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You are evaluating veteran talent on the basis of preseason game performance? That's insane.

Since Spygate, they went 18-1 in 2007and have the highest winning percentage in the NFL from 2007-2012. Yeah, they must have been cheating.

Since Spygate, they went 18-1 in 2007and have the highest winning percentage in the NFL from 2007-2012. Yeah, they must have been cheating.

I know....13-3.....5000 yards passing,.,,,,offense averages 32 points a game... set record for most completions without interception,,,etc.. and on his way down?????,,,,someone doesnt know football..,,,unbelievable.

First of all, the reason Mallett dropped out of the 1st round had nothing to do with his football skills, dedication, or football IQ. Many have said Mallett was the best or 2nd best QB in last years draft. He dropped due to allegations of off the field issues. The Patriots saw good value and made the pick. Mallett has had no issues this year. Mallet may have "done nothing" in the NFL but he has done as much in the NFL as Luck to this point and you'd have no problem trading up to get Luck. As far as the Patriots not developing other starting QB's (other than free agent turned into 2nd round pick Cassell), over the years they havent been drafting for a starting Qb. Obviously, you're not going to waste a high pick on someone who likely will never play, They drafted potential backkups and signed veterans to hold a clipboard. Only in the past 2 years have they been spending resources (e.g. scouting and bringing potential draftees in for interviews)looking for a down-the-road backup with the potential to develop into a starting QB.

Always sunny on the Vineyard !

Geez, I thought it was because he had a timeout to waste with no time on the clock. Was was he gonna do, save it for next week?

Soooo, you are shocked and dismayed that Boston area media favor the Patriots ???? Born yesterday ???

Their running backs are averging 4.3 and 4.5 yds/carry. What are you talking about?

Wilfork's unacknowledged decline? Wow. I guess the games I've watched must be from last year.

did you write this while standing in line for Super Bowl tickets?

Yup. Patriots got 2 1sts, 2 2nds, and 2 3rds in this year's draft. Getting back starters from IR too. They should be alot better next year. Something to look forward too.

A rusty Brady was Offensive Player of the Week and everyone hear who cricitizes his performance would kill to have him setting up behind center for the Bills next week.

Not only is Trent a better QB than Brady, as you proved, you should have noted that he rushed 2X for 25 yds. Now, if you extrapolate that to, let's say 25 attempts, you can say that at 12,5 yds percarry he would have run for 312.5 yds for the game!!!! Not only is Trent better than Brady, he is also the GREATEST RUNNING BACK IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL!!!

Trent was better? He was playing against a new defense. Should have been able to get downfield more instead of dinkin and dunkin. Makes his stats look good though. Did you stay up for the 2nd half? Brady started playin like himself after shakin off the rust in the 1st half. Imagine what the Bills would be like with him behind center.

The Patriots were playing 3rd and 4th stringers, including a WR as a safety. Do you really think that their performance means anythnig positive for the Bills? How many of those guys will see the field during the season? Besides, maybe Don Banks should actually watch the games he writes about before drawing ridiculous conclusions.

...And, instead of praising the Bills, BB said "The Bills are a team that would have trouble beating a Division 1AA college team....etc." you would be less indignant?

THey missed the playoffs after winning the SB in 2001 then won 2 more SBs afer that. Last year they were decimated by injuries, playing 4th and 5th strings DBs and 3rd string OL. AND they said Harrison was washed up when he left San Diego so lets wait on Seau before saying they are weak at LB. They still have Brushi, Vrabel, and Colvin, 3 or 4 starters from last year. And McGinnest was like 50 years old or something.

It's a fact that EVERY game since Kraft bought the team has been sold-out. So, it's not a delusion. Look up the word if you don't understand. BTW Your logic tells you that, "they supported the team in the past when the team sucked; therefore they won't support the team if its sucks in the future? " BRILLIANT!