Patriots (2-1) vs Giants (1-2) 9/1 Pre-Season

[nickagneta]

Haynesworth looking fat...but effective.

[Bahku]

DDDDDDDDD-fense!!!

[Cman]

I know...just the 4th preseason game but after the egg they laid last week its nice to see THIS start versus THIS team.

Agreed.
Well, we saw Dowling, now I wanna see Vereen.

[Bahku]

Sweet pass and ensuing run by Slater ... interesting call.

[Cman]

Slater is looking good.
He messed up an offensive play earlier, but overall, he's solid.

[Bahku]

I'm much more concerned, (as always), with defense than offense at this point. There's a bit too much fluidity there at present.

[nickagneta]

Another huge turnover

[Bahku]

Sweet ... talk about demoralizing.

[Cman]

Did Patrick Chung just get banged up?
I hope not.  Get him off the field -- we are thin already at safety.

BTW, with Slater playing the way he's playing, there's no question Tate is going to be cut, IMHO.

[Cman]

I also think Guyton has looked good out there.  Very heads up plays (that one penalty against him was BS).

[Bahku]

Did Patrick Chung just get banged up?
I hope not.  Get him off the field -- we are thin already at safety.

BTW, with Slater playing the way he's playing, there's no question Tate is going to be cut, IMHO.

There's a good chance ... Tate hasn't exactly done a heckuva lot with his opportunities to this point, Slater has. Also agree with taking Chung out permanently from this one ... no need to risk it.

[nickagneta]

Did Patrick Chung just get banged up?
I hope not.  Get him off the field -- we are thin already at safety.

BTW, with Slater playing the way he's playing, there's no question Tate is going to be cut, IMHO.

There's a good chance ... Tate hasn't exactly done a heckuva lot with his opportunities to this point, Slater has. Also agree with taking Chung out permanently from this one ... no need to risk it.

Don't forget what a great tackler that Slater is on the special teams. I think he led the team in special team tackles last year.

[Bahku]

Wow ... Haynesworth has def put on weight, not much of it muscular, apparently. Going the Wilfork route, as long as he remains effective. Nice defense here.

[Cman]

Did Patrick Chung just get banged up?
I hope not.  Get him off the field -- we are thin already at safety.

BTW, with Slater playing the way he's playing, there's no question Tate is going to be cut, IMHO.

There's a good chance ... Tate hasn't exactly done a heckuva lot with his opportunities to this point, Slater has. Also agree with taking Chung out permanently from this one ... no need to risk it.

Don't forget what a great tackler that Slater is on the special teams. I think he led the team in special team tackles last year.

Yes, Slater has been a big special teams contributer.  I don't think there was ever a question of him making the roster.  But if he can provide additional depth at WR, then there is no need for Tate at this point.

[nickagneta]

LOL. Lots of plays for the G-Men in three straight drives. Lots of time of possession. lots of yards. 1 fumble, two missed FGs, 0 points.