Patriots @ Minnesota; Football Central Gamethread.

[RedOctober3829]

Defense sure has made nice in game adjustments.

Logan Ryan!!!!!!

 

[mascho]

This could get out of hand, as someone upthread indicated. Minnesota isn't built to play from behind.

 

[TSC]

Logan Ryan is a bad man.

 

[soxfan121]

The secondary has been outstanding all day long. Terrific play, again, by Ryan.

 

[soxfan121]

So, it is COR-da-RELLE, not CORD-a-RELLE?

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

It's cor-DA-relle. 

 

[Phil Plantier]

I remember Troy Brown fumbling the opening kickoff against the Lions (?) In 93 (?) And thinking that he would never play again

 

[Ed Hillel]

Nink looks like total garbage today. I wonder if he's still injured?

 

[soxfan121]

Trying real hard to find something to complain about, eh Ed? 

 

[Super Nomario]

Same OL all day today? Anyone notice?

 

[RedOctober3829]

Where is Vereen???

 

[Ed Hillel]

Where is Vereen???

He's benched for running out on the first drive.

 

[HomeRunBaker]

I remember Troy Brown fumbling the opening kickoff against the Lions (?) In 93 (?) And thinking that he would never play again

I heard someone at a bar once ask "why the hell would we keep a 4th QB when Michael Bishop is our future?" I wasn't a Bishop guy nor was I excited about Brady but I was impressed with this guys passion on the subject.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Trying real hard to find something to complain about, eh Ed? 

I'm quite positive, actually, but Nink looks like garbage. Sorry to offend you I guess.

 

[soxfan121]

No offense taken, just funny to see how even with a big lead and a good performance we're all still looking for things that need improvement.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

Invisible so far: LaFell. Wright on the offensive side. Nink on the defensive side.

 

[Ed Hillel]

I am just trying to have some material for my resume when I send around my resume to NFL franchises next year.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Chung on a TE. Hold me.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

This secondary is really, really deep. 
 
I mean not just Revis but all the way down. 

 

[soxfan121]

I have not seen Wright since he didn't know where to line up early in the first quarter and had to be repositioned by Brady. 

 

[Ed Hillel]

Invisible so far: LaFell. Wright on the offensive side. Nink on the defensive side.

LaFell just had a tackle on the kickoff!

 

[RedOctober3829]

Hightower in the role we all want: rushing!!!

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

Ummmm whut?
 
 
 
HIGHTOWER???????

 

[Super Nomario]

Ugh, did I say Rudolph had "decent hands" in my KYE: Vikings O piece?
 
If Hightower can beat guys like Matt Kalil rushing the passer, why have we been dropping him into coverage so much the past two years? So confused ...

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

Is Edelman the 2nd most important player on the offense now and not Gronk?
 
I say BURGERTYME

 

[soxfan121]

It is a two-year tape rope-a-dope by BB. Convince them Hightower will never rush and then hit them with it when they least expect it!

 

[soxfan121]

Wow...Solder with two flags on one play. Outstanding effort, Nate. Make 'em count.
 
EDIT: and then a false start. QUICKSAND.

 

[RedOctober3829]

3 penalties in 2 plays. Way to go Solder.

 

[Super Nomario]

70% Gronk > Kyle Rudolph

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

That my friends, is the series of the short season so far. 
 
Overcame Solder's massive suck.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

Not only Edelman is running the best routes on the team, that SoB is proving to be as tough as Welker ever was.

 

[Super Nomario]

So many holds on run plays for the Pats this year.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

CUT BOLDEN FOR THE LOVE OF BUDDHA

 

[Devizier]

I understand the impetus for the misdirection running plays, but the Patriots have not gotten a single one of them to succeed.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

Coverage sack!

 

[Ed Hillel]

Jones could be the shittiest 20-sack DE ever this year.

 

[Super Nomario]

That sack was on Brady. Held it too long.

 

[AbbyNoho]

Amendola is such  a good player. 

 

[IdiotKicker]

I hate not kicking that. This is where you try to get your guy some long-distance reps in a game.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

PUNTATOR APPROVED

 

[HomeRunBaker]

I hate not kicking that. This is where you try to get your guy some long-distance reps in a game.

Disagree. This isn't a practice. No need to risk a block or give up the ball near midfield with a 3+ score lead.

Oh and another bad snap by Aiken.

 

[Ed Hillel]

I am starting to believe in Hightower.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Despite the score, there's so much to improve on for the Patriots. The offense is not clicking. Brady is still keying on Edelman and Gronk too much. Need to incorporate Wright, Amendola, and LaFell into the offense. The run blocking has been suspect. Coverage by the LBs has been for the most part awful. BB will have no shortage of ammo to go into the film room with on Monday.

 

[Darnell's Son]

Revis all over Jennings.

Someone earned $10 for calling that.

I accept payment via Paypal.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Looked to clearly have the first, but oh well.

 

[SeoulSoxFan]

Ebner sighting! Love that dude. 

 

[HomeRunBaker]

Easy Easley!!!!!

 

[Ed Hillel]

Has Stork been at Center the second half?

 

[soxfan121]

Ridley has stopped fumbling the ball but now seems to have a problem fumbling his helmet.

 

[HomeRunBaker]

Ridley has stopped fumbling the ball but now seems to have a problem fumbling his helmet.

Yup twice in two weeks. Will a reporter ask Bill about this problem?

"Uhhh you want to ask the equipment manager about that. Next question."