The Patriots play their fifth regular season game at Gillette against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 17th at 1:00 PM.
We're back! I hate hate hate that bye week. I didn't know what to do with myself. I had to go run a 5K just to feel useful.
On a personal note, I pulled my name off the Patriots season ticket waiting list last week. My name came up -- I finally would have gotten tickets next year. Eleven years I wanted on that list. But... I just don't have the free time I did when I was a younger man. I can't give up 10 Sundays a year out of my life.
Watching the NFL on a high def TV is now such a good experience, it almost doesn't make sense to go to the games in person anymore. Watching the game at home means cheap beer and instant access to the bathroom. My couch is warm and dry. And I don't have to give up a whole day away from my family.
But still... I'm a little sad about the whole thing.
Here's five things I'll be watching for this week.
1) Deion Branch - Welcome back, Deion. I expect your numbers to go up a bit with Mr. Brady throwing to you. Am I happy to have him back? Absolutely. But... he's no replacement for Moss. He's not even the same guy he was 5 years ago. I expect him to be more like the black Wayne Chrebet at this point in his career.
2) Brandon Tate - He's fast. He's been a joy to watch on kick returns. But is he, you know, a good receiver? We'll find out.
3) Wes Welker - It'll be interesting to see how effective he is without Moss. I'll admit I'm a little scared.
4) Julian Edelman - Julian, where have you been this year? Are you still hurt? Let's go out for coffee or something.
5) Aaron Hernandez - I like him. Brady likes him. Baltimore can't cover the TE. What's not to like?
Bonus Item
Brett Favre getting hit in the nuts!
I could watch that all day.
Bonus Bonus Item
How's Maroney doing out in Denver? 11 carries for 5 yards in week 4? Ooof. That's brutal.
My prediction: Pats 24, Ravens 21
Now... Let's go eat a goddamn snack.
We're back! I hate hate hate that bye week. I didn't know what to do with myself. I had to go run a 5K just to feel useful.
On a personal note, I pulled my name off the Patriots season ticket waiting list last week. My name came up -- I finally would have gotten tickets next year. Eleven years I wanted on that list. But... I just don't have the free time I did when I was a younger man. I can't give up 10 Sundays a year out of my life.
Watching the NFL on a high def TV is now such a good experience, it almost doesn't make sense to go to the games in person anymore. Watching the game at home means cheap beer and instant access to the bathroom. My couch is warm and dry. And I don't have to give up a whole day away from my family.
But still... I'm a little sad about the whole thing.
Here's five things I'll be watching for this week.
1) Deion Branch - Welcome back, Deion. I expect your numbers to go up a bit with Mr. Brady throwing to you. Am I happy to have him back? Absolutely. But... he's no replacement for Moss. He's not even the same guy he was 5 years ago. I expect him to be more like the black Wayne Chrebet at this point in his career.
2) Brandon Tate - He's fast. He's been a joy to watch on kick returns. But is he, you know, a good receiver? We'll find out.
3) Wes Welker - It'll be interesting to see how effective he is without Moss. I'll admit I'm a little scared.
4) Julian Edelman - Julian, where have you been this year? Are you still hurt? Let's go out for coffee or something.
5) Aaron Hernandez - I like him. Brady likes him. Baltimore can't cover the TE. What's not to like?
Bonus Item
Brett Favre getting hit in the nuts!
I could watch that all day.
Bonus Bonus Item
How's Maroney doing out in Denver? 11 carries for 5 yards in week 4? Ooof. That's brutal.
My prediction: Pats 24, Ravens 21
Now... Let's go eat a goddamn snack.
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