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I don't know if Jones is as good as he looks - but teams like the Giants, Falcons & Saints could have prevented all of this on draft day.

It really is a thing. The Pats always get the better end of the officiating.

Quite a drive from TN if they can cash it in. NE only had 1 possession in the 1st quarter.

It's going to be tough in the years ahead, as long as they have Belichick. It's kind of dampening my enthusiasm for football.

It's a thing for Pats fans. They have had more than a few games w/ this kind of benefit. At least they realize it (except the few who post here, of course).

Man, ACL's suck. Football history would probably be a lot different without 'em.

Not THAT reassuring, for Pats fans. He's already one of the oldest HC's in history. If he does keep coaching, good. I want to see him throw more phones on the sideline.

Great thing for one of my favorite Bills - I'm in. Get well soon, Tre! Looking forward to seeing you back on the field again.

It makes sense when you consider that it's fairly well-known that BB doesn't want to leave the team in bad shape when he finally retires. He wants to set them up for success after he leaves. And he has also said that he doesn't want to coach too far into his 70's, like Levy. He spent like the typical offseason "winner" in FA, which he never does. He's all in this year.

I mean, I really didn't mind EJ. He blew some coverages, but was more solid than most fill-in kinds of guys....

The Pats aren't "rebuilding." BB probably will not coach much longer, and they're trying to win 1 more while he is still the coach. NE has one of the oldest teams in the league. Mac Jones looks good because he is incredibly well-coached. We'll have to see if he's still the franchise guy once he has to carry a team.

I liked how Stevenson played - I know he muffed one, but overall, he made good cuts & seemed like a tough runner.

Anyone concerned that we haven't signed anyone? I get that Jackson moves into the role now - but we're going to need better depth.

The only thing I'd disagree w/ is TN. I don't think their game last week was a fluke. They are down their 2 top WR's and top RB, among many others. I don't think it will be too close tomorrow. Especially since it's in NE. In a way, maybe that's better. Let them roll until next Monday, if that's the way it plays out.

It feels like a bit of a must-win. I just feel like if we can't beat them at home, what are the chances we beat them in NE? I know it doesn't work that way, especially w/ division games. But if we don't get the W, the pressure on that 2nd game is enormous. Getting swept would cost us the division for sure, and really cast doubt on our chances in the playoffs.

Ever been to the Pats boards? They have the best RB's in the league. Mac Jones is already better than Brady was early in his career and will win multiple SB's. Their D is like the '85 Bears. A new dynasty is starting, and the rest of the league just has to deal.

Well, when you put it THAT way. I mean, that really isn't much of a list as far as QB's go. That post gave me more hope.

Wouldn't we be hearing about someone by now? I know it's just been a day, but every day counts. You would think they'd want someone to have a full week, even as depth.

Gotta admit - I'd feel a little better if we signed someone. I'm good rolling w/ Jackson, but now our depth is basically gone. I have to think they're considering a vet.

As it has been for almost my entire adult life - it's all about the Patriots. Some therapist a few years down the line doesn't know it yet, but they're going to hear more about Belichick than they ever imagined when they started their career.

Who was around for our 1st SB? The Giants lost PHIL SIMMS late in the season. Bad memory, but happens all of the time in sports. If anyone listens to Bill Simmons (not recommended), he calls it the "Ewing Theory," based on a season where the Knicks lost Ewing and actually seemed to play better.

Not scientific, but I feel like Tre is going to be one of the guys who surprises everyone w/ a shorter recovery & that he's back by September.

The biggest thing w/ losing Tre - how many more points will opposing teams score? How many more passes will they complete? Tre wasn't the top player on a middlin' defense. Tre was the top player on a D of great and good players, and the secondary in particular has one of the best safety tandems in the league. Like the OP said, it's just not going to be night & day back there without him, as good as he is. We'll still have a top pass defense.

I mean, the irony.

Humble brag.