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[SeoulSoxFan]

So it begins.

A mix of the old, with the youngest starting 11 in the league in 2010. The season dedicated to Myra Kraft:



I'll be watching the following:

On offense:

• OchoCinco - the first catch will draw more than a few applause
• Gronk - how much will he play?
• Price - is the new hype real?
• Lee Smith - top 3 candidate for the new cult fan fav (also, how many 2, 3 set TE sets will be employed?
• Solder - let's see if he gets pushed back on a bull rush or two
• OL depth - the most worrisome area, and we'll see a lot of subs playing (esp. Ohrnberger)

On defense:

• DL play: by far the most intriguing, although I doubt we'll see a lot of vets play
• End rush: who'll line up on the edge and handle the rush?
• Bodden: just seeing him line up opposite McCourty will make me happy
• Safety depth: who'll step up? A bit thin in this area with hobbling Sanders

On ST:

• New rules: on the record, I hate the nerfed ST play.
• KO returners - who'll make a difference? Tate on the bubble?
• Ghost - just drive a few into the endzone and we'll forget about last year

Misc:

• Will BB shake Del Rio's hands?

CANNOT WAIT!

[SoxScout]

Belichick apparently said if players didn't practice today, don't expect them to play. Those out today were:

Rob Gronkowski
Albert Haynesworth
Mike Wright
Ryan Wendell
Eric Kettani
Dan Connolly
Chris Morris
Brandon Spikes
Kevin Faulk
Shane Vereen
Brandon Tate
Matt Light
Marcus Cannon
Ron Brace
Shaun Ellis
Brandon Deaderick
Josh Barrett
Ras-I Dowling
James Sanders

[SoxScout]

Also, I'm excited about Hoyer and Mallet.

[SeoulSoxFan]

Also keep an eye out for these rookies who are camp uppers and may make the team:

Richard Medlin RB
http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=RB

Jeremy Ross WR
http://www.calbears....s_jeremy00.html

Will Yeatman (my sleeper pick)
http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=TE

Steve Maneri
http://www.nfldrafts...=2010&genpos=OT

Aaron Lavarias DE
http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=DE

Jeff Tarpinian LB (my sleeper pick #2)
http://www.nationalf...at-pro-day.html

Also rooting for Sergio Brown.

[jsinger121]

Looking forward to going to this game with my dad. Plus it gets me away from baby duty for 4-5 hours.

[SeoulSoxFan]

Looking forward to going to this game with my dad. Plus it gets me away from baby duty for 4-5 hours.

SO that means you'll post a full report afterwards?

[Kenny F'ing Powers]

SO that means you'll post a full report afterwards?

I have a feeling we'll have a better view to analyze the game then he will. But he can let us know how the beer tastes and how much fun he had.

[Turrable]

Pre-season on swoooooooooooole

[Mloaf71]

Anyone know a good place to watch the Pats in Arlington, VA? I just moved here from Boston and know plenty of Sox bars but haven't found a Pats bar yet. Thanks!

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Anyone know a good place to watch the Pats in Arlington, VA? I just moved here from Boston and know plenty of Sox bars but haven't found a Pats bar yet. Thanks!

Murphy's in Old Town Alexandria.

[koufax32]

I'm hoping to see lots of Mallett and, for Jax, Gabbert. I'm also interested in watching T. Price and N. Solder. And as always...

JUST DON'T GET HURT

[SoxScout]

For people looking for video:

Try http://www.firstrows...n-football.html or

[Saints Rest]

Thanks, SoxScout. I just came into posit this very question.

[Mloaf71]

Murphy's in Old Town Alexandria.

Thanks! I'll have to check it out!

[cshea]

98.5 says no Brady tonight.

[axx]

98.5 says no Brady tonight.

Really? He's not hurt is he? Or are they trying to showcase Hoyer.

[SeoulSoxFan]

Also: http://www.myp2p.eu/...703&part=sports

[SeoulSoxFan]

98.5 says no Brady tonight.

He's prepping lawsuits for Barstoolsports

[bsartist618]

I think I saw it mentioned in another thread, but seeing it again here reminded me: where have you seen Price hype? What have they been saying?

