***UNOFFICIAL*** pats/eagles monday game thread (1 Viewer)

[12punch]

apparently, no

brady

gronk

hernandez

welker

lloyd

mayo

wilfork

unless this is just gamesmanship by belichick.....

 

[rizzler]

apparently, nobradygronkhernandezwelkerlloydmayowilforkunless this is just gamesmanship by belichick.....

that'd be so stupid and a slap to the fans.

 

[JaxBill]

Don't know if it was intended this way, but it's kind of a slap to the Eagles. They were supposed to treat this as their dress rehearsal game since they play the Browns next week and in Week 1.

And I'm sure ESPN is thrilled.

 

[12punch]

Stevan Ridley participating in pregame warmups

Hoyer, Mallett, Ebert, Cannon, Wendell, Thomas, Bequette, Bolden on field for early warmups

https://twitter.com/jeffphowe

ps

welcome back, rizzler

all jokes are welcome in this thread

 

[EBF]

Feeling a big game from Dion Lewis.

Or maybe just hoping for one.

 

[12punch]

Don't know if it was intended this way, but it's kind of a slap to the Eagles. They were supposed to treat this as their dress rehearsal game since they play the Browns next week and in Week 1.

And I'm sure ESPN is thrilled.

I'm going to guess belichick doesn't care much about their thrill level.edit: hahahaha....

Greg A. Bedard ‏@GregABedard

It's too bad CBS isn't broadcasting this game. Tom Brady would be playing

 

[captain_amazing]

I'm sure most of the previous posters are aware, but incase others reading are not: many Patriots starters are sitting out this game due to the fact they're playing 3 preseason games within a 10 day timespan.

 

[JaxBill]

I'm sure most of the previous posters are aware, but incase others reading are not: many Patriots starters are sitting out this game due to the fact they're playing 3 preseason games within a 10 day timespan.

The count is 28 total players

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReissOn 98.5 The Sports Hub pre-game show, play-by-play man Gil Santos says Patriots are not dressing 28 players tonight.

 

[12punch]

yeah, look for brady, et al, to make a return in tampa on friday, I'd guess.

 

[12punch]

when the pats play jets, would you put jones on hunter, or leave him on the right side?

 

[Banemorth]

If the Pats are sitting 28 guys what happens if they still roll the Eagles?

 

[12punch]

Branch and Stallworth both on the field in warmups, as is Pat Chung

Demps will be eligible Friday.

 

[Banemorth]

A little off topic but what's up with Andre Carter? He's 33 but I still think he has some solid years left. He was a beast last season. I know he was dinged up but I can't believe he's still a FA.

 

[Penguin]

Feeling a big game from Dion Lewis. Or maybe just hoping for one.

Count me in on the hoping for one wagon

 

[12punch]

A little off topic but what's up with Andre Carter? He's 33 but I still think he has some solid years left. He was a beast last season. I know he was dinged up but I can't believe he's still a FA.

he's been rehabbing at the facility with pats staff, and the common belief around the league, and with pats fans, is that he'll be reunited with the team at some point.I'd guess maybe they sign him right after the season starts to duck the guarantees, but maybe earlier -- we'll see who's floating around after cutdowns.

 

[rizzler]

Stevan Ridley participating in pregame warmupsHoyer, Mallett, Ebert, Cannon, Wendell, Thomas, Bequette, Bolden on field for early warmups https://twitter.com/jeffphowepswelcome back, rizzlerall jokes are welcome in this thread

28 players sitting is a joke in of itself.Ruined my Monday night. To the ballet I go.

 

[12punch]

btw, anybody who doesn't hate the serious fun ad campaign is banned from this thread

 

[Banemorth]

A little off topic but what's up with Andre Carter? He's 33 but I still think he has some solid years left. He was a beast last season. I know he was dinged up but I can't believe he's still a FA.

he's been rehabbing at the facility with pats staff, and the common belief around the league, and with pats fans, is that he'll be reunited with the team at some point.I'd guess maybe they sign him right after the season starts to duck the guarantees, but maybe earlier -- we'll see who's floating around after cutdowns.

Thanks! And I thought the ad campaign was amusing during the Hall of Fame game. After a few weeks I want to shave his beard and choke him with it.

 

[Late225]

btw, anybody who doesn't hate the serious fun ad campaign is banned from this thread

 

[12punch]

There’s a huge contingent of Patriots who won’t play tonight against the Eagles. Some of it is rest-related, while other absences are injury-related. Based on practice attendance, here are the players who won’t play, separated by group.

