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[dcmissle]

I will be there momentarily to root the Pats home.

This will not detract one iota from my man love for Ray Lewis. About 5 or so years ago, when Ray was in the prime of his career, the defense was always introduced at home games, and he was introduced last. And before he came running through the smoke, this appeared on the huge scoreboards behind each end zone. It could not be more fitting:

[Mystic Merlin]

Torrey Smith is reportedly ACTIVE.

[Van Everyman]

ESPN reporting that Winslow will be active tonight.

It would be awesome for a Boston free agent signing of a name to not end in tears. If Winslow actually could perform for this team, that would be awesome.

[twibnotes]

It would be awesome for a Boston free agent signing of a name to not end in tears. If Winslow actually could perform for this team, that would be awesome.

Just getting a six week run of good football from Winslow would be a nice boost as Hernandez hopefully recovers

[soxhop411]

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe
Pats inactives: Hernandez, Francis, Deaderick, Dennard, Bequette, Vereen, McDonald.

[Super Nomario]

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe
Pats inactives: Hernandez, Francis, Deaderick, Dennard, Bequette, Vereen, McDonald.

McDonald inactive is a good sign that they're not worried about Connolly or Mankins ... I think.

But what does it say that they dressed four TE: Gronk, Fells, Winslow, Hoomanawanui?

[RedOctober3829]

My preseason prediction of a Vereen cut will come true sooner or later.

[shawnrbu]

But what does it say that they dressed four TE: Gronk, Fells, Winslow, Hoomanawanui?

Could mean a lot of 2 WR sets with Lloyd and Edelman.

[TheoShmeo]

Could mean a lot of 2 WR sets with Lloyd and Edelman.

Or that Fells and H-man are there in case Winslow is ineffective and for the occasional three-TE set.

Take these MFers, Patriots. Just do that.

[soxfan121]

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe
Pats inactives: Hernandez, Francis, Deaderick, Dennard, Bequette, Vereen, McDonald.

Reiss:

Forston breaks through with Deaderick out. With reserve defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick (ankle) not dressing, rookie Marcus Forston is active for the first time this season. Deaderick mostly played in short-yardage situations (29 of 129 snaps), while sometimes giving starters Vince Wilfork and Kyle Love a breather.

Fortson over Deaderick is bad news for Deaderick with Myron Pryor due back after week 6-8 and Gerard Warren waiting by the phone.

Vereen not beating out Bolden is a bad sign for those of us (is it still an us or is it just me?) still hoping to see Vereen emerge.

[Stitch01]

They're both hurt aren't they?

[phragle]

30 minutes until war!

[soxfan121]

They're both hurt aren't they?

They both practiced this week. Everyone's hurt. They're not injured. Hernandez is injured - he didn't practice.

EDIT: I'm wrong. Deaderick was injured during practice this week. My bad.

Edited by soxfan121, 23 September 2012 - 07:04 PM.

[twibnotes]

Flacco is a horses ass. Win.

[Beomoose]

Lock 'em down

[phragle]

[Stitch01]

They both practiced this week. Everyone's hurt. They're not injured. Hernandez is injured - he didn't practice.

EDIT: I'm wrong. Deaderick was injured during practice this week. My bad.

Me too I thought Vereen missed one day this week.

[shawnrbu]

Ty Law predicts 2 INT's and a TD for Ed Reed.

Troy Brown has Branch going for 100+ and a TD.

[Super Nomario]

For the record, the Pats' latest injury report was:

Out this week:
Out - Dennard, Deaderick, Francis, Hernandez
Questionable - Vereen, McDonald
Healthy scratch - Bequette

The following players were on the injury report but playing:
Questionable - Connolly, Vollmer, Fells, Lloyd, Moore, Mankins
Probably - Chung

[twibnotes]

Ty Law predicts 2 INT's and a TD for Ed Reed.

Troy Brown has Branch going for 100+ and a TD.

The proverbial wild predictions that are shrugged off if wrong but make the prognosticator look like a genius if right

[patinorange]

Patriots 34- 13. Brady goes crazy. Gronk kills Ray Lewis.

[soxfan121]

Ty Law predicts 2 INT's and a TD for Ed Reed.

I love and fear Ed Reed but Ty Law is high on bath salts.

Ray-Ray quoting the Klingon Book of Proverbs!

[bosox188]

Please don't show Ray Lewis pumping his team up, that's only going to serve to terrify me.

