Quote (Kayeto @ Oct 2 2017 08:31am)

things might seem bleak with the Bills being 3-1 while we are 2-2, but I realized why this is actually a best case scenario for us:

The Bills made 2 preseason trades that caused everyone to assume they would be in full tank mode, setting themselves up to move on from Tyrod. But leading the division after 4 weeks means they are playing just well enough to keep up hopes of their fan base.

But we still have 2 head to head games to restore the natural order of the AFC East, so we can still make sure the Bills don't do TOO well.

Things can turn out just fine in the end. The Bills landing a wild card spot means they will keep their core together and won't get a good draft pick, ensuring they remain right in the perfect state of mediocrity.

Quote (AmineA @ Oct 1 2017 06:04pm)

You just hit the nail on the head. So much miscommunication. I saw one snap today where the secondary were still motioning at eachother and looked confused right up til Cam snapped the ball. Its not like we have bad players back there, far from it, just need to start playing like a unit.

Quote (jadeoshbogosh @ Oct 1 2017 06:08pm)

Just weird with how disciplined we usually are. I don't think I've ever seen us look this fucking lost in the entire time I've watched football. It's just fucking weird. I still believe we can get back on track, but we have a ton of work to do.

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FOXBORO -- The Patriots defense was exposed once again in the Patriots' 33-30 loss to the Panthers Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

The unit allowed five plays of 20 or more yards and the biggest issue with these plays were communication breakdowns in the secondary. Stephon Gilmore was involved in a few of these plays, and he took responsibility afterwards.

“Communication. Have to get better on the communication," he said. "I have to get better on communication."

Not only was he involved in some of the big plays, he also committed two crucial penalties. One of the biggest came on the Panthers' game-winning field goal drive when Deatrich Wise sacked Cam Newton on third down, but an illegal hands to the face penalty against Gilmore gave the Panthers a first down.

"I was playing aggressive. Don't know what else I can do," he said.

Gilmore, who was signed to a five-year, $65 million contract in the offseason, knows he has to be better.

"It's frustrating when it's communication, when it's not really ability," he said. "I have to get better at the communication part."

Added Gilmore: "It'll take time. We know what we got to do. Like I said, we just got to do it ad it was our fault. Tomorrow, we're going to go in there and fix it."

The former Bills cornerback said getting better starts with him getting on the same page as the rest of the secondary. Through four games it hasn't been the best start for Gilmore, but he did acknowledge he is getting better at a few things.

“Getting better at some things," he said. "Still learning. Have to do better. Communication.”

It is worth noting Gilmore didn't start the second half in favor of Eric Rowe, but then Rowe injured his groin on the play and didn't return. It will be worth seeing what type of role Gilmore has Thursday night in Tampa Bay and how he responds to his poor play on Sunday.

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Quote (Plaguelord @ Oct 2 2017 01:02pm)

what u kids know about this new team
the new england saints
like the new orleans saints but secondary isn't as good

Quote (Flopps @ 2 Oct 2017 21:29)

Ugh

Quote (Plaguelord @ Oct 2 2017 03:38pm)

I feel regret but it's too late to edit
Pls 4give and 5get

Quote (Flopps @ 2 Oct 2017 21:41)

Already havr

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While Tom Brady is on pace for arguably his best season statistically, the 40-year-old is getting hit at an alarming rate. He has been sacked 13 times and hit 27 times in the first four games, which is tied for third-most in the league.

On Monday's conference call, Bill Belichick didn't really want to get into the subject.

"Well we always try to, obviously, protect the quarterback and create holes in the running game and do all the things we need to do to be successful," Belichick said. "So that's what we'll continue to do. It's a contact sport, and guys are going to get hit on the football field. I mean, I think that's reality. We'll do the best we can to try to win games. That's what we're going to try to do. Not really sure what you're suggesting."

So, what can the Patriots do to minimize the hits?

Belichick responded, "You want to hand the ball off 70 times a game? Is that what you think we should do? Run 70 runs a game?"