Deadpulse Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 It's time. There might have been some doubt that we'd get here in 2020, but football is officially coming and we should enjoy it while it lasts. The up-incoming Dolphins vs the new look, new brand, possibly neutered Patriots. Things to look out for: - How does Cam Newton look as he learns a new offense and coming off an injury which kept him off the field for over a year? - How does Gilmore and the defense respond to losing all the pieces to FA and to Covid-19? - Does Harry connect with Cam and take a step forward or does our WR corp once again rely on Jules and his worn treads? - Does the Beard continue his hot streak against the Patriots? - How do the Phins respond to their surge late last year, do they relapse to another slow start or build off of their late success? - How does the Patriots backfield pan out? Sony? Rex? Does White have the same role with Cam now at the helm? - Who takes the brass ring on defense outside of Gilmore? Does Chase come up big? Do we finally see Wise or Rivers take a step to relevance? The rookie edge players? How does Bentley respond to being THE LB on the roster? Does Dugger come out of the gate strong and prove he deserved that draft slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tower Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Bummed that we lost so many pieces to opt outs but excited none the less , hope we win one game at a time . Patriot football is back LETS GOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Revenge. I want revenge, even though the Lion shouldn't care about the opinions of the sheep....:D No idea how this plays out. No idea what looks the team go with, how teams play with this weird off-season, how Cam plays, how we cope with only 1 actual LB. The secondary should overcome the MIA receivers (although Gilmore didn't have his best day against Parker), and we know Fitz will come to play. NE - 24 MIA - 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazStandard Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Predicting a slow scoring game - a low scoring season if I'm honest. Against teams like the Dolphins, who don't have an explosive ground game, I can see a scoreline of 17-14, but I couldn't tell you who wins. I trust the defense to limit most teams, most days, but I just can't see the offense ever putting up too many points barring big days for the run game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m haynes Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 This is no doubt a funny year and I look at it as a glorified preseason to 2021. Here what I want to see. 1. Cam QB for future. Please put the issue to rest. 2. Get rid of players that opted out with Covid. See if young talent good enough to replace them. Covid op out, is not the reason I want them gone it future and younger players, cheap RB Brandon Bolden (July 28) No need to pay him. Young guys like Gunner and TaylorOT Marcus Cannon (July 28) Old, injured should retire, cap spaceS Patrick Chung (July 28) Old, injured should retire, cap spaceLB Dont'a Hightower (July 28) Old, injured should retire, cap spaceWR Marqise Lee (August 1) ????OG Najee Toran (July 27) ????FB Danny Vitale (July 27) ????TE Matt LaCosse (August 2) Are you kidding me. 3. The younger players stepping up. This is a complete overhaul, go young. Set up for 2021. See what we have and what we need in the draft and Free agency. Start replacing 30+ year old players that will never be here when the Pats head back to the (2/3 years) SB!!!! 4. Ya that's right 2/3 years! 😁😁😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartMyV8 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 NE: 9 MIA: 21 One TD, missed EP, and a FG as the O-line struggles with cohesiveness and communication, wideouts struggle as the team turns 1 dimensional. Lots of 3&O's leaving the D gassed. Fitz does his usual Peyton Manning impression against us in the 2nd half. Hoping to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 17 hours ago, IheartMyV8 said: NE: 9 MIA: 21 One TD, missed EP, and a FG as the O-line struggles with cohesiveness and communication, wideouts struggle as the team turns 1 dimensional. Lots of 3&O's leaving the D gassed. Fitz does his usual Peyton Manning impression against us in the 2nd half. Hoping to be wrong. It's depressingly realistic haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Defense wins this game for one of the teams. Sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmer Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I also believe It'll be a sloppy game with the short pre-season and all. Trying to be optimistc but it could go anyway. To get off the wall I'll say 17-14 Patriots, with at least one touchdown from defence or special teams. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 13-7 Dolphins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhunt2402 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Gonna surprise some folks on Sunday. Pats by 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 @Deadpulse: adopts Gunner for the season *immediately afterwards* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 16 hours ago, dhunt2402 said: Gonna surprise some folks on Sunday. Pats by 14 Im catching up to you in post count, better start being more active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Deadpulse said: Im catching up to you in post count, better start being more active rawr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Cam Newton, if healthy: 23/37 239 yards passing 1 PaTD, 2 interceptions 5 rush attempts for 42 yards Pats win ugly 20-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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