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riggofan wrote:If Cousins doesn't throw any INTs and Gruden gives a good halftime pep talk, I'm sure we'll do just fine next weekend.

...but, just to be sure, pre-game excessive consumption of intoxicants may have the effect of enhancing your perception of Cousins performance.

You're welcome!

From what I saw last night, we can get to Brady. He can't throw when he's laying on his back looking out thru his earhole. I believe he can be rattled. He's coolhand luke as long as he gets his way, the DL can see that he won't. NE is beatable and their winning streak ends next Sunday. Woot Skins!

Countertrey wrote:

riggofan wrote:If Cousins doesn't throw any INTs and Gruden gives a good halftime pep talk, I'm sure we'll do just fine next weekend.

...but, just to be sure, pre-game excessive consumption of intoxicants may have the effect of enhancing your perception of Cousins performance.

You're welcome!

Thanks. I'll probably start two or three days early.

riggofan wrote:

Countertrey wrote:

riggofan wrote:If Cousins doesn't throw any INTs and Gruden gives a good halftime pep talk, I'm sure we'll do just fine next weekend.

...but, just to be sure, pre-game excessive consumption of intoxicants may have the effect of enhancing your perception of Cousins performance.

You're welcome!

Thanks. I'll probably start two or three days early.

By then you'll be talking about Grudens' INT's and Cousins' pep talk!

oj wrote:

riggofan wrote:Thanks. I'll probably start two or three days early.

By then you'll be talking about Grudens' INT's and Cousins' pep talk!

Fine they're great - they all think the 2007 group were better - up here they just like to think about winning the next game but there's little doubt that this is the season they want to win it all especially after what Goodell and the NFL have done - starting off the season by not having the commissioner at the first game was a big no no and Brady is really fired up to not only win each game but put a hurting on every team if possible

when you look at their opponents, the only concern is the Jets in NY

SkinsJock wrote:they aren't great but if you're going to beat then, you have to play a really great game

Patriots aren't great? So 7-0 is the new .500?

furi0usbee wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:they aren't great but if you're going to beat then, you have to play a really great game

Patriots aren't great? So 7-0 is the new .500?

As a Pats fan (or troll) you should know what a team does in the regular season doesn't mean much. Let's see what they do in the playoffs when they aren't playing a bunch of scrub teams on a scrub schedule in a scrub division.

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:As a Pats fan (or troll) you should know what a team does in the regular season doesn't mean much. Let's see what they do in the playoffs when they aren't playing a bunch of scrub teams on a scrub schedule in a scrub division.

That's fair, but all they did in the playoffs last year was win the Super Bowl. Also, for the entire preseason, all NE heard was how the AFC East has gotten bigger and stronger and now can take on NE. Jets spent money, Dolphins spent money, Bills got Rex, etc. It looked like we *would* be playing much better division teams. It didn't work out so well. However, the Jets are the 2nd best team in the AFC East.

But the AFC really sucks this year. Even Denver, who is undefeated, has done it with defense only, and when the meet NE come later this month, they are going to need something that resembles the old Manning to win. I can't really apologize for being 7-0, and it's really out of our hands if all the teams we play suck.

furi0usbee wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:they aren't great but if you're going to beat then, you have to play a really great game

Patriots aren't great? So 7-0 is the new .500?

the record is not the determining factor - they are a very good team but to the players and media up here the 2007 team was 'great' - this is a very good team that hopes to become great

get a grip - please identify where I thought the Pats were a .500 team or STFU

Personally, I am glad Brady & Co. have 10 days to restup and study films before playing us. When we smokeum they won't have an excuse like the Gronk was tired or anything. I'm thinking about sending some sympathy cards to Bellicheck, they're toast and nothing they can do about it. 7 & 1 a week from now.

furi0usbee wrote:That's fair, but all they did in the playoffs last year was win the Super Bowl. Also, for the entire preseason, all NE heard was how the AFC East has gotten bigger and stronger and now can take on NE. Jets spent money, Dolphins spent money, Bills got Rex, etc. It looked like we *would* be playing much better division teams. It didn't work out so well. However, the Jets are the 2nd best team in the AFC East.

