Archives for January 27, 2013
Armond Armstead 2012 CFL Toronto Argonauts Highlights. The New England Patriots signed Armstead to a future contract this offseason. Watch this future Patriots dominate in the Canadian league! Welcome to New England Armstead!
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/welkersfumanchu-armond-armstead-2012-cfl/
Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
In the deal, the Patriots traded quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel for a 2009 second-round draft choice that was used to select safety Patrick Chung (34th overall). The final verdict: Neither team won. Although Vrabel was slowing down and had a high cap figure, the Patriots still could have benefited from his presence in 2009 (fractured locker room) and perhaps in 2010. Also, Chung couldn’t get on the field in the 2012 AFC Championship Game despite a clean bill of health and is likely to be playing elsewhere next season. As for the Chiefs, the investment in Cassel – the most important part of the deal on either side, given the importance of the position and contract they gave him – never paid off. One could argue that’s what ultimately cost general manager Scott Pioli his job as Chiefs general manager after four seasons.
If the Ravens win, it puts New England in play to possibly be part of the NFL’s 2013 season-opening game, which is traditionally held on the Thursday of opening weekend and hosted by the Super Bowl winner. It’s a tough spot to be the visitor in that type of situation. The Patriots are scheduled to play the Ravens on the road next season and would look like a prime candidate to be picked.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/if-the-ravens-win-it-puts-new-england-in-play-to/
Tom Brady isn’t the one to blame for Patriots’ loss – Sports – The Boston Globe
Tom Brady isn’t the one to blame for Patriots’ loss – Sports – The Boston Globe
Good perspective on the fall out from Bedard…
I think any criticism of Brady is nonsense. His team was less talented than its foe. His team didn’t play well. He didn’t play that well. Nobody in the salary cap era is ever going to be as good as Montana. That’s just the way it is. To me, if there is a common link between the playoff losses to the Giants, Jets, and Ravens, it’s a lack of execution. This has to be what Bill Belichick is racking his brain about. Why does his team execute so consistently during the regular season — especially in the second half of the season — but fail to do so in the biggest games? I don’t think there’s a simple answer. I think the Patriots were just as physical as the Ravens. My fleeting thought: The Patriots seem to play tight in big spots. It seems like, as individuals, they are trying not to make a mistake. Almost robotic. The Ravens, Giants, and Jets appeared to take the fight to the Patriots with an aggressive, throw-caution-to-the-wind mentality. I could be wrong on that, but I think the Patriots need to find some of that themselves.
So true, seems like when teams play the Patriots now they just play loose as if they have nothing to lose and let it all hang out. The Patriots play like they’re trying to live up to the Belichick/Brady teams of the past that won Super Bowl even though those teams are long gone. Look at how flawlessly the Jets, Giants and Ravens have played in defeating the Patriots the last three seasons.
