Looking at the Patriots - 2019

[bideau]

Many times, these schedule "leaks" turn out to be wrong, however....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots are diving into the AFC East in September:<br><br>Week 1: vs. Steelers (SNF)<br>Week 2: @ Dolphins<br>Week 3: vs. Jets<br>Week 4: @ Bills</p>— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1118541286573793280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[bideau]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots dip into the NFC East and wrap with the Jets on extended rest in October:<br><br>Week 5: @ Redskins<br>Week 6: vs. Giants (Thursday)<br>Week 7: @ Jets (MNF)<br>Week 8: vs. Browns</p>— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1118548606338813954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Patriots’ stretch of marquee games continues with three 2018 playoff opponents in November:<br><br>Week 9: @ Ravens (Sunday night)<br>Week 10: Bye<br>Week 11: @ Eagles, 4:25<br>Week 12: vs. Cowboys, 4:25</p>— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1118549262164463616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[bideau]

Last segment of Jeff Howe's source.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Patriots’ stretch of five consecutive 2018 playoff opponents rolls into December:<br><br>Week 13: @ Texans (Sunday night)<br>Week 14: vs. Chiefs, 4:25<br>Week 15: @ Bengals<br>Week 16: vs. Bills (Dec. 21/22)<br>Week 17: vs. Dolphins</p>— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1118550134428786689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[chevss454]

Miami in September doesn't thrill me.


Week 10 bye is good as is Week 17 with Dolphins in cold Gillette.


edit: No west coast trips is always good.

 

[EasyBigFella]

I know the Pats usually start out slow, but there's no reason why this team shouldn't be 7-0 heading into that Browns game.

 

[chevss454]

I know the Pats usually start out slow, but there's no reason why this team shouldn't be 7-0 heading into that Browns game.

You know the Steelers fans aren't happy about opening vs the Pats in Gillette with the banner being raised. I wouldn't be happy going there to open the season...

 

[Big/Sky/Fly]

He actually maintained good production through bad Manning, Trevor Siemian and Case Keenum as his QBs. He's not the big, fast outside guy Hakeem Butler is so the Pats should still be in discussion for such a WR in the draft; it's still a need, iow. One other important thing to factor in is that IF his injury heals in time and IF he makes the team, he's a wily 31 year old veteran who can teach a rookie a few tricks if nothing else. That's the downside. The upside is that he returns to be the 1,000 yd/6-8 TD outside WR he's been. To me this is a classic low risk-high reward signing by BB.


This Denver fan/commentator (Denver's Fitzy lookalike) is pissed the Pats signed him.


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Or, he will be the next Eric Decker.

 

[chevss454]

He actually maintained good production through bad Manning, Trevor Siemian and Case Keenum as his QBs. He's not the big, fast outside guy Hakeem Butler is so the Pats should still be in discussion for such a WR in the draft; it's still a need, iow. One other important thing to factor in is that IF his injury heals in time and IF he makes the team, he's a wily 31 year old veteran who can teach a rookie a few tricks if nothing else. That's the downside. The upside is that he returns to be the 1,000 yd/6-8 TD outside WR he's been. To me this is a classic low risk-high reward signing by BB.

Demaryius Thomas' deal

$150K to sign.
$150K reporting bonus.
$1.2 million base.
$1.406 million in per-game rosters.
$750K for 60 catches.
$750K for 800 yards.
$750K for 1000 yards.
$750K for 1200 yards.

As suspected, his contract is low on guarantees and high on performance incentives. $1.5M "guaranteed" + performance incentives is a LOT different than "up to $6M". Very good deal for the Pats imo. Pretty low cap hit if he doesn't make the team.

 

[chevss454]

CapSpace=$13,130,055‏ @patscap <small class="time"> </small>
My new Patriots salary cap space number after accounting for Demaryius Thomas is $13,130,055.

 

[Big/Sky/Fly]

This was obviously a McD influenced sign...

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Demaryius Thomas' deal

$150K to sign.
$150K reporting bonus.
$1.2 million base.
$1.406 million in per-game rosters.
$750K for 60 catches.
$750K for 800 yards.
$750K for 1000 yards.
$750K for 1200 yards.

As suspected, his contract is low on guarantees and high on performance incentives. $1.5M "guaranteed" + performance incentives is a LOT different than "up to $6M". Very good deal for the Pats imo. Pretty low cap hit if he doesn't make the team.

Numbers are team favorable.

My biggest concern is over 30 with Achilles problem. But low risk/potential reward. He’s a piece. If Gordon is reinstated and we draft Butler & Isabella we’re in great shape. Jmo.

 

[rivshark86]

Pliability baby!!!

 

[chevss454]

Demaryius Thomas' deal

$150K to sign.
$150K reporting bonus.
$1.2 million base.
$1.406 million in per-game rosters.
$750K for 60 catches.
$750K for 800 yards.
$750K for 1000 yards.
$750K for 1200 yards.

