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Patriots vs. Buccaneers: Patriots Take Huge Halftime Lead

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New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Preseason Week 2

Bucs Coverage: Bucsnation.com

Notes from the second quarter of the Patriots vs. Buccaneers preseason game:

  • The Patriots defense continued the dominant performance, forcing another Buccaneers three and out.  On third down, Jerod Mayo and Mark Anderson combined for a ferocious sack on Josh Freeman.  Mayo blitzed up the middle, while Anderson fade a fool out of Donald Penn, rushing off the right side.  Lets be clear: I have been more than impressed by the Patriots pass rush thus far.
  • On the Patriots next offensive possession, the offense finally stalled.  The Patriots were hampered by an illegal downfield block by Rob Gronkowski, followed by poor blocking on back-to-back-to-back plays that resulted in three hurries and two hits on quarterback Tom Brady.
  • Another Patriots three and out.  Have you heard that already?
  • Special Teams Notes: Jeremy Ross has been the Patriots primary punt returner, Chris Koepplin is booming his kicks, and Bret Lockett went down with an injury on a Patriots punt.
  • The defensive stop was followed by another Patriots touchdown drive.  BenJarvus Green-Ellis had a lot of solid power runs.  Danny Woodhead had a nice 12 yard run.  Tom Brady only threw the ball once (completion to Wes Welker), as Green-Ellis capped things off with a one yard run yet again.
  • On the next Bucs drive, Andre Carter continued his stellar pass rush, picking up another hurry and another hit.  A questionable pass interference call kept the Bucs drive alive.  However, the Patriots pass rush continued its fury, forcing more pressure on Josh Johnson, as the defense refused to relent.
  • During a two-minute opportunity, the Patriots picked up a first down on a nice throw from Brady to Welker on third down, but failed to capitalize any further.
  • Set up with good field position, the Bucs got started with a nice pass from Josh Johnson to Michael Spurlock.  After a nice Josh Johnson scramble, the Bucs got a field goal attempt to close the half, but it was botched by Connor Barth.  28-0 at halftime.

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Per Mike Reiss:

Patriots injury update: LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), not expected to return. Happened on second play of game.

Thank goodness it is only a thumb.

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd like more Ocho but he's looked good through 2 quarters.

Those first two passes were ugly but he’s caught the last few pretty well.

by HavlicekSteals on Aug 18, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought he looked lost a bit.

by Patriots12 on Aug 18, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wanted to see more brady-ocho connections

but i think ocho is just drawing the defense as of now…

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by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love that Ocho is doing that

but he might not. Seems like the kind of receiver who wants stats and not to just draw defenders away.

by HavlicekSteals on Aug 18, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

no he's not like that. he just wants to win and have fun doing it.

I think that brady is just looking at other guys as well. its good that he is not focusing on one receiver…. at least i hope he is not (he thrown it to welker a lot).

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

T. Brady 11/19 118 yds 2TD 0

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

so only 40% … bring on hoyer and mallet

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

math?

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by Austin Martin on Aug 18, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

4/10since 7/9

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Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

was branch playing a lot?

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

85=ocho

i just thought branch would be the #2 guy….. with 3 WR sets (if you have welker as the #2 in two WR formations).

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wont be surprised.

but ocho will more than likely be the #1 guy. imo

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saw Branch early on.

Brady targeted him once. Haven’t seen him since.

by nbradley07 on Aug 18, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember

Vanilla Game Plans, no biggie. The big story is that the Bucs were going to give us everything to prove themselves and we stopped them.

by PieEyedPiper on Aug 18, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

The offense still isn't really there yet.

But the RB’s looked really good, and so did Herndo.

I’d be really disappointed if they cut one of the Carter/Anderson duo. When we signed them it looked like they were fighting for a roster spot. But man, do they look good.

Brady > Mallett > Hoyer > Sanchez

- beantownboy171

by B.H.Talbot on Aug 18, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't see how you can get rid of either.

I haven’t seen a pass rusher, Moore, Cunningham or anyone else perform better.

by PieEyedPiper on Aug 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wont happen

Eric Moore is probably gone, and Bill will throw a few DL on the PUP to start the season.

by Crizzle12 on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i could see moore gone.

as well as deadrick and/or brace maybe.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I haven't heard Branch's name at all.

Lewis Hamilton~ 2011 F1 Champion!!!
Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I didn’t see any Price, did anybody else? I would love to see him with Welker and Ochocinco

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by Austin Martin on Aug 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Price has been injured. Thigh. Hasn't practiced at all this week.

