Tonight at Gillette Stadium the Pats are back in action when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first pre-season game of the year. I realize this is only a preseason game but still its football and 2 months ago we were uncertain if there was even going to be a season, so I’m pumped and you should be too. I’ll have a full season preview in the next week. However I know for you pink hat fans you’re only going to watch because you think Tom Brady and the rest of the fan favs will be doing work, but…..you are wrong. Here are 3 things to watch for:
1.Keep a close eye on 3rd string rookie QB Ryan Mallett dude has a huge arm, and if it wasn’t for off the field problems this guy would have been a first round pick instead of a 3rd round steal for the Hoody and company. QB of the future or trade bait for a team in a desperate need of a franchise QB?
2. Will BB show his hand on what kind of front the Pats will be showing? My guess is no, especially with Albert Haynesworth and Shaun Ellis most likely not playing, but it should be interesting to see what they show in the first pre season game.
3. Competition at WR. Everyone knows the big names in Welker and Ochocinco but there’s a big battle going on for the last few receiver spots between Brandon Tate, Julian Edelman, Taylor Price, Matthew Slater, Darnell Jenkins, and Jeremy Ross. My guess is Tate is going to be nasty but he just needs to stay healthy. But on some serious shit Taylor Price is a stud if he can just learn the play book. Look for the 2nd year wide out from the University of Ohio to step up big, and have a break out year starting tonight.
Seriously though its Thursday night football is back so have a few brews, light one up, and bump some HDC during the commercials and get ready for a great season!
GO Pats
@jmurph2121
whnes the next football post??
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