dma0034 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cmdjr85 said: Who knows but no Afc east team will stop this offense If the Bills with one of the best secondaries can't then I can't imagine any team could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdjr85 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 They can throw 50 times if need or run 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicharito Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, PlayoffsPlease said: is the patriots current wr group the best in NFL history? Possibly but we will never know because AB is going to explode and tear down that locker room because Edelman got more looks than him. Then call him and Brady crackers then this whole thing blows up. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, dma0034 said: AB-Edelman-Gordon Could be amazing; imagine if Gronk comes back healthy and does anything similar to what he did two years ago we can hope, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, starrymessenger said: Josh Gordon and DT are still good receivers, but they are not nearly the impact players they were at their height. Edelman might be getting long in the tooth as well, not to mention Brady. I don't expect a big change to their basic offensive philosophy. Im not sure we know whether Gordon will be impactful. He very well could return to form. He’s 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I’ll say it’s certainly up for debate...definitely top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, FrenchConnection said: Probably, in terms of raw talent because it's three top level guys. But one or both of Gordon and Brown will flame out before the end of the season. History tells us that. Josh Gordon hasn't played a full season since 2013 and Brown has quit on two teams this calendar year. So I would probably take Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison or Issac Bruce and Tory Holt. Or for that matter Swan and Stallworth in Pittsburgh or Clayton and Duper in Miami. It's a highly volatile group of WR that could totally implode, but their upside could be all time great. Josh Gordon is a beast, and possibly best WR in NFL when he plays. Antonio is a diva and a head case, but elite. No matter how it plays out, it should be entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Im not sure we know whether Gordon will be impactful. He very well could return to form. He’s 28. It may be the O he is in now but I haven't seen in NE the explosive game breaking ability that was his trademark in Cleveland. I've seen Hogan make bigger plays so I think it's him. Maybe the years of termoil have taken a toll. That often happens. I guess we will see. Actually I wish him the best (except against the Bills). I never saw him as a bad actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Definitely a good group. But I think Randy Moss and Chris Carters group may have something to say as will others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Let’s see what Brady’s arm has left mid season on. That o line might be as bad as the Bills was last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, MJS said: 2000 Rams - Holt, Bruce 1989 49ers - Rice, Taylor 1998 Vikings - Carter, Moss 2004 Colts - Harrison, Wayne 1991 Bills - Reed, Lofton, Beebe 2007 Patriots - Moss, Welker 2005 Cardinals - Fitzgerald, Boldin 2010 Packers - Jennings, Nelson This year alone I'd take multiple groups over theirs: Falcons: Jones, Ridley, Sanu Browns: Beckham, Landry Rams: Cooks, Kupp, Woods Texans: Hopkins, Fuller, Stills Vikings: Thielen, Diggs Earlier Dale, Dowler Rentzel, Hayes Garrison, Bambi Maynard, Sauer Branch, Belitnikoff again, impossible to compare eras. But at least all these tandoms have, you know, PLAYED together..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 43 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: BB says to Brown "Then play without a helmet." Yes and he'll say there can't be a penalty for taking off your helmet on the field of play - because he wasn't wearing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, White Linen said: Yes and he'll say there can't be a penalty for taking off your helmet on the field of play - because he wasn't wearing one. And many will say “he’s right, you know!” 7 will be wearing black and white striped uniforms, and one other has the initials ‘RG’. Edited September 8, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 49 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: BB says to Brown "Then play without a helmet." Then under his breath murmured “it’s obviously too late anyway.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, starrymessenger said: It may be the O he is in now but I haven't seen in NE the explosive game breaking ability that was his trademark in Cleveland. I've seen Hogan make bigger plays so I think it's him. Maybe the years of termoil have taken a toll. That often happens. I guess we will see. Actually I wish him the best (except against the Bills). I never saw him as a bad actor. Dude was traded mid September and didn’t finish the season and had 40 catches at 18.0 per catch. his career average is 17.4 and highest in the league I suspect walking into an offense hes familiar with will help with explosion as he will be working in a more complete playbook, more rhythm with Brady etc... as is he was on pace for a pretty darn good season despite being a mid season trade coming off a bad situation in Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Just now, NoSaint said: Dude was traded mid September and didn’t finish the season and had 40 catches at 18.0 per catch. his career average is 17.4 and highest in the league I suspect walking into an offense hes familiar with will help with explosion as he will be working