2015-16: The New England Patriots Thread

[MHSL82]

As explained in the Team-by-Team Thread, I am planning on making a thread every four days for a different team. The first few posts will be questions, requests for predictions, etc. There will be a poll unless I don't feel like making one. Some teams are less interesting than others. Please participate in posting articles, predictions, etc.

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The New England Patriots Thread

 

[NWPATSFAN]

You're the champ till someone knocks you off. having said that it's way too early to predict but I'll play along. So i voted they win the SB.
Based off of players injured last year that will be healthy, a good season for FA, and what appears to be a very good draft I have to stick with the reigning SB champs repeat. Subject to chnage as we get thru camp

 

[Sgt Brutus]

So hard to tell before training camp and stuff. Little early for this no?

 

[HaroldSeattle]

So hard to tell before training camp and stuff. Little early for this no?

You got some thing better to post about?

 

[MHSL82]

So hard to tell before training camp and stuff. Little early for this no?

You can change your vote anytime before the season, something last year's board didn't allow. I would appreciate any participation. So if you could vote and come back if you change your mind, I'd appreciate it. I compile these polls into a board's predictions for a fake playoff and also find a winner. The more polls you vote on, the better chance you win. The benefits of winning, I don't know, you win?

I started early because I didn't want to flood the board with 32 threads at the same time, especially at the end of the off-season. Also, this thread is for articles I find around the internet as I normally browse (not searching to find things).

 

[wood20ks]

They are getting old........no playoffs.

 

[FantasyBelowZero]

So hard to tell before training camp and stuff. Little early for this no?

True. I see them losing in the Conference Finals... They'll make it that far because they still have the core of Brady and Bellicheck, but they lost too many pieces to make it to the Super Bowl again this year.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I think the Pats took a slight step back, but still think they'll make to the SB and lose.

 

[BigKen]

They are getting old........no playoffs.

Another troll who has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. The Patriots are fourth youngest team in the NFL prior to the draft. Go back into your hole.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Another troll who has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. The Patriots are fourth youngest team in the NFL prior to the draft. Go back into your hole.

Perhaps he's thinking of your QB.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

The benefits of winning, I don't know, you win?

I started early because I didn't want to flood the board with 32 threads at the same time, especially at the end of the off-season. Also, this thread is for articles I find around the internet as I normally browse (not searching to find things).

I like it this way 32 all at one time is a little much.

Man if I win I'll be on all the SportsHoopla boards claiming that i'm the 2016 Poll Champ

 

[Uhsplit]

It is my guess from looking at a distance the the Pats competition in the AFCE improved more than the Pats did. Losing their starting CBs should have a negative effect.
My opinion is that the Pats lose in the divisional round.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

It is my guess from looking at a distance the the Pats competition in the AFCE improved more than the Pats did. Losing their starting CBs should have a negative effect.
My opinion is that the Pats lose in the divisional round.

To who?

 

[GNG]

The Pats have very little competition in the AFC and will make it to the SB only to be beaten by the Cowboys.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

The Pats have very little competition in the AFC and will make it to the SB only to be beaten by the Seahawks

Fixed it for you.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

It is my guess from looking at a distance the the Pats competition in the AFCE improved more than the Pats did. Losing their starting CBs should have a negative effect.
My opinion is that the Pats lose in the divisional round.

Without a doubt all the teams in the AFC E improved. Pats didn't replace Revis but I think they did for Browner. Just too many penalties to overcome. Not a good thing on a BB defense. They had a solid draft, picked up some nice FA on both sides of the ball and will get back a couple of injured starters.

What I see this year is something Pats fans have waited for since the Seymour McGinest days. I think BB puts a more emphasis on the rush because he doesn't have a revis anymore. The FA's and drafted DL/OLB are a good fit for that.

 

[GNG]

Fixed it for you.

Sorry Harold but the Seahawks will be home watching this year.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Sorry Harold but the Seahawks will be home watching this year.

Naa, they got their best roster ever, barring a buttload of injuries they are winning another SB. Cowboys will be watching from their couch.
On a side note, who is taking Murrays place? I thought the Cowboys were going find a cheap replacement for him in the draft. What happened?

 

[GNG]

Naa, they got their best roster ever, barring a buttload of injuries they are winning another SB. Cowboys will be watching from their couch.
On a side note, who is taking Murrays place? I thought the Cowboys were going find a cheap replacement for him in the draft. What happened?

With that great OL they'll just plug in another 1000 yd rusher. Remember how the Cowboys OL pushed your DL around last season?

 

[HaroldSeattle]

With that great OL they'll just plug in another 1000 yd rusher. Remember how the Cowboys OL pushed your DL around last season?

Nope. However I do remember Murray shaking off tackles that would held him to a yard or lost of a yard. You got that game on a DVD? You should watch it again.