Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:50 PM EST
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:51 PM EST
In response to 49Patriots's comment:
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
u still got a team to root for tho
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:52 PM EST
Agree. S, WR, and DL help. Get these and I like our chances better next year.
Also, look at the "bright" side...Welker didn't help himself in contract negotiations with this game.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:53 PM EST
In response to 42AND46's comment:
In response to 49Patriots's comment:
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
u still got a team to root for tho
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:55 PM EST
Hey, unlike many, many fans in other cities, we have seen the Pats get to 7 AFCCG and 5 SBs in these last 12 years. You do not win them all regardless of how confident you feel about the team. We all have to get up tomorow, don't we?
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:56 PM EST
In response to 49Patriots's comment:
In response to 42AND46's comment:
In response to 49Patriots's comment:
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
u still got a team to root for tho
49ers aren't my team per se, I just like Joe Montana.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:57 PM EST
They better not franchise stone hands he blows.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:58 PM EST
In response to 42AND46's comment:
In response to 49Patriots's comment:
In response to 42AND46's comment:
In response to 49Patriots's comment:
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
u still got a team to root for tho
49ers aren't my team per se, I just like Joe Montana.
well it sounded by ur past posts here u were a 49er fan before u were a pats fan
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:58 PM EST
Need a WR, DB not named Talib, the guy is a puss that can't stay healthy. Seems Jones is another puss that had a good 1st 4 weeks then faded hard. It would also be nice to have GRONK health for the playoffs.
Oh well can't wait for next year.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:59 PM EST
Life goes on. The Patriots will be right there again next season. I was ready to stop watching football after last year's Super Bowl, but low and behold, a few days pass, the sting wears off and I'm a committed fan again. And sure enough, New England is right there, on the brink of a Super Bowl again.
Next season will be no different. Bring on the draft!
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 9:59 PM EST
Life goes on. The Patriots will be right there again next season. I was ready to stop watching football after last year's Super Bowl, but low and behold, a few days pass, the sting wears off and I'm a committed fan again. And sure enough, New England is right there, on the brink of a Super Bowl again.
Next season will be no different. Bring on the draft!
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:00 PM EST
In response to AyyyBoston's comment:
Agree. S, WR, and DL help. Get these and I like our chances better next year.
Also, look at the "bright" side...Welker didn't help himself in contract negotiations with this game.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:01 PM EST
In response to 49Patriots' comment:
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
I agree, all is not lost, here. A few missing pieces.
Would have been nice to see how things played out had Talib not been injured. Sure, Balty opened up the offense in the 2nd half, but they also felt a lot more comfortable doing so.
Still, a great season with much to build on.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:01 PM EST
In response to 49Patriots' comment:
We just need some improvements. We need a deep threat, we need another cover S (Gregory sucks eggs) and we need a pass-rusher. That's my shopping list.
Wasn't Welker's fault, we can't allow teams to continuously stuff the box and ask Tom to make perfect throws. Always next year, let's hope for a 49ers win...and that Bernard Pollard falls down a flight of stairs face first.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:09 PM EST
Whats the point of a deep threat when Brady cant throw the ball deep?
Let's face the facts, this WR is lacking. Welker is not a guy who can make big plays in big moments. Lloyd is good but only as a 2nd or third option. Just look at the catches made today by the Ravens or Falcons recievers. Tight coverage but they manage to get the ball. For this offense to be successfull the recievers need to be wide open. In the playoffs teams play this offense tough and tight, leading to everything being bunched up in alot of the plays. They cannot simply get any kind of separation! Look at how Matt Ryan (even in a loss) played against a much better defense in SF. His physical WR's got separation all game! Our WR's cannot make tough catches, period!
WE NEED PHYSICAL WIDE RECIEVERS.
It really is mind boggling that the last decent WR drafted by the Patriots was Deion Branch in 2002. That is a decade without infusion of top level of WR talent through the draft.
Defense is soft as usual and cannot make a big play. They cannot be blamed for today though. Giving up 7 points in 1st half is fantastic. Offense did little in 1st half and nothing in 2nd half.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:24 PM EST
I normally would agree that Brady can't be asked to win games by making unbelievable throws, but he didn't even make some of the easy ones today. He personally cost the team a chance to score a touchdown before the half with dumb game management...he had countless balls batted down, he had picks, he didn't hit on long passes and he didn't see some guys that were open. Poor.
The defense stunk too. This team can't pass rush, they got no one that scares a QB. Wilfork needed to play like a monster for us to win today...it didn't even seem like he was on the field.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:27 PM EST
Don't everyone freak out on me. But when you get outcoached in 6 consecutive playoffs - it is time for a new coach. Yes BB is a hall of fame genius - so was Chuck Noll. But the Steelers stuck with noll for 12 years (!) from 1980 - 1992 - Losing.
I want Cowher of Gruden immediately. Time to part ways with a great coach. It happens.
The guy has been out-coached VERY badly in 6 straight SEASONS!
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:28 PM EST
In response to seattlepat70's comment:
In response to AyyyBoston's comment:
Agree. S, WR, and DL help. Get these and I like our chances better next year.
Also, look at the "bright" side...Welker didn't help himself in contract negotiations with this game.
S? I'd rather get a CB.
Re: Disappointed, but not defeated...
posted at 1/20/2013 10:46 PM EST
In response to tcal2-'s comment:
Need a WR, DB not named Talib, the guy is a puss that can't stay healthy. Seems Jones is another puss that had a good 1st 4 weeks then faded hard. It would also be nice to have GRONK health for the playoffs.
Oh well can't wait for next year.
