Success Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I don't know - the Pats are getting a lot of hype for this offseason, but it's very "unPatriots." Usually, the Bills, Dolphins & Jets are making these kinds of splashy moves...and where has that gotten those 3 teams? The Pats also lost Ryan, Bennett, Volmer, et al, and could still lose Hightower, Blount & Butler. They just got a deep ball guy yesterday for a QB who doesn't have a good deep ball, and are overpaying for a very good but not elite CB. Maybe this is actually the year they blinked? They're going all in for a 40 year old QB who might be a hit away from retirement. And some of their big moves won't look as exciting on draft day, while they're watching other teams pick the 1st few rounds. Meanwhile, I like what the Bills have done - a lot. They've dumped players whose contracts don't match their value, cleared cap space & signed valuable (if not splashy) contributors & depth. I'm excited about the season. I just want the Bills to have a competitive team, and to be ready when the wheels finally do fall off the evil empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I don't know - the Pats are getting a lot of hype for this offseason, but it's very "unPatriots." Usually, the Bills, Dolphins & Jets are making these kinds of splashy moves...and where has that gotten those 3 teams? The Pats also lost Ryan, Bennett, Volmer, et al, and could still lose Hightower, Blount & Butler. They just got a deep ball guy yesterday for a QB who doesn't have a good deep ball, and are overpaying for a very good but not elite CB. Maybe this is actually the year they blinked? They're going all in for a 40 year old QB who might be a hit away from retirement. And some of their big moves won't look as exciting on draft day, while they're watching other teams pick the 1st few rounds. Meanwhile, I like what the Bills have done - a lot. They've dumped players whose contracts don't match their value, cleared cap space & signed valuable (if not splashy) contributors & depth. I'm excited about the season. I just want the Bills to have a competitive team, and to be ready when the wheels finally do fall off the evil empire. ^^ My kinda guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Loose lips sink ships! Righty, tighty, Doug!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGBillsFan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Relax man it's just football. NE made some good deals. We weren't going to win the division anyway. Let's just hope we can win enough games to get into the playoffs and start there. Agree...I would like to give the new coach some time before we say the sky is falling....maybe let him build a roster her wants, get through FA, the draft, off-season program, training camp and heck coach a game before we hit the panic button....IMO I would just like to keep this coach longer than 2 years like we typically do...give him at least 4-5 years to really see what he can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Agree...I would like to give the new coach some time before we say the sky is falling....maybe let him build a roster her wants, get through FA, the draft, off-season program, training camp and heck coach a game before we hit the panic button....IMO I would just like to keep this coach longer than 2 years like we typically do...give him at least 4-5 years to really see what he can do! The new coach is part of this "bridge," that everyone is talking about. The next two seasons are going to be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I don't know - the Pats are getting a lot of hype for this offseason, but it's very "unPatriots." Usually, the Bills, Dolphins & Jets are making these kinds of splashy moves...and where has that gotten those 3 teams? The Pats also lost Ryan, Bennett, Volmer, et al, and could still lose Hightower, Blount & Butler. They just got a deep ball guy yesterday for a QB who doesn't have a good deep ball, and are overpaying for a very good but not elite CB. Maybe this is actually the year they blinked? They're going all in for a 40 year old QB who might be a hit away from retirement. And some of their big moves won't look as exciting on draft day, while they're watching other teams pick the 1st few rounds. Meanwhile, I like what the Bills have done - a lot. They've dumped players whose contracts don't match their value, cleared cap space & signed valuable (if not splashy) contributors & depth. I'm excited about the season. I just want the Bills to have a competitive team, and to be ready when the wheels finally do fall off the evil empire. NE always make trades at this time of the year...last season was Long, Bennett, Hogan etc....the year before was Chandler, Sheard etc....the only difference this year is that they have more $.....BB picked up Ealy and Cooks for 1 year...if he likes them, he'll pay them next off season...if he doesn't, he'll let them go and receive some comp picks as always....in my eyes, besides having more $, it's business as usual in Foxboro.....BB manages the system really well..... Edited March 11, 2017 by Iron Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 NE always make trades at this time of the year...last season was Long, Bennett, Hogan etc....the year before was Chandler, Sheard etc....the only difference this year is that they have more $.....BB picked up Ealy and Cooks for 1 year...if he likes them, he'll pay them next off season...if he doesn't, he'll let them go and receive some comp picks as always....in my eyes, besides having more $, it's business as usual in Foxboro.....BB manages the system really well..... Exactly. He knows the system AND the rules better than anyone on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Whaley forced Rex out. That is the most important off-season move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Exactly. He knows the system AND the rules better than anyone on the planet. The Patriots are that guy that reads the rule book before playing the board game. Most people never attempt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We're not born to lose; we're born too loose. (credit: Johnny Thunders) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm sure it's fun rooting for the pats, but it has to be a little like rooting for the house in blackjack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) The Patriots are that guy that reads the rule book before playing the board game. Most people never attempt it. Yup. And in the board game, that guy will be accused of cheating when all he's doing is exploiting others' ignorance. Edited March 11, 2017 by Gugny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hey, maybe they will schedule us the Jets week 1. True! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 It is always good to be loose on the field. Being tight results in pulled hamstrings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hey, maybe they will schedule us the Jets week 1. .....great...same ones that swept us......can't get MUCH lower.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm sure it's fun rooting for the pats, but it has to be a little like rooting for the house in blackjack. Nice one!!! Ha Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Kegels should fix that right up for you OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I see your point, and it is a team game. However at the end of the day, the QB has the ball in his hands the most. He is the most important player on the team for that reason alone. Many drives died by his hand. He is a drive killer. this is true. We could run the ball, but when we had to pass it, TT would kill the drive. many times we went 3 and out. Not sure if this stat is kept anywhere, but I'd imagine we led or were close to leading the league in percentage of 3 and out drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 .....great...same ones that swept us......can't get MUCH lower.................. Have you noticed the players they've dropped this off-season? Jets will win 3 games next year at the most. They are in full tank mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Have you noticed the players they've dropped this off-season? Jets will win 3 games next year at the most. They are in full tank mode. Everyone just needs to loosen up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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