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nooo

*Formerly Huzaifa

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by Lakriots on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I knew that, and completely forgot about it.

I even wrote about it this morning.

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by Austin Martin on Aug 18, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't see price either.

Maybe we’ll see him in the 2nd half.

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Injured.

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me too. My fav RB is Vereen...aka the Diablo

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do too....

on the practice field first.

by PieEyedPiper on Aug 18, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I believe Vereen’s coming back next week, worst case week 4. Whatever the case, I’m sure he’s getting a ton of reps when he’s capable of it.

by mrjpark on Aug 18, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was hearing that Vereen could be on IR.

by Patriots12 on Aug 18, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, it’s a very slight tweak that takes a couple weeks to heal.

by mrjpark on Aug 18, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain is now falling at the stadium. Hopefully Brady stays out.

Lewis Hamilton~ 2011 F1 Champion!!!
Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Ridley is so good.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

LMAO Vick's playin the entire half. Reid has to be pissed at his team thus far lol

Lewis Hamilton~ 2011 F1 Champion!!!
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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

But, but, but....

They are the preseason Super Bowl champions!

by nbradley07 on Aug 18, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

So we were told!

Lewis Hamilton~ 2011 F1 Champion!!!
Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ridley isn't a bad pass catcher.

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Good job mallet. lol

get that INT out of your system. lol

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad bad throw by Mallett

I have no idea what his target was…

by Chari on Aug 18, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe a miscommunication

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I smell a comeback J/K

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

and it smells like s**t!

oh wait you said jk…. dammit. XD

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Real Question

Would the Patriots be able to field two entire NFL-ready 45 man teams from their 90 man camp?

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by Austin Martin on Aug 18, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

One would be a contender...

…I would trust the other to be at least 8-8.

Hoyer, Ridley, Butler, Arrington, Love, Pryor, Sanders, Brown, sounds like a pretty solid group.

by Richard Hill on Aug 18, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does Hoodie get to coach both?

It could be a Pats v. Pats Super Bowl, with Hoodie coaching against himself!

by nbradley07 on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depends how they choose the teams.

Two captains pick, or one of starters and one of backups?

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by ISN on Aug 19, 2011 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

In this style of offense

you never know whose fault the INT is. The receiver could have made the wrong read, cut off the route early, but we just see it as a bad throw.

by nbradley07 on Aug 18, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

And Mallet comes back down to earth..

"There is an old saying about the strength of the wolf is the pack, and I think there is a lot of truth to that. On a football team, it's not the strength of the individual players, but it is the strength of the unit and how they all function together." - Bill Belichick

by JDot on Aug 18, 2011 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

He has a long way to go. So that’s why Bill has him out there.

by Patriots12 on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I chose the worst of days to move into an apartment lacking the proper internet for my slingbox.

How’s the game been? Aside from, y’know, the obvious score.

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by Ben Buchanan on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Pass Rush is dominant

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

solder looked great.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

awesome. Pass rush is beastly. lol

there are a lot of things to say, but I would wait for the recap by greg and hil later.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

O-line looked good

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Defense looks really, really good.

Offense had some great drives, and some really crappy ones. RBs and OL looks good. Passing game is out of sync.

by nbradley07 on Aug 18, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think they were being very vanilla on offense though. it is only preseason.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

That'll come.

Limited practice time likely to blame there. Lacking that “chemistry”

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by Ben Buchanan on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't doubt it.

Really, I’d prefer they hit their stride in December and burn through January/February.

by nbradley07 on Aug 18, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mallet threw very strange interception. Never seen one like that.

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

We should keep both Anderson and Carter

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Ya think??

Lewis Hamilton~ 2011 F1 Champion!!!
Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

“John will guess his weight when we return!”

by mrjpark on Aug 18, 2011 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Lol, I heard that too.

"There is an old saying about the strength of the wolf is the pack, and I think there is a lot of truth to that. On a football team, it's not the strength of the individual players, but it is the strength of the unit and how they all function together." - Bill Belichick

by JDot on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good that Mallet getting some pressure. It will be good for his experience.

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Or mental breakdown. whichever comes first :)

Lewis Hamilton~ 2011 F1 Champion!!!
Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

i love ridley.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude why isn't he the starting RB yet

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

because we have BJGE

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

because we have this other guy that's good

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

BJGE looked good too.

