New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers GameThread, Aug 17, 2008 8:00 PM EDT

The funny thing is that most UT fans pull for the Colts because of Manning. Having Mayo at NE has caused some divided loyalties and some frustration. All in good fun, though; playing is better than not playing.

by Hooper on Aug 17, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you're gonna have a rivalry...

…Pats vs. Colts isn’t a bad one to be in the middle of. Always fun.

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 17, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fun for outsiders, too.

I grew up a Broncos fan, so it’s been quite the ride watching that one. I worry a bit that the MSM will kill the rivalry by overplaying it, but the games have been very entertaining to watch.

Best on best.

by Hooper on Aug 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The defense

is a complete mess

by bartHML on Aug 17, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that's a fact

I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
------Muhammad Ali

by standingpat on Aug 17, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least we don't have to worry that thier peaking too soon.

I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
------Muhammad Ali

by standingpat on Aug 17, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, I think we have the Bucs right where we want them. lol

I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
------Muhammad Ali

by standingpat on Aug 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Buc's Griese nails it: saving their good stuff for the regular season

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 17, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

your right, BB doesn.t care if he wins or loses a preseason game

I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
------Muhammad Ali

by standingpat on Aug 17, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

cassel didn't seem to be to shaken up by that hit

I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
------Muhammad Ali

by standingpat on Aug 17, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cassel finally figured out

that throwing to 81 is a good thing

by bartHML on Aug 17, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Did he just nail that from the 45? Holy crap...

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 17, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

7 tackles for Mayo, leading the team.

(Yes, I’m a homer.)

by Hooper on Aug 17, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's looking like a starter to me.

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 17, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely

by bartHML on Aug 17, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's almost to good to be true.

It’s rare that a rookie makes an immediate impact.

I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
------Muhammad Ali

by standingpat on Aug 17, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, he is in an ideal situation.

NE obviously develops players very well. They’re pretty solid across the board, so a new player isn’t asked to cover for a lot of weaknesses around him. He also has several great veteran LBs teaching him the ropes. Those vets seem to be the type to pass on their trade rather than try to hold a challenger back. All in all, Mayo couldn’t have asked for more.

But still, kudos to him for taking advantage of the opportunity.

by Hooper on Aug 17, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs