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Yeah Brady's "limited" in practice. Just like all those times he was listed on the injury report as "probable".

Just more bullshit. I'm sure his opponents won't find him limited.

Just another Patriot con job.

How is it bullshit? If Brady doesn't take 100% of his normal reps the Patriots are required to list him as limited. That's not an indication of whether he'll play or not, it's just based on practice participation

Yeah I wouldn’t read too much into the listing of the injury reports . The Pats will just do what they have to do to comply with league rules

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Yeah Brady's "limited" in practice. Just like all those times he was listed on the injury report as "probable".

Just more bullshit. I'm sure his opponents won't find him limited.

Just another Patriot con job.

Haha why are you so mad that you don’t know how NFL injury reporting works?

I could care less how NFL injury reporting works.

The Pats could say that Brady had both arms amputated and he's still show up and be 100% for the game.

It's a load of bullshit and everyone knows it.

I believe it’s the same for all teams no ???

Oh boy, this is a doozy. Although WEEI is something I almost never listen to now, they do still send me daily website emails. And the subject line of a blog post this morning caught my attention: "URI professor claims Tom Brady 'embodies a living fantasy of white male omnipotence' in published analysis.

Relevant links:
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/lucy-burdg ... y-embodies
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13765
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.10 ... 19799-5_16

I don't even know where to start...my first hole is the fact that Brady has been worshipped consistently by fans since 2002 through several presidencies? That my observation is pretty much whether you are in or out of New England determines your love of Brady, not the color of his skin? Also, if our QB winning 6 Super Bowls was black, brown, had one leg, etc. I don't see that person not also being beloved.

If the author connects say a rise in Brady popularity the past 3 years from white nationalist types around the country maybe, but in reading the abstract it is not apparent this is focused on (I'll confess I am not going to purchase the full article). Connecting the two threads is A STRETCH to say the least. I guess I'll pass it off as "all our school's research papers can't be winners"?

Stretching indeed. I’m really glad I had never heard of this dope professor until today. Does he realize everyone outside of New England hates the Pats? Does he realize New England = “coastal elites”, a liberal bastion.

rhodyruckus wrote: ↑4 years ago Oh boy, this is a doozy. Although WEEI is something I almost never listen to now, they do still send me daily website emails. And the subject line of a blog post this morning caught my attention: "URI professor claims Tom Brady 'embodies a living fantasy of white male omnipotence' in published analysis.

Relevant links:
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/lucy-burdg ... y-embodies
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13765
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.10 ... 19799-5_16

I don't even know where to start...my first hole is the fact that Brady has been worshipped consistently by fans since 2002 through several presidencies? That my observation is pretty much whether you are in or out of New England determines your love of Brady, not the color of his skin? Also, if our QB winning 6 Super Bowls was black, brown, had one leg, etc. I don't see that person not also being beloved.

If the author connects say a rise in Brady popularity the past 3 years from white nationalist types around the country maybe, but in reading the abstract it is not apparent this is focused on (I'll confess I am not going to purchase the full article). Connecting the two threads is A STRETCH to say the least. I guess I'll pass it off as "all our school's research papers can't be winners"?

Yup, sure is a doozer... from the campusreform article:
“By subtly coding Brady as a version of the 97 lb weakling in ‘The Brady 6,’ his subsequent transformation into Brady—the five-time Super Bowl champion and ‘G.O.A.T’—enables him to be easily read as an athletic variation of the self-made man,” Kusz writes, adding that “the self-made man is [a] seductive and potent ideological figure of American liberalism long used to mask the systemic privileges afforded to, and enjoyed by, white men, especially those with economic means.”

This is the type of thing that gives academics a bad name.

Rambone - they don’t practice him a lot because (a) he doesn’t need the reps, (b) he’s old and (c) he gets hit a lot during games and they might as well manage him because of (a) and (b).