A stronger, less fast version for Stewart/Williams of the Panthers? Sounds right for a possession offense.

by Richard Hill on Aug 18, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

a smaller, quicker frank gore.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

*fingers crossed*

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Riddler justs looks like the better runner

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

F it

I don’t mind if they split the carries

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

BJGE>riddler now

experience

better on the inside

never fumbles

hardly gets yards lost

But yes I would like them splitting carries.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I had to cut one it's BJGE

I Luv him, but Riddler can catch the ball better, is more explosive, and can be as good as Law Firm in the red zone and inside the tackles.

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope. Law Firm is much better inside the tackles, more dependable, can ALSO catch the ball,

a lot tougher than ridley, he has experience, never fumbles.

You are putting too much into ridley. I love him too, but no way is he over BJGE. I hope you didnt forget how he did in the 1st half.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

You should watch BJGE closely

he makes really subtle body moves to get by guys and get extra yards. It really is very impressive. He isn’t flashy but he is really good.

by Oughat on Aug 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

BJGE is deceptively quick.

I saw him make moves inside like LT did when he was on the chargers (im talking about making quick moves inside to get extra yardage).

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ridley is looking real good..

"There is an old saying about the strength of the wolf is the pack, and I think there is a lot of truth to that. On a football team, it's not the strength of the individual players, but it is the strength of the unit and how they all function together." - Bill Belichick

by JDot on Aug 18, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

In other news, a creepy WiFi name:

“CallMe###-###-####”

Just thought I’d share.

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by Ben Buchanan on Aug 18, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah.

and faulk PUP’d

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think they keep 6 RB's though.

BJGE, Woodhead, Ridley
Vereen we haven’t seen
Faulk on PUP
Morris? Idk

by demadnick on Aug 18, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

i hope they dont IR vereen. :(

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its a popular belief that he is longer logical to think he can bring anything to the table after missing this time.

Hope they r wrong.

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Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, the good thing is that running backs don’t have as hard of a time transitioning to the pro level as other positions.

by mrjpark on Aug 18, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ridley looks like a much more explosive yet powerful version of Benny

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Well placed pass by Mallet. Adapting to pressure.

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Solders been playing the entire game

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess they want him to get experience.

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is offensive lineman #74?

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by Austin Martin on Aug 18, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah

I saw the number before the player and immediately thought of Love

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by Austin Martin on Aug 18, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

ridley fumble....

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

mhm

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whateva I still think Riddler is the better back

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Benny doesn't fumble

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

BJGE hardly gets loss of yardage. and i mean HARDLY.

BJGE is much more dependable when running the ball imo.

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by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

mccourty i thought...

i saw 32….

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

never mind i guess arrington.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, it was 27

Brady > Mallett > Hoyer > Sanchez

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by B.H.Talbot on Aug 18, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pats INT!

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

McCourty! lol

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome Arrington

Taylor Price will be the starter by the end of the season (Said before Training Camp)

by Chris Kole on Aug 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Arrington?? Really?

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by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

With a assist from Chung I would say..

"There is an old saying about the strength of the wolf is the pack, and I think there is a lot of truth to that. On a football team, it's not the strength of the individual players, but it is the strength of the unit and how they all function together." - Bill Belichick

by JDot on Aug 18, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Slater has been impressive in camp some say.

I say he is a keep.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

throw it away mallet! lol

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

good checkdown mallet.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

great read and gain to slater.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Mallet has shown very good ball placement overall. really impressive.

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

for a rookie,

I like it

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tracy White, #58

pretty good.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Wish we kept Jarrad Page

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Life is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest! Drive slow homie.

by PatNation85 on Aug 18, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Ridley with happy feet on that run....

made 3 cut like motions before going forward. :(

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

yep.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hereby move to change the rules

So that playoff seeding is decided by preseason point differential.

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by Ben Buchanan on Aug 18, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

who #86?

yeatman?

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

nope carson butler

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Yeatman is 88

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by BoldandBrash on Aug 18, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait till mallet adapts to speed of players
he won’t make those mistakes

by prioris on Aug 18, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

meriweather is still in....

is that bad? Could it mean that Bill ish not impressed yet?

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

He may have to play because Lockett got hurt.

by Patriots12 on Aug 18, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

not sergio?

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Getting sloppy now.

by Patriots12 on Aug 18, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

koudouvedes? nice name. lol

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Aug 18, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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