But the AFC really sucks this year. Even Denver, who is undefeated, has done it with defense only, and when the meet NE come later this month, they are going to need something that resembles the old Manning to win. I can't really apologize for being 7-0, and it's really out of our hands if all the teams we play suck.

The road to the Super Bowl is lined with gold bricks for the Pats. All they have to do is avoid major injuries and not do anything stupid. Cincinnati is really the only other decent team in the AFC. Denver wouldn't be undefeated in any other division. The finalists are already predetermined this season unless something really odd happens. New England and Cincinnati in the AFC, Green Bay and Carolina in the NFC. Probably New England and Green Bay in the Super Bowl.

oj wrote:Personally, I am glad Brady & Co. have 10 days to restup and study films before playing us. When we smokeum they won't have an excuse like the Gronk was tired or anything. I'm thinking about sending some sympathy cards to Bellicheck, they're toast and nothing they can do about it. 7 & 1 a week from now.

Strong words my friend. You'll need an equally strong game to back them up.

SkinsJock wrote::lol: Fine they're great - they all think the 2007 group were better - up here they just like to think about winning the next game but there's little doubt that this is the season they want to win it all especially after what Goodell and the NFL have done - starting off the season by not having the commissioner at the first game was a big no no and Brady is really fired up to not only win each game but put a hurting on every team if possible

when you look at their opponents, the only concern is the Jets in NY

And what did the Jets do two weeks ago we find out? First, the NFL checked their locker room for bugs, which NFL says Jets had nothing to do with. But then Jets notify NFL reps in-game and they interrogate Patriots employees, something that the Jets definitely did. So I'm to believe those two instances were just a coincidence?

In any event, nothing was found in both instances-- naturally. But as if the Patriots didn't want to beat the Jets badly enough, Jets just added more fuel to the fire for that game. I can't believe teams have continued to prod them all year, after seeing what they have been doing. If I didn't know any better, I'd say the rest of the NFL simply wants NE to win the Super Bowl. I mean how much bulletin board material can you give the SB champs???

I don't know, I just don't get the mindset of these teams. Rex Ryan spent an entire week trolling Pariots, even saying he had his gameplan done by Wednesday, didn't know Dion Lewis' name, etc. I've never seen this level of stupidity before.

I know we don't have much history between our two teams, and I think that Redskins won't be saying the dumb stuff that seems to be coming out of the mouths of every AFC East team (and some AFC South teams).

furi0usbee wrote:

oj wrote:Personally, I am glad Brady & Co. have 10 days to restup and study films before playing us. When we smokeum they won't have an excuse like the Gronk was tired or anything. I'm thinking about sending some sympathy cards to Bellicheck, they're toast and nothing they can do about it. 7 & 1 a week from now.

Strong words my friend. You'll need an equally strong game to back them up.

And, we are playing them at home? On their own turf? What else could one ask for, how could it be better? I'll wager a Virginia Ham Sandwich I can tell you the score right now!

SkinsJock wrote:

furi0usbee wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:they aren't great but if you're going to beat then, you have to play a really great game

Patriots aren't great? So 7-0 is the new .500?

the record is not the determining factor - they are a very good team but to the players and media up here the 2007 team was 'great' - this is a very good team that hopes to become great

get a grip - please identify where I thought the Pats were a .500 team or STFU

Best QB in the game. Best HC in the game. Best offense in the game. They are great. Yes, undefeated record aside, they are great, not just "good." How many games do they need to win before you mark them as great?