The NFL’s rules for injury reporting are what they are. Everyone knows that he is going to play; I haven’t heard one person anywhere question whether he’s going to play against the Bills. The team certainly hasn’t suggested that, and the Bills certainly aren’t questioning it. They aren’t trying to trick anyone, they’re just following the rules.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑4 years ago

rhodyruckus wrote: ↑4 years ago Oh boy, this is a doozy. Although WEEI is something I almost never listen to now, they do still send me daily website emails. And the subject line of a blog post this morning caught my attention: "URI professor claims Tom Brady 'embodies a living fantasy of white male omnipotence' in published analysis.

Relevant links:
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/lucy-burdg ... y-embodies
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13765
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.10 ... 19799-5_16

I don't even know where to start...my first hole is the fact that Brady has been worshipped consistently by fans since 2002 through several presidencies? That my observation is pretty much whether you are in or out of New England determines your love of Brady, not the color of his skin? Also, if our QB winning 6 Super Bowls was black, brown, had one leg, etc. I don't see that person not also being beloved.

If the author connects say a rise in Brady popularity the past 3 years from white nationalist types around the country maybe, but in reading the abstract it is not apparent this is focused on (I'll confess I am not going to purchase the full article). Connecting the two threads is A STRETCH to say the least. I guess I'll pass it off as "all our school's research papers can't be winners"?

Yup, sure is a doozer... from the campusreform article:
“By subtly coding Brady as a version of the 97 lb weakling in ‘The Brady 6,’ his subsequent transformation into Brady—the five-time Super Bowl champion and ‘G.O.A.T’—enables him to be easily read as an athletic variation of the self-made man,” Kusz writes, adding that “the self-made man is [a] seductive and potent ideological figure of American liberalism long used to mask the systemic privileges afforded to, and enjoyed by, white men, especially those with economic means.”

This is why Donald Trump is President.

https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRa ... tid=190178

The concensus is that this guy's course is based on his opinion and not fact.

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑4 years ago https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRa ... tid=190178

The concensus is that this guy's course is based on his opinion and not fact.

At least the students see through this guy. How can people like this guy continue to teach? Same thing happens in high schools.

That was a game they should have lost. The offense was inept and ineffective. Brady looked scared in the pocket. But a win is a win.

The Patriots haven't played a team with a good QB yet...if they had played one today they would have lost.

That gambling blitz happy D wouldn't work against a top QB.

Their offense is clearly a couple of levels below their usual. Their defense though is pretty decent lol.

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago The Patriots haven't played a team with a good QB yet...if they had played one today they would have lost.

That gambling blitz happy D wouldn't work against a top QB.

Their offense is clearly a couple of levels below their usual. Their defense though is pretty decent lol.

So when do they meet a team with a good QB? The Chiefs? lol. They meet the Chiefs in week 14. They could be 13-0 in that game. Maybe Brady sits and laughs.

Some real upsets today...and the Chiefs almost lost too.

And some real BAD teams.....here's looking at you Redskins.....might be as bad as the Dolphins.

Pats have some serious offensive line issues that need to be addressed especially when the schedule toughens in a few weeks

How many more missed PATs before they bring in a new guy?

Gostkowski has been awful this year but he most likely finish out the year then they bring in some competition in the off season ???

Still waiting for the Pats to play someone good...….tonight's game will be a laugher with that awesome Giant D.....and most of their offensive skill position players out due to injury. Jones is coming back to earth because he has no help.

Brady and the offense don't even have to play well to win these games, with their defense and playing teams that can't score.

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Still waiting for the Pats to play someone good...….tonight's game will be a laugher with that awesome Giant D.....and most of their offensive skill position players out due to injury. Jones is coming back to earth because he has no help.

Brady and the offense don't even have to play well to win these games, with their defense and playing teams that can't score.

Who's "good" though? The nature of the modern NFL and a salary cap league is that you can't have a perfect team; all teams have weaknesses, some are just more readily exposed against Team A vs. Team B.

Pats going down tonight in a shocker...

