YoloinOhio Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 SB Nation: Is something wrong with the Patriots? These three fatal flaws could put an end to New Englands repeat title hopes. https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/9/26/16361378/patriots-struggles-2017-nfl-season-tom-brady-offensive-line-running-game Lets get this straight right away. The Patriots are still a dangerous Super Bowl contender. Any team led by Tom Brady, even at age 40, would be. But the 2017 New England team looks more vulnerable than the odds-on preseason betting favorite ever should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) Interesting take on Gillislee and the Pats* running game as well as Gilmore and his impact so far. Edited September 26, 2017 by Haslett_Stomp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 beatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Run game Offensive line Secondary Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Run game Offensive line Secondary Discuss! i wonder how long it will take to blame Brady once he starts playing poorly. not that he is now, but how quickly will the reality be admitted that he is not what he was in his prime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Knock on Gillislee is he hasn't been as good without Shady. Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Knock on Gillislee is he hasn't been as good without Shady. Duh! I think every logical and well-minded Bills fan knew this would happen. Even in his 3 touchdown game, Gillislee was only producing 3 YPC. Hasn't shown any of that big play ability like he did in Buffalo with his limited carries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Pats are scoring points like it's going out of style. They have no flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Flawed and New England sounds wonderful together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 They will certainly get better, their O line and their D. But it won't be enuf. I look forward to playing them. Bills/Pats could actually be a very interesting matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I think every logical and well-minded Bills fan knew this would happen. Even in his 3 touchdown game, Gillislee was only producing 3 YPC. Hasn't shown any of that big play ability like he did in Buffalo with his limited carries. Surprised with how NE is using him. MG is good for like 5-7 carries per game. More than that, then he seems to lose his effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I've been hoping for a decade and year after year TB is still there torturing us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Every year for the last 5 years this article is written, and every year they win 12+ games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Surprised with how NE is using him. MG is good for like 5-7 carries per game. More than that, then he seems to lose his effectiveness.i had that thought watching them vs KC. His gaudy YPC in Bflo was because most of his TDs were outside the red zone. He's not a short yardage back. They have so many RBs they need to just sort it out on who does what best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 They will get better on D as the season goes on. We've seen these stories before. They look beatable early on and get things ready before the playoffs. They are still a top 3 team in the conference. Just want to see the Bills play them tough in both games and split with them. Not much that I enjoy more than seeing Brady cry to the refs after getting hit play after play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I've been hoping for a decade and year after year TB is still there torturing us I remember all the " expert" claiming it was the end after the KC game in 2014...that finally, the code was cracked on how to beat Brady and Belichick...since then, 3 AFC Championship game appearance and 2 SB win....they way Brady is playing so far, they will be tough come November and December.... I've been fooled by their slow start too many times....I'd be willing to beat $ that they'll be in their 7th straight AFCC game this year..... Every year for the last 5 years this article is written, and every year they win 12+ games. Beat me to it....why do we put ourselves through this year after year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 The early returns are that both Gillisle and Gillmore were major reaches by Bellichick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Run game Offensive line Secondary Discuss! So...championship? I can't believe it until I see them flop. Then I still may not believe it. I hate the pats so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 The early returns are that both Gillisle and Gillmore were major reaches by Bellichick.i saw a pats fan say Gilmore was Ras-I Dowling with dreds. So...championship? I can't believe it until I see them flop. Then I still may not believe it. I hate the pats so muchThis x1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 They can be beaten, by teams that can score 30+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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