Blokestradamus Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I'll just put this here http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792200/cb-logan-ryan-on-patriots-offseason-program-everyone-shows-up?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Saw Rodak retweet that earlier. Superb bit of trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Good...maybe that'll help them win a road playoff game just once. Good participation isn't why they win--they win because they have Brady. Doesn't mean I wouldn't rather have everyone there; I would. To think that it'll be the difference between having a successful season and missing the playoffs, well, I don't believe that. It seems the Patriots are "all in". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 It seems the Patriots are "all in". Is it your feeling that having 100% participation is why they win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Is it your feeling that having 100% participation is why they win? I guess you didn't catch the sarcasm with the rolling eyes icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) I think what you're saying is that there's a difference in how it appears--as a practical matter, there's no difference; they're voluntary.Nope, that's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying that a veteran who hasn't had repeated injury issues, is old enough that wearing down during the season might be an issue and who has proven he knows how to prepare his body is one thing. A third year player who has had repeated injury issues, including non contact injuries that caused him to miss games in both of his pro seasons is another. That's not to say that there isn't an appearance problem, but that's not primarily the issue in my opinion. He does invite additional scrutiny should he get injured again. Edited April 20, 2016 by BarleyNY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Good...maybe that'll help them win a road playoff game just once. Good participation isn't why they win--they win because they have Brady. Doesn't mean I wouldn't rather have everyone there; I would. To think that it'll be the difference between having a successful season and missing the playoffs, well, I don't believe that. You're probably missing the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I guess you didn't catch the sarcasm with the rolling eyes icon. I caught it--I just suck at interpreting those emojiguys or whatever they're called unless they're painfully obvious. Nope, that's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying that a veteran who hasn't had repeated injury issues, is old enough that wearing down during the season might be an issue and who has proven he knows how to prepare his body is one thing. A third year player who has had repeated injury issues, including non contact injuries that caused him to miss games in both of his pro seasons is another. Ah...I guess I see your point; I don't really agree with it, but I don't know that his teammates feel the same way that I do. For me, because Sammy's injury issues (which have been more of the "nicked up" variety) haven't resulted from being out of shape, I'd like to think that his teammates and coaches won't be hugely concerned as long as he shows up in the kind of condition they expect. You're probably missing the point. No, the apparent point is that NE is committed to winning because they've got 100% participation. It has a nice look/feel to it, but my position is that while it's nice to have, it isn't make-or-break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 This is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 This is not good. it's also not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) @rapsheet #Bills WR Sammy Watkins is in Buffalo today for offseason conditioning after attending a youth camp in SC. Coaches were aware of his plans. Edited April 20, 2016 by mikemac2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 This is not good. @rapsheet #Bills WR Sammy Watkins is in Buffalo today for offseason conditioning after attending a youth camp in SC. Coaches were aware of his plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 No kidding. The panic can end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 @rapsheet #Bills WR Sammy Watkins is in Buffalo today for offseason conditioning after attending a youth camp in SC. Coaches were aware of his plans. #asexpected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) #asexpected I guess the implied narrative of Sammy "blowing off" workouts to go to the Casino doesn't apply! Edited April 20, 2016 by The Thurmanator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Sammy's there? [/thread] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Are we done with the outrage yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 It seems the Patriots are "all in". There is one reason why the patriots win....and it isnt because everyone attends a optional off season conditioning segment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 There is one reason why the patriots win....and it isnt because everyone attends a optional off season conditioning segment It's a reflection on their unity, team spirit, whatever you want to call it. The players want to be there and they hold each other accountable. A running narrative with this team has been lack of leadership, lack of buying in, lack of togetherness. We lost Mario because of it and the defense was a mess. The good teams do things the right way. Can we win if we don't have 100% attendance? Sure. But wouldn't you rather hear news about how opinions and attitudes are changing and they are becoming a much more solid unit? I know I would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Are we done with the outrage yet? Not quite. Obviously, it will be revealed in time that the reason he obviously skipped the first day of voluntary workouts is that he obviously was huddled with his defense team as they prepared for the obviously impending indictment on 2nd degree attempted murder charges stemming from the obviously vicious assault on uniformed policemen at Recess in Philadelphia. Obviously. Plus crafting a defense against the 15 game suspension that Pete Rozelle is going to throw at him, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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