[DrewDawg]

Oh, pipe down Ray Ray. You're a caricature now.

[PedroKsBambino]

Every time I watch Ray Lewis with that pregame speech I think

1) this is 100% for TV and 0% for his teammates
2) no teammate EVER looks to be even listening to him, much less inspired by him

Love the player, but those things just look silly at this point

[RedOctober3829]

Please don't show Ray Lewis pumping his team up, that's only going to serve to terrify me.

Love Lewis--but fuck him tonight.

Like I said, punch these fuckers in the mouth early and their bravado goes away.

[BoredViewer]

I'd hate to be team captain and motivational leader. After a few games, you've got to run out of original material.

[twibnotes]

I'd hate to be team captain and motivational leader. After a few games, you've got to run out of original material.

"revenge is a meal best served cold" isn't new?!

[soxfan121]

For the record, the Pats' latest injury report was:

Out this week:
Out - Dennard, Deaderick, Francis, Hernandez
Questionable - Vereen, McDonald
Healthy scratch - Bequette

The following players were on the injury report but playing:
Questionable - Connolly, Vollmer, Fells, Lloyd, Moore, Mankins
Probably - Chung

Limited participation means many, many things.

[RedOctober3829]

[Beomoose]

Baconburger throws 4, they almost murder Heyward-Bey, and Steelers still lose to the Raiders. Interesting.

[Super Nomario]

Limited participation means many, many things.

Sure, but since Dennard, Francis, Deaderick, and Hernandez were all "Out," it stands to reason they're out due to injury. If BB wanted to mess with people he'd make them "Questionable." There's little BB loves more than listing players as Questionable.

[soxfan121]

"revenge is a meal best served cold" isn't new?!

Only if you're not Russian or Klingon. Or KAHN!

[Reverend]

I woke up today thinking it was one o'clocl game. I am in a foul mood.

WIN.

[Eck'sSneakyCheese]

Can't wait to see how Jones does against Oher

[DrewDawg]

Dungy says the keys for the Ravens are to take advantage of mistakes.

Is that only for the Ravens? Is it key for NE (or any other fucking team) to also take advantage of their opponent's mistakes?

And wow--Dungy picks NE???

[soxfan121]

Sure, but since Dennard, Francis, Deaderick, and Hernandez were all "Out," it stands to reason they're out due to injury. If BB wanted to mess with people he'd make them "Questionable." There's little BB loves more than listing players as Questionable.

Did you miss the part where I apologized for not seeing Deaderick's injury on Friday? Cause I did.

Vereen's status, and "limited participation" is as limited as guys who will be playing. Whatever. I want Vereen to be a factor and he's not, due to lingering injury and Bolden being better right now.

[Al Zarilla]

I'd hate to be team captain and motivational leader. After a few games, you've got to run out of original material.

You're dealing with football players so you can use the same stuff over and over.

[Boston Brawler]

Do it.

[Jnai]

man I am psyched for this matchup

[PseuFighter]

here comes the death of all of us.

[Super Nomario]

Did you miss the part where I apologized for not seeing Deaderick's injury on Friday? Cause I did.

No, I missed the part where you were specifically talking about Vereen.

Vereen's status, and "limited participation" is as limited as guys who will be playing. Whatever. I want Vereen to be a factor and he's not, due to lingering injury and Bolden being better right now.

Yeah, Vereen has been disappointing so far. I hope he can make a contribution at some point this year. I'm also hoping Woodhead can figure out whatever happened to his afterburners last year; he was so much more explosive his first year with the team. I don't think Vereen / Bolden is really a competition; Bolden's a four-unit special teamer and the most fullbacky guy on the roster since they cut Hilliard.

[RedOctober3829]

Any truth tot he rumor that Diggz injured Ray Lewis on the way to the coin toss??

[cshea]

Our ball, Ravens deferred

[RedOctober3829]

Pats have the ball...Bal. deferred

[soxfan121]

@SN: Hadn't thought about it that way - you are correct.

Edited by soxfan121, 23 September 2012 - 07:27 PM.

[PayrodsFirstClutchHit]

For Christ sake Josh...

Please do not get fucking cute tonight.

Heavy doses of Gronk early and often.

[PedroKsBambino]

Honoring the Mexican flag football champ? Umm, ok

[patinorange]

Pats have the ball...Bal. deferred

Should be about another 30 minutes to actual football.

[twibnotes]

As if this game isn't late enough, 72 pregame dedications