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Hah. That's pretty funny. Sad, but funny.

That's kind of my point. If the Pats are only using MG on short yardage and occasionlly in normal packages, then they probably made a mistake giving up a draft pick and paying him $3m/year, because those plays are largely dependent on other factors (not entirely as people are making it out to be - he could leap, bounce it outside, etc...). But people on this board are trying to either say MG had an awesome game because ran virtually untouched (except one where he lowered his shoulder and got under the LB) into the end zone for the goal line or he sucks because he got stuffed on two 4th and 1s. My point is neither, rather that if you are planning on using a RB primarily for those purposes, probably doesn't make a lot of sense to pay and give up what the Pats did. But it was only one game so way too early to tell.

If success on these plays only comes down to play calling and if the O Line opens holes, then why does it matter what RB you have back there and why would you pay one $3m and give up a draft pick? Can't have it both ways.

This is the most correct post in the post-BBMB history of TBD (aka - the Zombie Apocalypse)

Good to see the Pats board has brain dead posters too. Case in point: They kept Jimmy for a reason. Belichick saw brady lose zip on his balls in the super bowl. Here's something to ponder. BB knows Brady's arm strength isn't there so he makes the offense more veritcal therefore exposing Brady so that Jimmy can get in sooner. BB always said he wants to win with another QB. I don't know, something to think about.

You're the man! Thanks!

What's the link to the Pats fan board again?

Let them eat cake

I can't believe the excuses that CC is making for the Pats defense.

Haha. Wow. Pure domination

Nah. QB with our native pick at 2, OL at 28

I'm pretty shocked at how this game has transpired so far. Not going to get fooled into thinking the Pats will sucks but still.

Maybe we can get excited for the season for at least one week!

Unreal how much CC is praising Matt Patricia. The media loves that dork.

Ha. Had to catch up with them eventually

Hahaha! Relax dude. There is more to football than fantasy stats. If you can't understand the all the factors that went into the decision than; you might be Doug Whaley.

Patriot Way

GM: better Head Coach: better OC: push D.C.: better Owner: push Nafarious guys behind the curtain: same

Agreed. I'm certainly not expecting much, but I don't think their sched is as hard as everyone thinks. I am confident the defense will be better. I think the offense could be anywhere from terrible to not much different than last year.

Honestly, I don't know. It's certainly possible. I can't see them making the playoffs, but I could envision a scenario, albeit unlikely, where they win between 6-8 games. It's just hard to know what the opponents will do, how the defense will be, injuries to star QBs we play, and other things. The bills could sweep the Jets, split with Miami, beat the Colts. That's 4. I think they could beat Bengals, Panthers, Saints, Chiefs, Chargers and Broncos. The only truly unwinable games I see are the two Pats, the Falcons, Raiders, and probably Bucs. So I just don't know. Almost anything is possible.

Agree. I don't think you need a top 3 pick to get a good QB next year. Get rid of players that you don't think for or will be here, accumulate picks, and build from a position that's better than a complete tear down. It's a rebuild. Not a tank.

Miller is starter, time to open a new #fakenews thread... Closethread

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I didn't realize this was the last year for the NFL and those draft picks next year and after don't matter. 🤦‍♂️

What an excellent post! Bravo!!! Now be prepared for the snark responses that are supossed to act as some sort of argument. Honestly, great post.