Jump to content
ExtremeRavens: The Sanctuary

Pats Get Branch


ForceEight

Recommended Posts

I don't want to be the guy that says it, because I bet I'm going to have to eat my words next Monday, but Deion Branch? Come on. This guy does not scare me one bit. I think tight-end Aaron Hernandez is the mismatch to watch. The guy is a tight-end who runs like a receiver, can stretch the field, and gain some serious YAC. Brandon Tate is an interesting matchup with his speed as well.

 

Remember in the playoff game last year: Moss was essentially ineffective with his injury. That allowed us to really crunch down on Brady. The Pats will definitely be more prepared this time around, but they are not nearly as dangerous without Moss.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

He's still another toy for Brady. Plus, the Pats are a smart organization - Moss was a malcontent and Branch is a team guy.

 

In the grand scheme, probably not a huge deal for this single game.

 

The bottom line is we need to pound the rock (w/Rice) and pressure Brady all afternoon.

If we do that and dont get flagged for cissy roughing Brady penalties (Suggs), it should be a grind out tough game won by the team that makes the fewest mistakes (what else is new).

 

:gorave:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

139 yards and 3 TD's in 3 games for Moss as a Pat, Branch wont come close to that.

 

 

Number-wise, you are exactly right. Moss, though, hurt character and chemistry (shouting matches with Brady). Hard to quantify those intangibles, Crav, but cannot ignore them.

 

Whatever the case, only time will tell.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...