Comments on: Chief, We Got a Problem

By: Rudi

Rudi — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:37:52 +0000

Of course I’d rather they win 19 and shut out the memories of last year. But until the playoffs roll around to really determine what’s what, I’ll have much more fun rooting for a team to improve and rally around the guy(s) stepping into big shoes rather than debating whether a margin of victory is impressive enough or constitutes running up the score.

The geniuses throwing spitballs about the pats’ supposed neglect of the backup QB position should wait a week or five before declaring themselves right. Cassel got a win yesterday in a game where he was required to make a few key plays in a tough situation. I don’t think it’s hard to imagine this coaching staff game planning in a way that makes him even more effective in games going forward.

And if Simms or someone else does come in to solidify the position then it shows me that the team’s calculated gamble in using the roster and salary space on other positions wasn’t as far off base as many of the self-back-patters would have you believe.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:05:11 +0000

When the “contrarians” starts sincerely asking questions instead of just making statements with question marks, and when they drop this insufferable Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis routine anytime the response is something other than praise for their “courage”, I’ll take them seriously. Until then, they can screw.

By: Nopointe

Nopointe — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:47:58 +0000

Scott, it just forced me to switch my goal from ‘win the Super Bowl’ to ‘win the AFC East’.

They’re still the best team in the division, the guy playing QB now is the guy BB and Pioli wanted as a backup, they know more than me, 2 weeks ago I wanted Cassel shipped out of town, now I’m heading down to Patriots Place to get his game day authentic jersey and have lunch at Davios then maybe stop into Christmas Tree Shoppe to get some lawn gnomes.

They’ll carry on, Cassel just needs to not screw up and they’ll be an 11-5 instead of a 14-2 team.

Or we could pick up an awesome QB thats just sitting on the street. I think we should fit Cooper Manning with a space age backbrace and send him out there.

By: Timbuk4

Timbuk4 — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:39:29 +0000

Was it just me, or was the ESPN ticker of “projected statistics” for every game, before they acutally played on Sunday, the 2nd most annoying thing that happened yesterday?

Since when has “totally guessing on specific stats” replaced actual research and reporting as a viable reporting job? NE, SD, and Indy, I wonder how all those guesses worked out? At least we won.

I still love the football game and the anticipation and intrigue. It’s the increasing mindless banter and speculation that makes me throw up a little in my mouth …

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:10:35 +0000

The parallels aren’t exact, but I guess Brady being gone for the season is about the only event with the *potential* to eclipse last year’s video-drone as a rallying point. Obviously the specifics are a bit different, but at least we know that motivation won’t be an issue as the blabbering shifts from “they can’t win without cheating” to “they can’t win without Brady.”

At this point, however, predictions are stupid. Yeah, Brady is better than Cassel (and remember folks its CASSEL; the guy with two “ls” plays hoops and is from another planet).

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:43:35 +0000

Now that we’re past the “THAT’S IT, IT’S OVER!” defense mechanism, I’m with you this morning Marty. Just looking forward to the next game and all the positive stuff that could happen next Sunday.

By: Nopointe

Nopointe — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:35:13 +0000

Favre is good for 2 Pats defensive touchdowns. Cassel just can’t turn the ball over and the Pats win.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:31:13 +0000

I was at the game yesterday and it was pretty surreal… and not in a good way. On “the play” the fans at first were reacting to the fumble… then I saw it. Brady lying in the middle of the field about 20 yards away from everyone else. First there was a collective gasp followed by silence and then the “Oh My God” moment. I’m not sure what to say or feel. I hope Cassel can come through and lead this team. I hope we beat the Jets (already 3 point underdogs). It’s been a while since the Pats have been on this side of the fence.

By: Chris Warner

Chris Warner — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:00:28 +0000

Munroe: yes, the ironies would be endless; unfortunately, so would the interceptions.

Thank you! I’m here all week!

By: Chris Warner

Chris Warner — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:57:47 +0000

Hass, I have no comment. As Scott said, this isn’t the BSMW board. I’m going to play optimist here and say that I’m looking forward to watching this season on a “student of the NFL” level: how do the Patriots respond? Does the offense go more vanilla, or do they start to take chances? Does Chris Simms come in to save the day? Will the defense take a ticket to Capersville and get blitz-happy?

Stay tuned. I know I will.