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Patriots Schwag Hunt: The 50th Anniversary Jacket
It’s pretty clear that this jacket will intimidate the shit out of anyone opposed to the Patriots. I don’t think there’s another item out there that says “50 Years of Ass Kicking” like this. So yeah, it’s $150, but it really is a must own for any Patriots fan.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-schwag-hunt-the-50th-anniversary-jacket/
Reiss: Not Done with Chung-a-Palooza
Reiss proves yet again that great minds think alike.
Note – Chung played only one defensive snap in the playoff loss. The article was missing that.
It’s articles like this that prove Mike Reiss is one of the best beat reporters in the NFL. Chung really does have solid size, moreso than I’ve given him credit for in the past. No offense to Brandon McGowan or James Sanders, but Chung’s versatility and upside could give him a chance to see alot of playing time this year.
Patriots Rank 5th in Least Player Turnover
This is something I’ve been harping on this off-season and finally I have a stat to back me up. Many Pats fans were disapointed by the lack of big free agency splashes this year, but I think too many are discarding the value of experience and progression amongst younger players.
2009 was Year One of the 2nd Belichick Patriots defense, and yes it wasn’t always perfect, but this defense will be rebuilt with many first and second rounders that were hand picked by Bill.
The first dynasty was built on the shoulders of many veteran players who had experienced playoff defeat and disappointment. Losses like the 1996 Super Bowl had a hugely formative effect on players like Tedy Bruschi, Willie McGinest, Ty Law and Adam Vinatieri. Rodney Harrison had a similar experience as a backup for the Chargers when they lost the 1994 Super Bowl.
You don’t just sign free agents to build this kind of leadership and experience. It must be gained for many of your players as it was against the Ravens in last seasons humiliating playoff defeat.
From Ian Rapoport:
”I consider everybody a leader. Not just me. Not just Jerod. You got James Sanders, you got Patrick (Chung). You got Tom (Brady) and everybody else,” Meriweather said. ”We’re not the only leaders on the team. I feel like everyone has their own way of leading.”
It’s interesting that in the names of people Meriweather singled out, Patrick Chung would be there. He’s a second year player. Chung certainly had a solid reputation in college. He was a leader at Oregon and has looked more assertive during the OTA’s. It’s definitely something to keep an eye on.
In the words of Hollywood UberBlogger Nikki Finke: TOLDJA!
Patriots Schwag Hunt: Brady Throwback Jersey
Ok $300 for this is a little steep, and no, Brady never actually wore this incarnation of Patriots jersey, but it’s all sewn, fully authentic and 100% badass. Imagine it as Tom Brady being sent back in time to beat the Packers in Super Bowl 31.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-schwag-hunt-brady-throwback-jersey-ok/
It cannot be a good early sign for Shawn Crable that he was with the scout-team defense when the first-team offense was going through run-game work – especially since rookie Jermaine Cunningham was with the first- and second-string defensive players on the other field working with the scout offense.
Boston Globe
There’s a long road ahead for Crable, but I have no doubt he will sprint down that road with his long crazy legs, unless he doesn’t and gets cut.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/it-cannot-be-a-good-early-sign-for-shawn-crable/