[mt8thsw9th]

Really? He's not hurt is he? Or are they trying to showcase Hoyer.

They're trying to limit his throws in the preseason. There are only so many shots left in that howitzer.

[soxfan80000001]

Looking forward to finally seeing what this "break but don't bend" defense is all about!

[Jnai]

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!!!111one

[Mystic Merlin]

Criqui.

Cross.

Buckley.

Fuck me sideways.

[cshea]

Ah yes, the sound of Dan Criqui and Randy Cross from Foxboro.

Football is back!

[Ahriman]

Don Criqui and Randy Cross. Ah shit.

And it's only been one night since I had the misfortune of hearing John Harkes brutal cadence again.

Edited by Ahriman, 11 August 2011 - 06:35 PM.

[Soxy Brown]

No shit. Would it kill them to spend some coin on announcers who aren't horrendously awful?

[Dick Pole Upside]

Ah yes, the sound of Dan Criqui and Randy Cross from Foxboro.

Football is back!

It'll be great hearing Dan mispronounce the names of Todd Light, Ty Warren, and Eugene Chung

[Mystic Merlin]

No shit. Would it kill them to spend some coin on announcers who aren't horrendously awful?

Why bother? No one but lunatics like us watch the preseason, and they know we'd watch if Elmer Fudd and Elmo were calling the games.

[cshea]

It'll be great hearing Dan mispronounce the names of Todd Light, Ty Warren, and Eugene Chung

Right now, it sounds like he might lose his voice by the end of the first quarter. This is a good thing.

[phragle]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


LETTTTTSSSSSS GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


(dont get hurt)

[Dan Murfman]

We even got a fly over.

[SoxScout]

Ruling:

Kickoffs are lame

[cshea]

KO's are going to suck this year. Jesus.

[Jnai]

Why bother? No one but lunatics like us watch the preseason, and they know we'd watch if Elmer Fudd and Elmo were calling the games.

I'd watch if this was being called by Bob Neumeier and Hawk Harrelson.

Which is another way of saying, shut the fuck up and enjoy football. =)

[Mystic Merlin]

I can't wait for 80% touchbacks this season.

[axx]

That's right, they moved it up.

[Oogies Loogies]

Barring a hurricane, we will not see an opponent return a kick all year against the Ghost.

[PayrodsFirstClutchHit]

Get ready for that exciting return 90% of the time this year.

[Dick Pole Upside]

For those about to rock, we salute you.

[Mystic Merlin]

Hi Darius.

[SemperFidelisSox]

The defense still sucks.

[SidelineCameras]

Anyone in RI have Cox? Can't find the game...Channel 1015 not working...

EDIT: Found it on 811. Not HD, I guess I don't care because it's preseason

Edited by SidelineCameras, 11 August 2011 - 06:43 PM.

[Mystic Merlin]

Season over.

[Jnai]

Anyone in RI have Cox? Can't find the game...Channel 1015 not working...

811

[PayrodsFirstClutchHit]

Maybe the Pats D plans to make a play next series.

[Dick Pole Upside]

Run defense picking up right where it left off. This Gabbert feller is good!

[avrsoxfan]

Time to become a Packers fan, season over.

[Soxy Brown]

Why bother? No one but lunatics like us watch the preseason, and they know we'd watch if Elmer Fudd and Elmo were calling the games.

I know. It's not like it would give them any ROI. I guess what irks me is that they're one of the marquee franchises in all of American sports. You'd think they would want to raise the bar a little bit, is all. I mean fuck, why not just go whole hog and don't have any announcers at all? That would save them even more money while also providing a more enjoyable experience for us fans.

[SidelineCameras]

811

Thanks Jnai

[Mystic Merlin]

I know. It's not like it would give them any ROI. I guess what irks me is that they're one of the marquee franchises in all of American sports. You'd think they would want to raise the bar a little bit, is all. I mean fuck, why not just go whole hog and don't have any announcers at all? That would save them even more money while also providing a more enjoyable experience for us fans.

Actually, this would be pretty awesome. I know I enjoy it in baseball.