Kevin O'connell

Tom Brady – While the hit Brady took from Washington DT Albert Haynesworth looked bad, by how Brady was moving his arm on the sideline makes me believe his shoulder truly is just sore. I really would had liked to see how Tom bounced back after taking that hit, but can understand why the coaches pulled him from the game. Brady overall did play well. He even moved around in the pocket to buy time a couple of times. 

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New week, old defense – After a week of debate about playing a 4-3, the defense came out in a 3-4. The starting unit was very aggressive and effective, especially stopping the run, unlike the week before. 

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I have a problem with Julian Edelman. He shouldn’t be wearing number “11” when a perfectly good “82” is available. “11” should be set aside for when the Patriots retire Drew Bledsoe’s jersey. 

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Let’s take a quick inventory, shall we? 

The Patriots have Tom Brady, Matt Gutierrez, Kevin O’Connell, and Brian Hoyer at quarterback. 

The receiver position is stocked with Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Joey Galloway, Brandon Tate, Sam Aiken, Greg Lewis, Matt Slater, Shun White, Terrence Nunn, and quarterback-turned receiver Julian Edelman. 

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Sunday was what I invisioned Matt Cassel would be once he was running the full offense. Yes, the offense is still short pass-heavy, but Cassel did look long and tried to connect on a few big plays. Cassel will complete these deep passes soon enough, but it's important to know he will utilize it when he sees the opportunity.

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People thought about it before. Right now they aren't afraid to say it. With the next loss, it will be a demand.

Make a change quarterback. Cassel's not doing the job.

Yeah, Great idea. That will solve all problems. Now who do you put in?

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    The New England Patriots 21 game regular season win streak came to end today by the likes of the Miami Dolphins? Yes the Miami Dolphins, the team with only one win last year and hadn't one a game this year until today. The Patriots got embarrased on their own turf falling 38-13. The offense just never seemed to get any rhythm, and the defense looked confused with the Dolphins throwing different looks at them. Sending Pennington out as a reciever and direct snapping the ball to Ronnie Brown. Ronnie Brown had a career day rushing for 113 yards 4 rushing TD's and 1 passing TD. He would have been nice to have on the fantasy team this week. Chad Pennington looked real comfortable, picking apart the Pats Defense throwing for 226 yards and 0 INT's. Tony Sparano's shemes worked like a charm against the Pats and he gets his much deserved first win as a head coach.

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Over the weekend, after every analyst and reporter suggested who the Patriots should sign as a back-up to Matt Cassel (someone even suggested Jeff George. Jeff George!), New England brought Matt Gutierrez back into the fold. First he was signed to the practice squad, but quickly was elevated to the active roster. He was the emergency quarterback Sunday and almost became the back-up.

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 That's how I feel on the inside. I can't wait until I race home from work, turn on the tv, and catch the opening kickoff.

As time ticks down to pre-season game five for the Patriots (I know it's week one, but it's the Chiefs for goodness sake!), there's a few things I'll be looking for:

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Will the Patriots play the season with a grudge? To be more precise, will Bill Belichick coach with a chip on his shoulder, intent to embarrass all teams that cross his path?

Think about the leads the Patriots had in the second half and how long he left the starters in the game. The pinnacle of rubbing it in was the total destruction of Washington, 52-7. The first unit scored their sixth touchdown to make the score 45-0 with 9:06 left in the fourth quarter. They converted a 4th-and-1 on Brady's last drive and a 4th-and-2 during a drive that ended in a 10-yard touchdown run by Matt Cassel.

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We are a day closer to knowing who will be on the final roster. 14 players were cut, two placed on injured reserve, and one on the reserve/injured list. It goes as follows:

Cuts:DL Titus Adams, CB Fernando Bryant, TE Tyson DeVree, S Mark Dillard, C Mike Flynn, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, QB Matt Gutierrez, LB Victor Hobson, LB Vince Redd, CB Mike Richardson, T Stephen Sene, S Antwain Spann, DL Santonio Thomas, G John Welbourn

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Last night was the final chance players had to make their case to the coaches that they deserve a roster spot or time to develop on the practice squad. The Patriots have to cut 22 players by Saturday. I can't guess all of them, nor do I care to spend thoughts on guys that have no chance. But I will watch closely to see which guys that are on the fence are kept in the yard or kicked to the curb. Keep in mind they have an eye out for players other teams cut for possible additions to the roster. So if a veteran quarterback they like becomes available, they will give the free agent a call. So in no specific order, here's several players who I think are close:

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    I know it's only the pre season, and I know Tom Brady hasn't played a snap... However I am still very concerned. I have read some blogs on this site and I have talked to friends and family of mine all of which say the pre season means nothing, and the Patriots 0-3 record is not a big deal. I agree to an extent, but for the most part I do not agree.

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Just when Patriots Nation was holding their breath and the rest of the NFL was pumping their fist, out comes Tom Brady to join the team at practice.

Granted, that was all the media learned. What they saw was Brady stretch, a little light throwing, and Tom handing off to the running backs. His level of participation when practice really got started is unknown.

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It's official. My VCR is dumb. I programed it to record the Patriots-Ravens preseason game and it failed to do so. Usually I wouldn't miss a preseason game, but I had a date. This woman was about a 9-9.5 so I'm sure y'all would understand.

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So the New York Jets traded for Brett Favre. That's nice, but they still won't beat the Patriots.

The best part of this news is this finally puts to an end the biggest soap opera of the off-season. Favre and the Green Bay Packers complete their divorce and they go their separate ways. Now they get to write a new chapter for their divergent lives.

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On Tuesday, right tackle Nick Kaczur plead guilty to speeding at a New York courtroom. I wonder if he should bother to come back.

Though Kaczur remains on the roster, I wonder if his position is tenuous. A day after the Pats signed two more draft picks (LB Shawn Crable and QB Kevin O'Connell), they also added 10-year veteran RT Anthony Clement.

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