but didn't have the time. But I got to wondering, when was the last time the Pats lost a "trap" game? You can go back through the past 4 seasons and I can't find a loss that would be considered a "trap" game. I think BB does a great job preparing his guys every week and focusing on the team they're playing and not worrying about anything else or who they'll play in 2 or 3 weeks.

Yesterday I was going to start a thread about whether or not the "trap" game is really even a legitimate phenomena. In part, I think lots of what seem to be trap games don't look like trap games by the end of the season because it turned out they were better than people thought and stuff like that.

But then I, uh, didn't. Someone should totally do that though.

Go Pats!!

[SeoulSoxFan]

Indeed. Please refer to the beginning post of the thread. This is NOT a trap game.

This is a game where the outstanding linebacking crew of the Browns may stifle the short- and middle-range passing game, where Cribbs break one out, and McCoy does not turn a ball over, but it's not a trap game.

[Mystic Merlin]

I'd also like to take this opportunity to express my immense love for Scott Fujita. I'd kill to stick him in Ninkovich's spot.

[PayrodsFirstClutchHit]

Hoodie versus Hoodie Jr.

May the master destroy the student.

Win.

[epraz]

Patriots inactives
WR Taylor Price
OT Mark LeVoir
DL Kyle Love
OL Ryan Wendell
OL Rich Ohrnberger
S Patrick Chung
RB Fred Taylor
S Jarrad Page

Browns inactives
QB Seneca Wallace
QB Jake Delhomme
RB Thomas Clayton
OL Steve Vallos
OT John St. Clair
TE Alex Smith
WR Demetrius Williams
DE Jayme Mitchell

The Browns have only one QB on their active roster?

[jsinger121]

They have Brett Ratliff as the backup.

[SeoulSoxFan]

They have Brett Ratliff as the backup.

It's really Pats lite ain't it? Also have Rob Ryan calling the d-signals, Seely coaching the ST.

[jsinger121]

It's really Pats lite ain't it? Also have Rob Ryan calling the d-signals, Seely coaching the ST.

and Brian Daboll as the OC

[SeoulSoxFan]

Per ESPN:

If BB wins today, it'll be his 170th win, tying him with none other than Paul Brown.

[NickEsasky]

Alright Dillos...errr Browns...let's get it on!



Oh, and where the hell is Laddie?

[mikeford]

That camera work nearly gave me motion sickness, good lord.

[JohnnyTheBone]

That line-drive angled kick didn't do much to neutralize the explosive Mr. Cribbs.

[NickEsasky]

Cribbs is a dangerous man. He coul;d be the difference in this game if the Pats come out flat.

[Ed Hillel]

That was a perfect kick, where was the coverage?

[ngruz25]

The atdhe.net link is showing the Falcons game. Any other magic links out there?

Nevermind, fixed!

Edited by ngruz25, 07 November 2010 - 01:06 PM.

[mikeford]

Yeah this isn't going well.

[Ed Hillel]

What the fuck is going on?

[JohnnyTheBone]

Hillis already dinged.

[Ahriman]

That was impressive.

[NickEsasky]

What are the odds of a McCoy passing getting intercepted after being tipped by Ben Watson today?

[Hendu's Gait]

dear Pats D, it's the fucking Browns

[shawnrbu]

What the fuck is going on?

The Browns are a lot better than their record.

[SeoulSoxFan]

The first 10 plays are scripted. Let's see what they do on drive 2 and 3.

[Ed Hillel]

Sack please.

[Seabass177]

Anyone have a working link?

[mikeford]

Whoa, Jon Wilhite actually turned and looked for the ball?

I'm like... baffled.

[Ed Hillel]

Holy shit, that was perfect coverage by Wilhite.