in a more complete playbook, more rhythm with Brady etc... as is he was on pace for a pretty darn good season despite being a mid season trade coming off a bad situation in Cleveland. Yup. And having AB in the fold can only help. They are both capable of stretching the field (assuming they both see it) and if Gordon hasn't lost a step he's even a tad faster plus 5 inches taller. So he could wind up looking a bit like Randy Moss did though maybe with fewer targets. He's obviously twice the receiver Hogan ever was and is easily a 1000 yard contributor this year. And at 28 he's still in his prime. He was the best receiver in the game. If he's still at that level he will have to show me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Earlier Dale, Dowler Rentzel, Hayes Garrison, Bambi Maynard, Sauer Branch, Belitnikoff again, impossible to compare eras. But at least all these tandoms have, you know, PLAYED together..? I highly doubt, even in this era of passing, that the Pats receivers will be anywhere near even the top 50 most productive receiver groups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, MJS said: I highly doubt, even in this era of passing, that the Pats receivers will be anywhere near even the top 50 most productive receiver groups. Well most productive and best aren’t always the same. Sheer talent and pedigree it’s hard to top but will be volatile for sure and I don’t think the pats suddenly become run and gun on offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 It is crazy that from before JG was reinstated to now they possibly went from worst to first in the league in terms of WRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) In the sense that one has CTE and the other seams to always have a treatment for it I guess they could be, but football wise no. Edited September 8, 2019 by Pirate Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Um, no. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Just now, Chicken Boo said: Um, no. Well said. * But you’re a chicken!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelius Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Don't overlook the current Chiefs, assuming Kelce counts. Sheesh. Sammy's going off right now. Edited September 8, 2019 by Nelius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomark Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Well AB won't last more then 6 weeks , so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 37 minutes ago, Nelius said: Don't overlook the current Chiefs, assuming Kelce counts. Sheesh. Sammy's going off right now. Signals from the mother ship in orbit, or did he get another ouchie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 98 Vikings, 2000 Rams, & 06 Pats are the finalists for that distinction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 This would undoubtedly be the greatest collection of receiver talent in NFL history... if it were six years ago. Brown, Gordon and Thomas combined for 300 catches and 4600 yards in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, PlayoffsPlease said: is the patriots current wr group the best in NFL history? No. WR is the hardest position to compare against other eras. Lofton- Reed-Beebe was pretty good. If they only knew how good Tasker was when they had these guys. Edited September 8, 2019 by Bob in STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedingreennc Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 6 hours ago, PlayoffsPlease said: is the patriots current wr group the best in NFL history? Screw the Pats!! Do they deserve another thread? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cle23 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Mark80 said: No, they are not better than Reggie Wayne, Marvin Harrison, and Dallas Clark. No, they are not better than Randy Moss, Chris Carter, and Jake Reed. A malcontent and a drug addict. Please. A malcontent and drug addict. You just described Randy Moss and Cris Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 11:00 AM, Capco said: I still think the Greatest Show on Turf had a better group. Although who knows how this season plays out. Maybe they do eclipse the 2000 Rams. They could, but, they have so many questions. Antonio Brown - may have calculated his way out of town in Oakland. But, if he wanted to win a Championship he could have in Pittsburgh last year, but, he went MIA week 17. My thought is he has more mental issues and they will continue to rise and could at ANY point in time. I don't think he gets thru the Season without showing his true colours. Josh Gordon - He is one drug test away from not playing and his track record is not good. I hope he does well and continue to play without suspension. But, history would suggest he won't make it through the year Julian Edelman - He is good and consistent Demaryius Thomas - He isn't the player he was and may never be. He also, might not be good enough to play or make an impact on a week to week basis Tom Brady - Father time is not on his side. These WRs will surely help prolong that and I believe that is the plan. I think the plan is a good one to help Brady and the Pats **. The plan will help the Pats ** play at a high level, but, I don't think these 4 WRs will be the greatest of all time. Enough questions, flexibility, and options to fill in and support Brady and the Pats **....but, I don't think they will be the greatest of all time. A lot of hedging their bet with tremendous upside So, question marks on their WRs, but, if everything lines up, they could be the best WRs of all time, but, unlikely they start performing like that and very unlikely they can play like that for the entire season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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