SGreenwell wrote: ↑4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Still waiting for the Pats to play someone good...….tonight's game will be a laugher with that awesome Giant D.....and most of their offensive skill position players out due to injury. Jones is coming back to earth because he has no help.

Brady and the offense don't even have to play well to win these games, with their defense and playing teams that can't score.

Who's "good" though? The nature of the modern NFL and a salary cap league is that you can't have a perfect team; all teams have weaknesses, some are just more readily exposed against Team A vs. Team B.

And the nature of the modern NFL is what makes the dynasty of the Patriots even more amazing

Going into tonight’s game people tend to think about Brady and the offense and rightfully so.......

Thru 5 games:
Patriots have scored 155 points. Only the Ravens have more with 161.

Patriots defense has given up only 34 points. 49ers have given up the next fewest with 57 points but 49ers have only played 4 games too whereas the Patriots have played 5 games.

Patriots defense has been very good so far.

This game.makes.me.very nervous. On paper, it should.be.a.blowout. But, historically, these teams.always play close, exciting games (not just the Super Bowls).
Pats need to take.an early.lead and not let the Giants think for a second that they can win.

Pats are favored by 17 playing at Gillette.
Maybe the daily, cold weather gets the G-men dome breaks but I doubt it.
Patriots by 30

I can't understand when all NFL players complain about Thursday night games, why don't they schedule them after a team has a bye week?

Pats won by 3 TDS but didn’t look good doing it

The offense is cause for concern and injuries are piling up

6-0 feels great but we are beating on the little sisters of the poor but that’s what the NFL schedule Gave us to play

The offense is struggling but the D is as good as it gets. Maybe best in NFL this year? Hard to tell until they see some better competition

I wouldn’t say there is cause for concern or that the offense struggled
I’d call it another Patriots domination

• 27 first downs to only 10 for the G-men

• 78 plays to 48 for the G-men

• Time of possession 40 minutes to only 20 minutes for the G-men

• Sony Michel continues to be solid at RB with 86 yards

• Favored by 17, won by 21

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago I can't understand when all NFL players complain about Thursday night games, why don't they schedule them after a team has a bye week?

Because the league and owners do the scheduling, and since when do they give a shit about players? The Thursday games are usually awful, even when there are good teams playing, but the speculation for years has been that the league wants to do more games (17 or 18-game schedule) or to expand to every day of the week with staggering. It's something the union could try to collectively bargain for, but they're probably going to fight more for guarantees in the next contract.

SGreenwell wrote: ↑4 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago I can't understand when all NFL players complain about Thursday night games, why don't they schedule them after a team has a bye week?

Because the league and owners do the scheduling, and since when do they give a shit about players? The Thursday games are usually awful, even when there are good teams playing, but the speculation for years has been that the league wants to do more games (17 or 18-game schedule) or to expand to every day of the week with staggering. It's something the union could try to collectively bargain for, but they're probably going to fight more for guarantees in the next contract.

But Steve, wouldn't it make sense if the bye week teams play on a Thursday? They play Sunday, have the next weekend off and play on Thursday. Now they play on Sunday and play 4 days later. It's ridiculous.

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago

SGreenwell wrote: ↑4 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago I can't understand when all NFL players complain about Thursday night games, why don't they schedule them after a team has a bye week?

Because the league and owners do the scheduling, and since when do they give a shit about players? The Thursday games are usually awful, even when there are good teams playing, but the speculation for years has been that the league wants to do more games (17 or 18-game schedule) or to expand to every day of the week with staggering. It's something the union could try to collectively bargain for, but they're probably going to fight more for guarantees in the next contract.

But Steve, wouldn't it make sense if the bye week teams play on a Thursday? They play Sunday, have the next weekend off and play on Thursday. Now they play on Sunday and play 4 days later. It's ridiculous.

What does "sense" have anything to do with the NFL?

I don't get why other teams are dealing good players to the Patriots.

People are saying the Pats gave up too much [2nd round pick] but really?

