(Preseason) Week 3: New England Patriots 30, Carolina Panthers 7 (2-1) (Friday, August 22, 2014)
(Preseason) Week 3: New England Patriots 30, Carolina Panthers 7 (2-1) (Friday, August 22, 2014)
Good morning, all!
Last night's preseason game was pretty watchable (not always the case with preseason). After a slow start, Tom and the offense looked pretty sharp, and Ryan Mallett was put in for Brady to simulate game conditions (what if Tom had to come out for a play or two after being banged up?) and did pretty well. Third-stringer QB Jimmy Garoppolo had some mistakes but that's natural for a rookie, but otherwise did fairly well out there. He is poised in the pocket and can make the long throws with a powerful arm. He has good chemistry with Brian Tyms, who is fighting for a roster spot. Hope the kid makes it. He was living out of his car years ago and is the product of a group home. Let's just say he hasn't had an easy life.
Shane Vereen looked very good as he dashed for a long TD, and Julian Edelman was sharp at wide receiver and punt returner. Kenbrell Thompkins goofed with a bad no-catch but Brady went right back to him and he made a great catch. The defense was strong and Chandler Jones was running around making sacks and generally giving the Panthers' O-Line fits. Carolina looked good in spots but generally had a game where they couldn't quite get things going, and the Pats' D was pitching a shut-out until late in the game when Carolina finally scored.
Kicker Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 60-yard field goal, a personal best. The team was thrilled for him.
A good third outing and a fine look at the starters, who most likely will sit out the entire game next week against the Giants.
Good morning, all!
Last night's preseason game was pretty watchable (not always the case with preseason). After a slow start, Tom and the offense looked pretty sharp, and Ryan Mallett was put in for Brady to simulate game conditions (what if Tom had to come out for a play or two after being banged up?) and did pretty well. Third-stringer QB Jimmy Garoppolo had some mistakes but that's natural for a rookie, but otherwise did fairly well out there. He is poised in the pocket and can make the long throws with a powerful arm. He has good chemistry with Brian Tyms, who is fighting for a roster spot. Hope the kid makes it. He was living out of his car years ago and is the product of a group home. Let's just say he hasn't had an easy life.
Shane Vereen looked very good as he dashed for a long TD, and Julian Edelman was sharp at wide receiver and punt returner. Kenbrell Thompkins goofed with a bad no-catch but Brady went right back to him and he made a great catch. The defense was strong and Chandler Jones was running around making sacks and generally giving the Panthers' O-Line fits. Carolina looked good in spots but generally had a game where they couldn't quite get things going, and the Pats' D was pitching a shut-out until late in the game when Carolina finally scored.
Kicker Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 60-yard field goal, a personal best. The team was thrilled for him.
A good third outing and a fine look at the starters, who most likely will sit out the entire game next week against the Giants.