As suspected, his contract is low on guarantees and high on performance incentives. $1.5M "guaranteed" + performance incentives is a LOT different than "up to $6M". Very good deal for the Pats imo. Pretty low cap hit if he doesn't make the team.

The 1st five line items add up to his cap hit...$2.906M

That's very reasonable imo.

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From last night


Albert Breer‏Verified account @AlbertBreer <small class="time"> 20h20 hours ago </small>
Patriots coach Bill Belichick turned 67 today. I'm less convinced he's close to the end than I have been in a while. Why?
1) He genuinely loves it, so it's not work.
2) He has Foxboro wired to the point where it's not turnkey, but he has his time.
3) He's still the best at it.

 

[EasyBigFella]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots dip into the NFC East and wrap with the Jets on extended rest in October:<br><br>Week 5: @ Redskins<br>Week 6: vs. Giants (Thursday)<br>Week 7: @ Jets (MNF)<br>Week 8: vs. Browns</p>— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1118548606338813954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Patriots’ stretch of marquee games continues with three 2018 playoff opponents in November:<br><br>Week 9: @ Ravens (Sunday night)<br>Week 10: Bye<br>Week 11: @ Eagles, 4:25<br>Week 12: vs. Cowboys, 4:25</p>— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1118549262164463616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Road game at Washington will definitely be my road game this year.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

The 1st five line items add up to his cap hit...$2.906M

That's very reasonable imo.

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From last night


Albert Breer‏Verified account @AlbertBreer <small class="time"> 20h20 hours ago </small>
Patriots coach Bill Belichick turned 67 today. I'm less convinced he's close to the end than I have been in a while. Why?
1) He genuinely loves it, so it's not work.
2) He has Foxboro wired to the point where it's not turnkey, but he has his time.
3) He's still the best at it.

Breer forgot possibly the most important item - he’s working with his kids. You KNOW that gives him the massive pants tent Holiday craves.

 

[bideau]

The schedule with times...

Sunday, September 8 Pittsburgh Steelers 8:20 PM NBC
Sunday, September 15 at Miami Dolphins 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, September 22 New York Jets 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, September 29 at Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, October 6 at Washington Redskins 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Thursday, October 10 New York Giants 8:20 PM FOX / NFLN / Amazon
Monday, October 21 at New York Jets 8:15 PM ESPN
Sunday, October 27 Cleveland Browns 4:25 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, November 3 at Baltimore Ravens 8:20 PM NBC
BYE WEEK
Sunday, November 17 at Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, November 24 Dallas Cowboys 4:25 PM FOX
Sunday, December 1 at Houston Texans 8:20 PM NBC
Sunday, December 8 Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, December 15 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
TBD (December 21 or 22) Buffalo Bills TBD TBD
Sunday, December 29 Miami Dolphins 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ

 

[OSUBuckeye]

I'm going to attend the Browns game. Never been to the Razor, so why not?

 

[sg14]

I'm going to attend the Browns game. Never been to the Razor, so why not?

The Halloween game, should be fun.

 

[JD10367]

The schedule with times...

Sunday, September 8 Pittsburgh Steelers 8:20 PM NBC
Sunday, September 15 at Miami Dolphins 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, September 22 New York Jets 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, September 29 at Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, October 6 at Washington Redskins 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
Thursday, October 10 New York Giants 8:20 PM FOX / NFLN / Amazon
Monday, October 21 at New York Jets 8:15 PM ESPN
Sunday, October 27 Cleveland Browns 4:25 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, November 3 at Baltimore Ravens 8:20 PM NBC
BYE WEEK
Sunday, November 17 at Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, November 24 Dallas Cowboys 4:25 PM FOX
Sunday, December 1 at Houston Texans 8:20 PM NBC
Sunday, December 8 Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 PM CBS / WBZ
Sunday, December 15 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ
TBD (December 21 or 22) Buffalo Bills TBD TBD
Sunday, December 29 Miami Dolphins 1:00 PM CBS / WBZ

Great to get the Steelers early while they're confused and adjusting, but the second week at Miami sucks. With that heat it's an L. I see another L either at Buffalo or at the Jets. At the Ravens or at the Eagles will be another L. The key to the season will be the three game stretch of the Cowboys at home, Texans on the road, and Chiefs at home; sweep those and you're the #1 seed at around 13-3, falter there and you're 11-5 and the 3rd or 4th seed.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Great to get the Steelers early while they're confused and adjusting, but the second week at Miami sucks. With that heat it's an L. I see another L either at Buffalo or at the Jets. At the Ravens or at the Eagles will be another L. The key to the season will be the three game stretch of the Cowboys at home, Texans on the road, and Chiefs at home; sweep those and you're the #1 seed at around 13-3, falter there and you're 11-5 and the 3rd or 4th seed.

At 11-5 who do you see in the AFC better?