Their 2nd round pick will end up being around the 60th pick in the draft.

The Pats rarely lose not just on the field, but when it comes to draft pick deals.

When Brady retires [which seems now like it could be very soon] the Pats will just deal for a QB and keep on winning.

Belicheck is a genius among fools.....damn I wish he had been picked as the Giants coach after Parcells left. Ray Handley????? Abomination.

I mean winning 2 more SB's was nice, but imagine how many more they would have won. And the Pats would still suck lol.

Having a good and stable organization is EVERYTHING in pro sports, especially the NFL.

Why do you say Brady looks like he will be retiring soon? Is it because you say that every year?

Sanu...scored less than one point for my FFL team this week, and less than 5 the week before... this should be good for my team....he can't get any worse.

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago I don't get why other teams are dealing good players to the Patriots.

People are saying the Pats gave up too much [2nd round pick] but really?

Their 2nd round pick will end up being around the 60th pick in the draft.

The Pats rarely lose not just on the field, but when it comes to draft pick deals.

When Brady retires [which seems now like it could be very soon] the Pats will just deal for a QB and keep on winning.

Belicheck is a genius among fools.....damn I wish he had been picked as the Giants coach after Parcells left. Ray Handley????? Abomination.

I mean winning 2 more SB's was nice, but imagine how many more they would have won. And the Pats would still suck lol.

Having a good and stable organization is EVERYTHING in pro sports, especially the NFL.

I would have prefered we kept AB, espescially after it was reported, like i suspected all along BB and Tb wanted him to stay but Kraft overruled them.If i were BB i would put an ultimatimutum to kraft no more interference in football matters or he quits. BB and TB ARE THE PATRIOTS. Without them Kraft is just another Rich guy friend of Donald Trump who pays for handjobs at asain saloons.

I honestly don't see how anyone can see anything nefarious in those text messages. If i was in his situation i would do the same thing and i suspect so would all of us? Have we really gone so far down this guilty until proven innocent meetoo road you can't even look into the background of someone accusing you ?

That being said, Sanu is a beast. Or, at least was one for the Falcons. pick #60-64 is a high cost but it's worth it for a legit high end #2 WR.

The Pats front office and coaching is the best

We just signed a 3 time pro bowler special teams guy from the Ravens too

EGram wrote: ↑4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago I don't get why other teams are dealing good players to the Patriots.

People are saying the Pats gave up too much [2nd round pick] but really?

Their 2nd round pick will end up being around the 60th pick in the draft.

The Pats rarely lose not just on the field, but when it comes to draft pick deals.

When Brady retires [which seems now like it could be very soon] the Pats will just deal for a QB and keep on winning.

Belicheck is a genius among fools.....damn I wish he had been picked as the Giants coach after Parcells left. Ray Handley????? Abomination.

I mean winning 2 more SB's was nice, but imagine how many more they would have won. And the Pats would still suck lol.

Having a good and stable organization is EVERYTHING in pro sports, especially the NFL.

I would have prefered we kept AB, espescially after it was reported, like i suspected all along BB and Tb wanted him to stay but Kraft overruled them.If i were BB i would put an ultimatimutum to kraft no more interference in football matters or he quits. BB and TB ARE THE PATRIOTS. Without them Kraft is just another Rich guy friend of Donald Trump who pays for handjobs at asain saloons.

I honestly don't see how anyone can see anything nefarious in those text messages. If i was in his situation i would do the same thing and i suspect so would all of us? Have we really gone so far down this guilty until proven innocent meetoo road you can't even look into the background of someone accusing you ?

That being said, Sanu is a beast. Or, at least was one for the Falcons. pick #60-64 is a high cost but it's worth it for a legit high end #2 WR.

If that is all it was and it’s only because of Kraft, then why hasn’t any team picked him up? Lots of teams need wide receiver help, especially if in a playoff possibility position?

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑4 years ago Sanu...scored less than one point for my FFL team this week, and less than 5 the week before... this should be good for my team....he can't get any worse.