Not saying you said they were a .500 team. But saying "not great" when they are undefeated, defending SB champs, and they are tearing through the NFL... I'd say that's great, even form the outside looking in.

oj wrote:

furi0usbee wrote:

oj wrote:Personally, I am glad Brady & Co. have 10 days to restup and study films before playing us. When we smokeum they won't have an excuse like the Gronk was tired or anything. I'm thinking about sending some sympathy cards to Bellicheck, they're toast and nothing they can do about it. 7 & 1 a week from now.

Strong words my friend. You'll need an equally strong game to back them up.

And, we are playing them at home? On their own turf? What else could one ask for, how could it be better? I'll wager a Virginia Ham Sandwich I can tell you the score right now!

You had home field against Miami though...

Long story short the Redskins have to be able to move the ball on the ground. Then hope on defense some guys upfront can win some battles. Maybe hit a couple lucky explosion plays.

The Patriots will have to make mistakes for the Redskins have a shot at winning, but first thing first the Redskins must be able to move the ball on the ground early and often. It Kirk Cousins has to throw it 40 to 50 times there is very little chance it is even a close game.

oj wrote:Personally, I am glad Brady & Co. have 10 days to restup and study films before playing us. When we smokeum they won't have an excuse like the Gronk was tired or anything. I'm thinking about sending some sympathy cards to Bellicheck, they're toast and nothing they can do about it. 7 & 1 a week from now.

oj wrote:And, we are playing them at home? On their own turf? What else could one ask for, how could it be better? I'll wager a Virginia Ham Sandwich I can tell you the score right now!

When one has painted ones self into a corner, the application of more paint is ill advised. Being a fan of a team does not mean one need suspend reality.

I expect the Patriots to dominate. This is not a coaching staff that will tolerate a "trap" game. Should the Redskins, by some miracle, prevail, I will thoroughly enjoy it... Because, surprises are simply excellent.

Countertrey wrote:

oj wrote:Personally, I am glad Brady & Co. have 10 days to restup and study films before playing us. When we smokeum they won't have an excuse like the Gronk was tired or anything. I'm thinking about sending some sympathy cards to Bellicheck, they're toast and nothing they can do about it. 7 & 1 a week from now.

oj wrote:And, we are playing them at home? On their own turf? What else could one ask for, how could it be better? I'll wager a Virginia Ham Sandwich I can tell you the score right now!

When one has painted ones self into a corner, the application of more paint is ill advised. Being a fan of a team does not mean one need suspend reality.

I expect the Patriots to dominate. This is not a coaching staff that will tolerate a "trap" game. Should the Redskins, by some miracle, prevail, I will thoroughly enjoy it... Because, surprises are simply excellent.

Dang, the voice of reason. But then, who'da thunk the Giants would score 49 points and loose to a Forbath 50yarder?

oj wrote:

Countertrey wrote:Dang, the voice of reason. But then, who'da thunk the Giants would score 49 points and loose to a Forbath 50yarder?

Me, because karma is a, well, you know.

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:

oj wrote:Dang, the voice of reason. But then, who'da thunk the Giants would score 49 points and loose to a Forbath 50yarder?

Me, because karma is a, well, you know.

I hate it when quotes get all torsioned! Don't you?

Fixed it.

Countertrey wrote:

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:

oj wrote:Dang, the voice of reason. But then, who'da thunk the Giants would score 49 points and loose to a Forbath 50yarder?

Me, because karma is a, well, you know.

I hate it when quotes get all torsioned! Don't you?

Fixed it.

PHPBB's multiquote feature leaves something to be desired.

furi0usbee wrote:Rex Ryan spent an entire week trolling Pariots, even saying he had his gameplan done by Wednesday, didn't know Dion Lewis' name, etc. I've never seen this level of stupidity before.

We're talking about Rex Ryan here. Of course you've seen that level of stupidity before.

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:

Countertrey wrote:

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote:
Me, because karma is a, well, you know.

I hate it when quotes get all torsioned! Don't you?

Fixed it.

PHPBB's multiquote feature leaves something to be desired.

understatement of the week (after carefully removing disqualifying "extra" quote in reply)...