Patriots/NFL 2022 Regular Season - 2-3: Week 6 at Browns

[Johnnyduke]

OK man, you win. I had no idea the unproven Mac Jones had you as the fan club leader. I hope this one works out for you!

 

[EvilDead]

I am not reading that whole article but there is nothing wrong with the part you posted. But fine, put Mac back in as starter. Just don't defend him if the pouting and poor play continues. That's gonna make for an awkward Gillette Stadium crowd.

He was literally starting to play better and make Blutarski look somewhat competent by the Ravens game until the O-Line, once again, got him killed. Also, if Zappe is such a good little soldier, this should make him want to earn the spot no?

OK man, you win. I had no idea the unproven Mac Jones had you as the fan club leader. I hope this one works out for you!

It's not about winning.

 

[Johnnyduke]

I have no concerns about Zappe trying to compete for the job. I highly doubt he's thinking the job is his right now. We'll see how Mac handles all of this. Whether he uses this as a kick in the ass or if he continues to pout and turn it over etc. At the very least this should mean the end of Brian Hoyer here. For that I am thankful.

 

[EvilDead]

I have no concerns about Zappe trying to compete for the job. I highly doubt he's thinking the job is his right now. We'll see how Mac handles all of this. Whether he uses this as a kick in the ass or if he continues to pout and turn it over etc. At the very least this should mean the end of Brian Hoyer here. For that I am thankful.

Not gonna lie...part of me, for spite's sake, kind of wants Hoyer in there so the Pats can tank because I'm done with Bill and his bobos.

 

[McGarnagle]

What concerns me is that they've never really let Mac fly without the training wheels on. They call very conservatively when he's in there. But Zappe is thrown into the deep end of the pool and making plays with downfield throws and play actions. Maybe it's just that he's playing Detroit and Cleveland instead of Baltimore and the Dolphins, but they treat Mac like a College QB and Zappe like a pro one. So I'm not sure what Mac is capable of yet.

Zappe looks pretty good, but he'll have a lower ceiling. I think at worst he's established himself as a professional backup who'll kick around the league like Josh McCown for 10 years.

 

[CDJ]

What concerns me is that they've never really let Mac fly without the training wheels on. They call very conservatively when he's in there. But Zappe is thrown into the deep end of the pool and making plays with downfield throws and play actions. Maybe it's just that he's playing Detroit and Cleveland instead of Baltimore and the Dolphins, but they treat Mac like a College QB and Zappe like a pro one. So I'm not sure what Mac is capable of yet.

Zappe looks pretty good, but he'll have a lower ceiling. I think at worst he's established himself as a professional backup who'll kick around the league like Josh McCown for 10 years.

I felt like they were much more open with the offense this year with mac then they’ve been with Zappe (and that should be the case). Zappe has attacked down field more than Mac did last season though. Some of his chunk plays are YAC plays too. I like that Zappe gave Parker a chance to go to and get one early, that’s why they got the guy. For his contested catch ability

Like you said though this could all just a Cleveland-Detroit mirage. It’s certainly not a bad thing to have two young qb’s

 

[DangleCity]

Honestly, just play whoever is playing the best. My guess is Zappe will stumble at some point, most likely sooner rather than later and Mac will get a shot. Either way neither guy should be comfortable thinking they have the job locked down and that's a good thing to have

 

[Troublesome 85]

Didnt know the Patriots winning even against shit teams with a rookie unknown QB was a bad thing.

 

[BMC]

Quick, better photoshop out the current Patriots players and coaches who attended! And if Brady didn't go the same sheep would be saying SeE hE neVeR caREd ABoUt KRaFT/uS. He quit on us!


The skipping training camp has now been directly linked to his impending divorce. I'm not gonna lecture someone on how they should handle that.

The reasons why he skipped camp are immaterial. He wasn't there so he couldn't work with the offense & now they can't execute the plays the way he thinks they should when he's back there instead of their #2 QB. He's got zero business calling them out over it either privately or publicly.

 

[Shaun]

Maybe the most unhinged day anyone* has ever had on this forum.