It was a steal for the Patriots to get Sanu for only a 2nd round draft pick.

ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago

EGram wrote: ↑4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago I don't get why other teams are dealing good players to the Patriots.

People are saying the Pats gave up too much [2nd round pick] but really?

Their 2nd round pick will end up being around the 60th pick in the draft.

The Pats rarely lose not just on the field, but when it comes to draft pick deals.

When Brady retires [which seems now like it could be very soon] the Pats will just deal for a QB and keep on winning.

Belicheck is a genius among fools.....damn I wish he had been picked as the Giants coach after Parcells left. Ray Handley????? Abomination.

I mean winning 2 more SB's was nice, but imagine how many more they would have won. And the Pats would still suck lol.

Having a good and stable organization is EVERYTHING in pro sports, especially the NFL.

I would have prefered we kept AB, espescially after it was reported, like i suspected all along BB and Tb wanted him to stay but Kraft overruled them.If i were BB i would put an ultimatimutum to kraft no more interference in football matters or he quits. BB and TB ARE THE PATRIOTS. Without them Kraft is just another Rich guy friend of Donald Trump who pays for handjobs at asain saloons.

I honestly don't see how anyone can see anything nefarious in those text messages. If i was in his situation i would do the same thing and i suspect so would all of us? Have we really gone so far down this guilty until proven innocent meetoo road you can't even look into the background of someone accusing you ?

That being said, Sanu is a beast. Or, at least was one for the Falcons. pick #60-64 is a high cost but it's worth it for a legit high end #2 WR.

If that is all it was and it’s only because of Kraft, then why hasn’t any team picked him up? Lots of teams need wide receiver help, especially if in a playoff possibility position?

Not to relitigate this but it this was the case. About a day after i initially posted Kraft overruled BB and TB it got reported in the media what should have been obvious to other observers.

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patrio ... onio-brown

Unless AB is suddenly suspended of the rest of the year someone will pick him up in the next month. I would say it's almost a guarntee.

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raide ... s-interest

Don't understand the love for Sanu but whatever. As far as AB goes, if it was Kraft, so be it. He owns the team and is ultimately in charge.

UCH21377 wrote: ↑4 years ago Don't understand the love for Sanu but whatever. As far as AB goes, if it was Kraft, so be it. He owns the team and is ultimately in charge.

Read this article as to why Bill B has long wanted Sanu. Goes all the way back to Rutgers days. Bill B got the guy he has long wanted.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nesn.com/2 ... tails/amp/

ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑4 years ago Sanu...scored less than one point for my FFL team this week, and less than 5 the week before... this should be good for my team....he can't get any worse.

It was a steal for the Patriots to get Sanu for only a 2nd round draft pick.

I don't know about a "steal". I think it was a pretty fair deal all around. Not many trades for #3 WRs yield a 2nd round pick these days.

I'm a Falcons fan, and Sanu definitely does seem to be losing a step lately. Now don't get me wrong, I know he'll go to New England and become Jerry Rice because thats how these things work, but I think the Falcons did a great job to get a 2nd round pick for a slot WR that was totally expendable with the emergence of younger guys behind him like Ridley and the emergence of Hooper at TE. It also gives them a chance to give guys like Russell Gage more time in a lost season to see what they have.

adam914 wrote: ↑4 years ago

ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑4 years ago Sanu...scored less than one point for my FFL team this week, and less than 5 the week before... this should be good for my team....he can't get any worse.

It was a steal for the Patriots to get Sanu for only a 2nd round draft pick.

I don't know about a "steal". I think it was a pretty fair deal all around. Not many trades for #3 WRs yield a 2nd round pick these days.

I'm a Falcons fan, and Sanu definitely does seem to be losing a step lately. Now don't get me wrong, I know he'll go to New England and become Jerry Rice because thats how these things work, but I think the Falcons did a great job to get a 2nd round pick for a slot WR that was totally expendable with the emergence of younger guys behind him like Ridley and the emergence of Hooper at TE. It also gives them a chance to give guys like Russell Gage more time in a lost season to see what they have.

