We learned that Bill Belichick was more then a little bit upset with the performance a week ago against the Rams. The Patriots never play their starters in the 4th preseason game, but there they were to start the game.
The defense didn't look good, but that was more about schemes then their actual play. They were playing shorthanded at the CB position, so they were not able to do matchups, plus it's the 4th preseason game and the Patriots didn't want to tip their hand too much.
Brady was solid, he had one ugly pass to Moss that was picked because it was underthrown, but he also had a TD to Rob Gronkowski. All I can say is that TEs better be a big part of this offense, because they have been the best part of this team so far.
The key was no one got hurt, and Belichick got his message across that the Patriots have to bing better effort then what they have been giving. Yet, I question if it is just effort. In my eyes this is not the best built team. I've been wrong before, but I still feel they could've done a lot more then offseason.
It was great to see Devin McCourty play better. He was terrible against the Rams, but bounced back nicely. The Patriots really need this rookie to step up with Bodden out for the year.
Anyways, thank god this bullshit is over and we can get to games that actually matter.
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