It was unenlightening because of Epstien's answers or because of the questions? Because I, for one, would have enjoyed Epstein answering those questions. What would you rather they have asked?
Sorry, didn't realize that was what I was doing or that it was bothering people. I'll stop.
The questions were fine. But Epstein is great at not saying anything. He defended most of their decisions, admitted that they needed to get better in some areas, and was totally noncommittal about the future. Which is exactly what he should do, I guess.
Considering it was against the Bills and Dolphins with Henne at QB, I dont know how much attention this really deserves.The Patriots have been heavily criticized for their 2009 & 2010 second half play over the last few weeks by this show, and rightfully so.
In the last two second halfs they have played, the Patriots have scored 56 points. Their defense has given up only 14 points, and has 4 interceptions to their credit.
So, will this get the attention it deserves? Or will it be completely ignored?
The Bills I can understand, but the Dolphins have been considered the "most complete team in the division" (Albert Breer on T&R today). I definitely think it deserves some attention.
The Patriots have been heavily criticized for their 2009 & 2010 second half play over the last few weeks by this show, and rightfully so.
In the last two second halfs they have played, the Patriots have scored 56 points. Their defense has given up only 14 points, and has 4 interceptions to their credit.
So, will this get the attention it deserves? Or will it be completely ignored?
Thanks Sparky,beat me to it. Felger has always been the first to point out when he is wrong and while one game doesn't mean much, it was a much better effort than expected and I'm sure he will admit that.
The Dolphins have more pieces than they had last year, but they are not a very deep team, and dont have a lot of elite talent on offense other than Long and Marshall. Obviously I am encouraged by the way the Pats played especially after the first few series, but Henne also looked shell-shocked for portions of the game. He made some moronic throws, like the first pick to Ninkovich, and played a role in our defense looking as good as it did. If a proven QB is playing like that its one thing, when its a guy who is traditionally a below average NFL QB its something else. Thats why I wouldnt point to this performance and say 'they have solved the 2nd half issues'. IMO I will value the SD, Indy and PIttsburgh games much more than this game because all 3 of those teams have competent QBs
Yesterday he said that the Patriots are going to kill the Dolphins and predicted that Moss was going to have a big game. He also admitted that he's only negative towards the Pats for stuff they have done in the past (lousy drafts, not keep free agents, etc) but that he is pretty optimistic when it comes to picking them week to week. And he is.
Bingo. I don't care that he went out last night.
He's admitted stuff like this on many occasions. At first I gave him credit for being honest...but then I realized he admits to it because he doesn't think it's a big deal. Watching the full game is part of his job. How does he not know this?
You didn't get ignored, pumpkin; Seven texted me late and said you boys were staying in due to save some money. I didn't think he was lying.
I had said that was a possibility but was depending on where and when you guys were going. I texted Rip that very question to no response. My soul was crushed.You didn't get ignored, pumpkin; Seven texted me late and said you boys were staying in due to save some money. I didn't think he was lying.
Sparky, no reception for us in Fenway. At all. Fucking AT & T.
There was no reception in either Fenway or the entirety of Landsdowne St. for us. Ridiculous, really.
tough part for him is he has to skirt the "value" issue he so despises, because one of the better arguments for this trade is that they got good value out of moss and for him as an unsigned free agent, so it has to be entirely about how it improves the team on the field, which is not the easiest argument to make, although he's been making it for quite some time
Felger was happy, but was under control last night. His main point was that Brady is going back to his best receiver being, "The guy that's open", instead of trying to force balls to Moss like in the Jets game. He also was really excited about Favre and Moss being on the same team because he really hates both players. His Favre rants are really good, so if Minn starts to circle the drain the show could be appointment radio.
I sent it to their show's email and it came back as undeliverable (maybe full email?). So I sent it to both individually. I love that Felger is sticking to his guns and now is jumping aboard the bandwagon. He's bitched about Moss for so long saying they would be better off without him, it's nice to see he isn't backtracking. I hope he's right.
Yup.
So the reports of the Pats receiving a 3rd round pick for Moss, sad though they may be, could very well be correct.
