44Deezel
08-29-2009, 08:51 AM
I'm not tossing in the towel on ARE yet. I think he's still going to be a solid contributor.
I concur. In the slot and when they display the occasional trickeration. He ran a great route when Campbell got it to him in the middle of the field. If it weren't for a shoe-string tackle, it would have been a huge gain. He still has some spring in his step.
44Deezel
08-29-2009, 08:58 AM
As for Brady/Moss playing us with ease, well we didn't have Rogers out there tonight so hopefully his return will make that difference that we need. Other than the first team defense getting pushed around (but honestly that's nitpicking because we didn't have our #1 corner against the league's best QB/WR combo) I liked what I saw. Campbell and the offense played strong which was my biggest concern. I'm not too concerned with the Brennan/Daniel 3rd qb battle because I hope neither of them will see the field this year, but if I had to say I'd probably say that it's a tossup, I haven't seen enough of Daniel and Brennan ain't done much besides comeback from that pick-6 to throw a nice td to Marko Mitchell.
The D will be fine. The Pats have arguably the best Offense of all time. This is the same group that shattered every Offensive record just 2 years ago. They weathered the storm, made some adjustments, squished Brady, etc. The O will get the 3 and outs under control I'm sure.
skinsfan69
08-29-2009, 10:01 AM
Lot's of positives and negatives. 3 straight 3 and outs was terrible but I love the way we hung in there and came back. If that was last year the game was over. The pass rush was weak. Haynesworth looks like he needs to get into better shape. When he got double teamed NO ONE could get any pressure. Daniels and Carter need to be spelled some with the younger guys. Smoot played his ass off. When JC had time he was throwing the ball like a mad man. I hope he goes out and has a career year. Marko Mitchell is for real!!!!
GTripp0012
08-29-2009, 04:33 PM
Lot's of positives and negatives. 3 straight 3 and outs was terrible but I love the way we hung in there and came back. If that was last year the game was over. The pass rush was weak. Haynesworth looks like he needs to get into better shape. When he got double teamed NO ONE could get any pressure. Daniels and Carter need to be spelled some with the younger guys. Smoot played his ass off. When JC had time he was throwing the ball like a mad man. I hope he goes out and has a career year. Marko Mitchell is for real!!!!Agreed. Good post.
Monkeydad
08-31-2009, 01:12 PM
I was very impressed by JC this game...so happy he finally shut up the critics, at least for one night.
He'll have a great year.
I am very proud of the whole team, last time we faced the Pats, we were killed on both sides of the ball. If our starters played the whole game, we could have beaten them. Portis would have also been a bonus that we didn't even need to keep up with them in the first half.
I blame Suisham for the loss. "But it was 52 yards and wet!" Yeah, he never hits 50+ yarders, regardless of the weather. He never could and obviously never will. He's paid to make these kicks and if he can't...goodbye. Rayner looked great on kickoffs and even though his FG was shorter, he made it. I saw cut Suisham, we've seen what he can and can't do for too long.
Colt is making BAD red zone decisions, but otherwise looks good, he's able to take us into the red zone. He won't hit the field anyways, so he could still be a good future backup since he'll have this season to work on decision-making. The physical abilities are obviously solid.
Chase is such a tough QB to say we have to cut...he's going to be picked up by someone if we do and has just as much promise as Brennan.
I can't decide between the QBs. I am leaning Brennan, but it's too close to call.