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I think we’re seeing Thompkins run a lot of the tree that Lloyd did last year. Not that I think they can, will or should bring Lloyd back, but we saw him make those tough back hip catches on the outside with tight man coverage last year. Thompkins hasn’t been able to make those.

But we have seen a little more attempt to send those two deep as well, that’s a good sign. Really, if they just hang on to the ball a couple times last night things would’ve started to look a little different. 

Look, despite what everyone’s impression of the Bills and Jets are, these are two teams that have traditionally played the Pats pretty tight and both have good front sevens. They’re also in the division so they know how they have to play the Pats. 

So it hasn’t been an easy start by any stretch of the imagination, nor will it get much easier until they start making at least the catches that hit them in the hands. It takes time. I’m being patient.

I agree. Look, I think we all learned in 2007 that the season is a process. It’s about finding who you are as a team, facing adversity, coming together, and then being unstoppable right at the end.

There is plenty to be critical about, but let’s not forget we were 1-2 last year, lost to the Cardinals with Welker and Gronk, and this group of young players on both sides of the ball are just at the start of their careers.