Rest-related:

Quarterback Tom Brady

Cornerback Kyle Arrington

Cornerback Devin McCourty

Defensive end Rob Ninkovich

Linebacker Jerod Mayo

Left guard Logan Mankins

Defensive lineman Vince Wilfork

Tight end Aaron Hernandez

Wide receiver Wes Welker

Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd

Injury-related:

Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney

Safety Tavon Wilson

Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard

Safety James Ihedigbo

Fullback Spencer Larsen

Linebacker Tracy White

Tackle Markus Zusevics

Tackle Matt Kopa

Tackle Sebastian Vollmer

Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe

Tight end Daniel Fells

Tight end Jake Ballard

Defensive lineman Myron Pryor

Defensive lineman Gerard Warren

Defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene

*Running back Jeff Demps (signed Friday)

*Right guard Brian Waters (hasn’t reported)

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/blitz/index.php/2012/08/20/tom-brady-wes-welker-vince-wilfork-among-patriots-who-wont-play-against-eagles/

 

[pantherclub]

I'm sure most of the previous posters are aware, but incase others reading are not: many Patriots starters are sitting out this game due to the fact they're playing 3 preseason games within a 10 day timespan.

how does this happen?

 

[12punch]

owner Bob Kraft's request, will have a moment of silence before the anthem in memory of Garrett Reid.

 

[ponchsox]

apparently, nobradygronkhernandezwelkerlloydmayowilforkunless this is just gamesmanship by belichick.....

that'd be so stupid and a slap to the fans.

Actually, it's smart. Why risk an injury to a key player in a meaningless game against a good defense?

 

[12punch]

I'm sure most of the previous posters are aware, but incase others reading are not: many Patriots starters are sitting out this game due to the fact they're playing 3 preseason games within a 10 day timespan.

how does this happen?

just the usual goodell conspiracy to undermine the franchisepsBill Belichick, on 98.5 The Sports Hub pre-game show, says one benefit of practicing in Tampa is weather-related. Good prep for early games.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

At least Vereen and Ridley are both playing. From a fantasy standpoint, those are the only Patriots that I was interested in seeing anyway.

 

[JaxBill]

https://twitter.com/RoobCSN/status/237694670715637760/photo/1

 

[12punch]

Vereen and Stallworth back to receive the kickoff.

 

[Buffaloes]

I thought Hoyer was the #2 QB in NE?

 

[duaneok66]

not a good start for Mallett.

 

[captain_amazing]

He is... Mallet was primarily practicing with the first team this week ahead of Hoyer, probably to get him looks against a first string defense.

 

[Buffaloes]

He is... Mallet was primarily practicing with the first team this week ahead of Hoyer, probably to get him looks against a first string defense.

Thanks

 

[12punch]

probably want to get mallett looks against 1's

btw, vereen gettin' the rock

pats punt

 

[Multiple Scores]

Is this garbage on the radio?

 

[Buffaloes]

Is garbage on the radio?

probably, they just released a new album

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

Vick sliding head first in preseason. He just does not learn!

 

[unckeyherb]

3 and out fir the birds....

 

[captain_amazing]

Muffed punt and recomvery by Edelman... He has had trouble during camp fielding punts too.... It's rather odd, as he did not seem to have this problem last year.

 

[12punch]

Is garbage on the radio?

probably, they just released a new album

edit - it's on sirius 88

 

[Multiple Scores]

Is garbage on the radio?

probably, they just released a new album

edit - it's on sirius 88

Thanks. I have sirius in the other car. Anyone know a place to listen from an iPhone.

 

[12punch]

quick - go to sirius.com (listen online)

sign up for free one week trial -- only need an e-mail

 

[strong]

At least Vereen and Ridley are both playing. From a fantasy standpoint, those are the only Patriots that I was interested in seeing anyway.

Both playing? Vereen started, for what it's worth.Anything to make of that?

 

[12punch]

At least Vereen and Ridley are both playing. From a fantasy standpoint, those are the only Patriots that I was interested in seeing anyway.

Both playing? Vereen started, for what it's worth.Anything to make of that?

I wouldn't read anything into it.psmcd leaning on screens and runs.51 yd fg is good

 

[captain_amazing]

I wouldn't make much of it. While Vereen has had the upper hand as of late, I think his start is more along the lines of Mallet, in that they are looking to get him looks against 1st stringers.

 

[12punch]

dowling not hurt

 

[12punch]

Offensive starters for the Patriots tonight:

QB -- Ryan Mallett

RB -- Shane Vereen

FB -- Eric Kettani

TE -- Alex Silvestro

WR -- Deion Branch

WR -- Julian Edelman

LT -- Nate Solder

LG -- Nick McDonald

C -- Ryan Wendell

RG -- Dan Connolly

RT -- Marcus Cannon

Defensive starters for the Patriots:

LDE -- Jermaine Cunningham

LDT -- Ron Brace

RDT -- Kyle Love

RDE -- Chandler Jones

SLB -- Dont'a Hightower

MLB -- Brandon Spikes

WLB -- Bobby Carpenter

LCB -- Sterling Moore

RCB -- Ras-I Dowling

S -- Patrick Chung

S -- Steve Gregory

 

[Banemorth]

LMFAO Vick slow to get up already.

 

[Banemorth]

Change it from slow to getup to can't getup.

 

[Brown Juice]

It'll be a miracle if Vick can stay healthy the entire season.

 

[12punch]

vick's dogging it

uh oh vick owners......

 

[duaneok66]

Vick doesnt know when to just get rid of the ball - makes no sense for a guy with his athleticism to get hit all the time.