Maybe wakes up Julio Jones who holds out every year to renogiate his contract and shows up to play when the regular season starts. Good move for Sanu to take a lifeboat from the Titanic. I’ll be very surprised if Dan Quinn survives as HC and Defensive Coordinator after this weekend if they lose to Seattle. Fans are now staying away in droves. Tons of empty seats at Home Games and the season isn’t even half way over. This team is getting worse and worse.

I like the Sanu pickup and wasn’t thrilled about giving up a 2nd but it will probably be the 64th pick so it’s fair

Let’s get that ring number 7 baby

Atlanta Falcons Fans have a lot of respect for Sanu. They are just about unanimous in wishing him the best at New England and hope he gets a ring. New England fans may not realize it yet but Sanu is a class act, a well respected leader in the clubhouse and was underutilized by the Falcons this season as a target.
You are right, Reef, the pick will be at the end of the 2nd round. At this point in time it’s a win for the Patriots and Atlanta looks to be setting up for the future when they soon clean house of the Coaching staff and Thomas Dimetrof must go at long last.

Assessment of trade from USA Today....
Interesting point about Sanu’s ability to pass. Also point made about durability as Sanu has missed only 2 games in 7 years.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatod ... 4064581002


And then there is Sanu's arm, arguably stronger than TB12's, and one that the former high school quarterback has used to launch four NFL touchdown passes. (In fact, Sanu owns a perfect 158.3 career passer rating, completing seven of eight attempts for 233 yards and those four scores.) Think the Patriots — Belichick loves a good gadget play — won't leverage that?

I would have preferred the Sanders deal that SF got, but clearly they needed someone. Turns out they may need 2 someones, with Josh Gordon going on IR.

ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago

adam914 wrote: ↑4 years ago

ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago

It was a steal for the Patriots to get Sanu for only a 2nd round draft pick.

I don't know about a "steal". I think it was a pretty fair deal all around. Not many trades for #3 WRs yield a 2nd round pick these days.

I'm a Falcons fan, and Sanu definitely does seem to be losing a step lately. Now don't get me wrong, I know he'll go to New England and become Jerry Rice because thats how these things work, but I think the Falcons did a great job to get a 2nd round pick for a slot WR that was totally expendable with the emergence of younger guys behind him like Ridley and the emergence of Hooper at TE. It also gives them a chance to give guys like Russell Gage more time in a lost season to see what they have.

Maybe wakes up Julio Jones who holds out every year to renogiate his contract and shows up to play when the regular season starts. Good move for Sanu to take a lifeboat from the Titanic. I’ll be very surprised if Dan Quinn survives as HC and Defensive Coordinator after this weekend if they lose to Seattle. Fans are now staying away in droves. Tons of empty seats at Home Games and the season isn’t even half way over. This team is getting worse and worse.

Julio is just fine. That guy is on another level and can just show up every Sunday and be better than everyone else without ever practicing.. He's also injured all the time,so I have no problem with holding him out of practice.

Agree with everything else though. Quinn is gone, its just a matter of whether they wait until the bye week or not. I was never a huge fan of the guy, but then he went and got them to a Super Bowl...and well I think you guys remember how that turned out. Since then its been a mess. His coordinator choices since Shanahan left have been a disaster. Then he went and took over as DC himself and somehow made things worse. I'm looking forward to a new regime.

A lot of what you mentioned in your next post about Sanu is true to. He's a fan favorite and I'm sorry to see him go because he's a great teammate and important leader, but if you had asked me before the trade I would have said the best we could get for him was a 4th rounder. I wouldn't really say he was underused, I think Julio, Ridley and Hooper are just better than him at this point so he was a 5th option in the offense at this point. But with all that said, it was a great move for the Pats to, and Sanu is going to be very good there for the rest of the season. I don't doubt that at all.