*well, anyone who didn't have a frog for an avatar

boy those were the days

 

[Johnnyduke]

The reasons why he skipped camp are immaterial. He wasn't there so he couldn't work with the offense & now they can't execute the plays the way he thinks they should when he's back there instead of their #2 QB. He's got zero business calling them out over it either privately or publicly.

Lol. Ya going through a divorce means nothing. Just a ridiculous take. Him having a fit is nothing new. It happened here too. It's not a great look but that's who he is. The Tampa OL sucks because of injury. It has zero to do with him not being at camp.

 

[DKH]

Zappe a young Len Dawson

 

[Troublesome 85]

Bleacher report suggested they trade Wynn to the Rams. Idk where they would trade him but they need to trade him. For what IDK.

 

[McGarnagle]

Zappe a young Len Dawson View attachment 595070

If he lights up a cigarette on the sidelines we'll know he's the next Dawson

 

[The National]

Offensive dynamo Joe Judge is an advocate for Zappe over Mac.

 

[tvillewr4]

I’m ready for the experts to start giving some of our rookies the credit they deserve 3/4 impact guys in their rookie year is fantastic and what this team drastically needed

 

[Troublesome 85]

Out of all the rookies im excited about Jack Jones and Tyquan Thornton.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

This must really fire you up, @EvilDead

 

[smithformeragent]

Mazz: Why Bailey Zappe should remain the Patriots Starting QB

This might as well read "Why the Pats made a big mistake not drafting Rick Mirer in the 1993 NFL Draft".

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Like look at this horse shit.

The first Pats game I ever attended was the Bledsoe Mirer showdown in 1997.

I don’t think the Bears ever advanced the ball across mid field.

We had seats at the end of the metal row of bleachers and my dad had to yell at these bigger dudes to make some room because there was no space for my 12 year old butt.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Not gonna lie...part of me, for spite's sake, kind of wants Hoyer in there so the Pats can tank because I'm done with Bill and his bobos.

It must be killing you that the Patriots nailed the 2022 draft huh?

Pathetic and embarrassing.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

The league is very, very compelling right now.

Tampa is a mess. Green Bay is a mess.
Both New York teams look good.
Bills and Chiefs are a cut above.
Eagles stave off Dallas and remain undefeated.
Just when it looks like San Fran has turned the corner, they lay an egg against Atlanta.
Vikings are 5-1.

I do think Brady wills Tampa to at least 10 wins and a Division Title in that garbage NFC South. However, can you imagine him going out with a DNQ?

Zappe has kept New England in the mix, granted they haven’t beaten anyone. Still, I stick with the kid.

If they somehow lose that terrible division to New Orleans or Atlanta this will be the game.

Brady ditched his teammates went to his old owners wedding because he didn't want FOMO of not being seen with NFL players and A listers and then berated his line publicly. They couldn't beat an awful team reinserting Trubinsky. Self promotion won out.

 

[KrejciMVP]

If they somehow lose that terrible division to New Orleans or Atlanta this will be the game.

Brady ditched his teammates went to his old owners wedding because he didn't want FOMO of not being seen with NFL players and A listers and then berated his line publicly. They couldn't beat an awful team reinserting Trubinsky. Self promotion won out.

probably a little too early to celebrate at 3-3

 

[EverettMike]

Can't believe a 4th round rookie who practiced as a third stringer until two weeks ago has played this well and won his first two starts and we gotta waste all f***ing day being told why he sucks and we're all f***ing rubes for enjoying his success, all while strawmen are slaughtered like pigs at a rib contest.

f***ing hell.

 

[smithformeragent]

Can't believe a 4th round rookie who practiced as a third stringer until two weeks ago has played this well and won his first two starts and we gotta waste all f***ing day being told why he sucks and we're all f***ing rubes for enjoying his success, all while strawmen are slaughtered like pigs at a rib contest.

f***ing hell.

I had read about Wren Blair before, but had no clue what he looked like and have made zero connection between him and your avatar all these years.

This just popped up on my Facebook and I was like “Oh goodness, it’s EverettMike.”

 

[The National]

Billso can still create CB talent outta nothing.