PromoTheRobot Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 😂😂😂 This sounds promising. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Breaks my heart to see this happen to such a proud franchise. Just kidding I hope they go 0-17. 4 5 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Next up, "I view 2022 as a dress rehearsal for 2023." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Extended preseason: another Belichick innovation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 It's not like their first game is in the division or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: Breaks my heart to see this happen to such a proud franchise. Just kidding I hope they go 0-17. I'm fine with the Patriots getting the #1 pick as long as Belichick is choosing the player. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 That is right in line with 'its hard to win games' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Typical Belichick with his psyche shenanigans. Pats will be solid. Lots of talent on that defense. Barmore could be the best DL in the division. 2 4 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: Breaks my heart to see this happen to such a proud franchise. Just kidding I hope they go 0-17. Actually, I'd like them to have a litany of seasons where they finish in the range between 6-11 and 8-9. Good enough to pick in the 11-18 range but never bad enough to have a shot at an actual top QB without totally mortgaging their future And may their next victory against the Bills in a game that matters come in like the 2037 season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 He has done that for years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, TheBrownBear said: Next up, "I view 2022 as a dress rehearsal for 2023." “We’re on to the 2024 draft.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 😂😂😂 This sounds promising. So that is why NFL did not schedule game vs Pat(hetic)s in first half of season. Surprised he does not get extra picks for announcing it for tanking accusation protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/ne/new-england-patriots Miami Pittsburgh Baltimore Green Bay 0-4 was a real possibility before hiring Patricia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 "Heh...the suckers bought it..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Extended preseason: another Belichick innovation. Not half as good as "winning the offseason" which Rex invented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boco357 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 23 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: Breaks my heart to see this happen to such a proud franchise. Just kidding I hope they go 0-17. 5-12 is good just far enough out of the top pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 NE secondary is a lot weaker than it has been. They will give up more points than last year and the O will score less. No way they end up anywhere close to 3rd in net points like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, Airseven said: Typical Belichick with his psyche shenanigans. Pats will be solid. Lots of talent on that defense. Barmore could be the best DL in the division. Closet pats fan, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: Closet pats fan, FilthyBeast’s alter ego. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 17 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/ne/new-england-patriots Miami Pittsburgh Baltimore Green Bay 0-4 was a real possibility before hiring Patricia now it’s practically guaranteed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 38 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 😂😂😂 This sounds promising. you hate to see it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 38 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 😂😂😂 This sounds promising. That's often been true for Belicheck Even between 2011-2018 when the Patriots played in the Conf Champ or Superbowl every year, 4 out of 8 years his record going into Game 5 was 2-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I was dismissive of them last year, and we still needed the Colts to come through late in the season to win the division. BB can probably coach over half the rosters in the league to contention. All that said - they certainly don't scare me a bit. Which is something I haven't said since the '90s. Game manager QB, not much of a secondary or pass rush, middlin' WR corps. They're not making any deep playoff runs anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 It's worth mentioning that Belichick has always felt this way. It's not a commentary on the Pats right now. For Belichick, September has always been about figuring out what kind of team you have so that you can maximize that team's potential for the rest of the season. All that being said I expect the Pats to be pretty bad this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Success said: I was dismissive of them last year, and we still needed the Colts to come through late in the season to win the division. BB can probably coach over half the rosters in the league to contention. All that said - they certainly don't scare me a bit. Which is something I haven't said since the '90s. Game manager QB, not much of a secondary or pass rush, middlin' WR corps. They're not making any deep playoff runs anytime soon. Their roster management has been a catastrophe. They need a GM. He might be a good coach but he's the worst GM since Matt Millen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 They are quietly tanking this season, along with about 7 or 8 other teams to enter the Stroud/Young QB sweepstakes. (Falcons, Texans, Bears, Seahawks, Giants, Commanders, New Orleans). Busy trade deadline on the horizon. The Bills are testament that your franchise is running in place without blue chip talent at QB, so you've got to tank it to get into position to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Its going to be so sweet to see them fall into mediocrity/sucktitude while fanboys and media continue their delusional "but its Bellichek never count him out!" mantra. I hope so dearly his last years are horrible and he retires with his "legacy" tarnished. Fat, miserable, cheating POS Edited August 29, 2022 by stevewin 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, HappyDays said: It's worth mentioning that Belichick has always felt this way. It's not a commentary on the Pats right now. For Belichick, September has always been about figuring out what kind of team you have so that you can maximize that team's potential for the rest of the season. All that being said I expect the Pats to be pretty bad this season. 100% this. Every team is still figuring things out in September. How many times were the fans and media declaring the Pats dynasty over in week 4 only to watch them get their act together and run the table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Imagine how mad he’ll be when the opponent doesn’t bench their starters at halftime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 51 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I'm fine with the Patriots getting the #1 pick as long as Belichick is choosing the player. It would probably be an undersized, over-achieving Division III linebacker that he converts to Tight End. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, BillsFanSD said: Breaks my heart to see this happen to such a proud franchise. Just kidding I hope they go 0-17. I'd prefer 6-11 honestly just so they don't have a top 5 pick... Let's keep them in those middling years we had so frequently during the drought for as long as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cray51 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Bills coaching and schemes will still get them 6-8 wins this season, but New England really needs to get some difference making talent on their offense. They need 2 WRs, a QB with athleticism, and another TE option (Smith was terrible last year). The question then becomes, will their defense continue to be strong as they wait for offensive talent? Barmore looks great, but their secondary is getting worse, and they are relying on young LBs who I dont think are spectacular. Will be an interesting year for the Patriots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 58 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I'm fine with the Patriots getting the #1 pick as long as Belichick is choosing the player. I am not, there are some great QB prospects this year, dont want the tired old man tio have one more shot at glory for a decade. Would be happy if the Patriots are pick in the middle of the draft into eternity, like the old 7-9 forever Bills days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 September is always extended pre-season for the Pats. Reason: No cheatin’ tapes yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 People are making fun of the Pats and of this quote, but Belichick has operated this way for years. How many Septembers in a row did we see the Pats get off to a slow start and hear all the sports talk shows breathlessly proclaiming "The End of the Patriots Dynasty!!!", only for them to look unbeatable October through December? Feels like it happened just about every year. Meanwhile, our own beloved GM, Brandon Beane, is on record as saying that you don't really know what your team is until about game 5 or 6 in any given season. So sure, the "extended preseason" wording may be awkward, but the notion that teams are still tinkering with schemes and personnel and finding their identity for the first month of the season is true, and it's something the Pats have done for years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, Captain Caveman said: I'd prefer 6-11 honestly just so they don't have a top 5 pick... Let's keep them in those middling years we had so frequently during the drought for as long as possible. Someone will trade them such a pick, I have seen it so many times I expect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 What this means is the Patriots will keep the roster at 80 thru October I Knew it.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Be careful laughing at Belichick. He has a knack for pulling chicken salad out of chicken poop. Still expect the Patriots to be our only competition for the division title this year. And the Bills are once again going to have to earn it if they want it (12-14 wins). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Be careful laughing at Belichick. He has a knack for pulling chicken salad out of chicken poop. Still expect the Patriots to be our only competition for the division title this year. And the Bills are once again going to have to earn it if they want it (12-14 wins). There is no reason why the Patriots should not be ready by week one. I think you give Billichick to much credit after a horrible training camp. Who will the Patrots fans blame after a disappointing start ? It is coaching and he wouldn't even assign a OC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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