PostGame Thread: Patriots defeat Dolphins, 48-28

by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 4:25 PM EST Comment 51 comments

A decent back-and-forth, and then Randy comes alive with some awesome catches. The WR corp had 408 yards with a 530 total. Discuss.

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can't believe Cassel's numbers

I would have thought Brady would have had 400 two games in a row last year

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I hate the Jets

I want to drink to the Titans first loss, but they have sucked all the fun out of it.

by cia on Nov 23, 2008 4:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Great Win

I’m a little concerned about our defense, but the offense had an awesome day and shutting Joey Porter up is always a good thing.

I also have to agree with cia. I don’t want to see another team go 16-0 (especially if Mercury Morris is rooting for them…) but why did it have to be the Jets, of all teams?

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 4:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Took a look at Phinsider

and, yes, we are apparently a classless organization for running up the score at the end of the game.

That, and the “Mexican” refs stole the game from the ’Phins, and Matt Light is a faggot.

All I can say is, I’m really glad MaPatsFan runs this site the way he does.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man. I think it matters.

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely.

You could have 500 comments a gamethread if you kept finsx, Louie, etc., around and let them trash the place.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ok there's running up the score and then running up the score

that was not an example.

P.S.
I hate Randy Moss.

Let's go Colts!

by AJforAZ on Nov 23, 2008 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

SD tonight. Should be a good one. See you in 'Blue's open thread

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

can't even compare the two

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Refs?

I think it’s funny they would even enter the conversation considering the Patriots were being penalized a lot more than the Dolphins were to start the game.

Speaking of Randy Moss, I think congratulations are in order. He’s now 2nd all time in receiving TD’s. Congrats, Randy!

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

excellent...do you know how many he needs to get to number 1?

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Jerry Rice

I believe has a strong hold on the #1 spot with 197 touchdowns.

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Moss has 129

Chris Carter – 130, TO – 135, Rice – 197

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you sure?

Moss has 131 now after this game (and I checked NFL.com to make sure). I don’t know about TO, though.

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think you're right, my stats were from a site that's not updated as fast

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

According to Reiss, Owens has 136 touchdowns. That means Moss moved into third place, surpassing Cris Carter. NFL.com still says he moved into second place for some reason.

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, lots of negativity there I noticed. Though in fairness, there’s probably some rawness there given the playoff implications of this loss for them…putting them (I think) two games back in the wildcard with only a few weeks left to play, so I’ll give the benefit of the doubt and hope it’s just venting off the frustration.

The racial and homophobic put-downs, though, definitely fall into my “not cool” book.

by jctsai12 on Nov 23, 2008 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too. There’s no need or place for that in a public forum. But it’s not my site. If Matty wants to run it that way, that’s his choice.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, i took a quick peek

but didn’t want to stay.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dont pull this "holier than thou shit"

There are dumbasses anywwhere. and Matt Light did start that fight.

Good game guys, we’re just not there yet, we will, cant wait until we play again next year

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Nov 24, 2008 7:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No Thanks,

I just washed my hands and don’t want to have to do it again so soon. Much as I may dislike the Jets, I still hate the Dolphins more. From the low-class behavior of the old guys last year back to their “glory days” where Shula had the refs in his pocket and they NEVER seemed to get a bad call against them, or a drive stalled by holding penalties, they are my most hated Pats’ rival. I’ve always kind of respected Pennington and liked Jason Taylor, but I’d be happy if they never made the playoffs again. Their fans have more arrogance based on one freak season 36 years ago than is believable.

by rgbyref on Nov 23, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I would go with you,

but for the fact that I watched the pats in New Jersey last year. I won’t say that all Jets fans are unreconstructed goomba’s, but I’ve never met one who wasn’t.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Street Fight

What a physical game, and I’m not just talking about the Light-Crowder melee. The Pats had to go to a division rival’s homefield and win, and they left everything on the field to get it done. Cassel has backed up one great game with another exceptional performance.
Don’t worry about the Dolphins fans whining about the “classless” Pats. These are professional football players, there’s no need to protect their psyche like they’re high school players. Score differential is a factor in division and wild-card standings. If a team can do what the Pats did at the end, they’re obligated to. As for Light, he was stupid to throw punches but he wasn’t doing it for fun. Crowder submarined him on the kick, and while he didn’t deserve getting punched, it’s not like he’s an angel that was just standing there minding his business. And I agree with JHR, it’s nice to come to a site that doesn’t put up with that type of behavior.

by 6thround on Nov 23, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yep--one of the more emotionally physical games I've seen this year.

Both teams knew they need to win out in order to get to the playoffs. The Pats are like a wounded animal right now; the ’Fins are like the young buck who senses weakness in the leader.

I’m glad we won. I would have thought we’d pound it more than we did, but I suspect that the brain trust determined a couple of things: Morris is still less than 100%, and, more importantly, our defense is not capable of playing in close games anymore. Too many injuries to too many key players. It was going to be a shoot-out.

Cassel has brass balls, and he gets better every week.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Cassel

My favorite play of the game was his six-yard QB sneak.

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep--I think it set the tone.

It seemed to me that we’d come out kind of flat, but Matty wasn’t having it.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

But we’re sure going to miss Light against Pittsburgh. Hopefully it will only be a one-game suspension

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No kidding: that's going to hurt.

P-burgh can bring it from both corners.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

all week they're going to be showing that beat-fest,

but it will be small consolation if it costs us where it counts

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

is it confirmed

There’s going to be a suspension, or are we just assuming there will be? (Seems like a pretty good bet to me…)

by jctsai12 on Nov 23, 2008 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i always thought it was an automatic

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe Crowder will get more for removing his helmet on the field?

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it was kinda removed for him.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it was, wasn't it. haven't seen anything like that in a while

can’t even tell you when the last time the Pats were involved in fights.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah you're right

I just hadn’t seen any official word yet, but I’m guessing he’ll get a 1-game and a hefty fine.

by jctsai12 on Nov 23, 2008 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No worries, Marima will track it down tomorrow. ;-)

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Love Moss's press conference

He said Cassel’s playing “Hell-afire” ball right now. Plus he wanted to stick it to Miami for daring to play him single coverage.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You're a fool if you single him. Now that Cassel is getting a feel for the deep ball--

if Gaffney and Aikens can continue to improve, we may be into something special.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

'Nuff said

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Good grab (by him and you)

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he's just unbelievable

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You mean Randy, right?

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i did

but don’t tell MaPatsFan ; )

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Poetry in motion

by cia on Nov 23, 2008 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Psssst, I can hear you guys.

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 23, 2008 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dude's a stud

and to think that he only got traded for a fourth, stupid Al Davis, is he dead yet?

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Nov 24, 2008 7:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I am no Al Davis fan, that's for sure. He's run the Raiders into the ground for sure

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 24, 2008 8:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

much props go out to Matt Cassel

hes a more than capable QB, he’s going to get a hell of a hell of a paydayif you guys let him go.

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Nov 24, 2008 7:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's sad, but...

…we may not have much of a choice. Franchising him would cost a fortune and if Brady’s healthy for 2009, Matt’s price tag would be a lot for a backup. I think he’s gone next year.

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by MaPatsFan on Nov 24, 2008 8:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs