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Throwback Thursday: Patriots Preseason Wrap: 0-4, Could Bruschi Be Shown the Door?

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Throwback Thursday: Patriots Preseason Wrap: 0-4, Could Bruschi Be Shown the Door?

Here’s a link to my original Patriots blog, a post after the Pats had just wrapped up an 0-4 preseason. It’s funny but you can almost see the writing on the wall that this team had a 2007 hangover and were not ready to play. I remember Belichick talking in his Football Life, which was during the 2009 season, referencing how unprepared the team was for the opener where Brady ultimately had his season ended.

Anyway, thought it was a fun flashback…

Albert Breer’s offseason notebook: Rookie surprises – NFL Videos

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Albert Breer’s offseason notebook: Rookie surprises – NFL Videos

Breer reports that Ridley has come in lighter and focused on fixing his fumbling issues, and that there’s been no talk of a contract extension. Not surprising on any fronts, both he and Vereen have a lot to prove and there will be at least three rookies breathing down their necks. Brandon Bolden is a wild card to me. I really liked what he did in 2012 (at times) but felt like he regressed in 2013. He just can’t seem to pick up much YAC and his receiving skills are not good enough to make him a viable back up to Vereen.

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You Shall Not Pass!

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How many games have you been to?

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As a kid I went to a ton at the old stadium, including vs. the Saints in 1992 where I had a press pass as part of a local cable access crew that got me on the field and in the locker room. That’s a long story for another time, but it was fun asking Fred Smerlas where he got his sweaters.

As far as the BB/TFB years:

  • 2006 opener vs. Bills (W)
  • 2006 AFCDG @ Chargers (W)
  • 2007 vs. Steelers (W)
  • 2008 @ Seahawks (W)
  • 2008 @ Chargers (L)
  • 2009 vs. Bills (W)
  • 2009 vs. Panthers (W)
  • 2010 @ Chargers (W)
  • 2011 vs. Giants (L)
  • 2012 @ Seahawks (L)
  • 2014 @ Chargers (???)

What We’re Watching as the Patriots Get Close to Wrapping Up OTAs – Extra Points – Boston.com

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What We’re Watching as the Patriots Get Close to Wrapping Up OTAs – Extra Points – Boston.com

Good stuff from Zuri as we’ll get media access tomorrow and then minicamp next week for some extended looks before the vacation period begins.

Hard to believe we’re just a little over six weeks or so from training camp. I’ll be limping through it but we’ll turn the dial back up once we start counting down to camp.