SoFlaJets Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Patriots | Kicker duel will continue Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:38:28 -0700 The Associated Press reports neither New England Patriots PK Martin Gramatica nor rookie PK Stephen Gostkowski distanced themselves from the other in the Patriots' 26-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Friday night, Aug. 11. The kickers rotated in and out, with Gostkowski delivering the opening kickoff and Gramatica getting the call for a field goal with 2:40 left in the game and the Patriots trailing 23-20. "I thought they both did a pretty good job," head coach Bill Belichick said in a conference call Saturday, Aug. 11. Conditions were ideal in the Georgia Dome for both kickers and neither faltered. Belichick said he expects a winner to emerge when the Patriots play in outdoor stadiums and non-ideal conditions for the remainder of their preseason schedule. "The more competition you see, the more opportunities they have, the more clearer it becomes," Belichick said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Patriots | Kicker duel will continue Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:38:28 -0700 The Associated Press reports neither New England Patriots PK Martin Gramatica nor rookie PK Stephen Gostkowski distanced themselves from the other in the Patriots' 26-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Friday night, Aug. 11. The kickers rotated in and out, with Gostkowski delivering the opening kickoff and Gramatica getting the call for a field goal with 2:40 left in the game and the Patriots trailing 23-20. "I thought they both did a pretty good job," head coach Bill Belichick said in a conference call Saturday, Aug. 11. Conditions were ideal in the Georgia Dome for both kickers and neither faltered. Belichick said he expects a winner to emerge when the Patriots play in outdoor stadiums and non-ideal conditions for the remainder of their preseason schedule. "The more competition you see, the more opportunities they have, the more clearer it becomes," Belichick said. Wow. There are still 3 preseason games left. Gostkowski will win the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Wow. There are still 3 preseason games left. Gostkowski will win the job. yea I hope so...I can't WAIT until he blows one with :30 seconds left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 yea I hope so...I can't WAIT until he blows one with :30 seconds left Gainzo has a good point, there is still a lot of time left. But Gostkowski's 34-yard FG just slipped inside of the right upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Gainzo has a good point, there is still a lot of time left. But Gostkowski's 34-yard FG just slipped inside of the right upright. it's gotta be a cause for concern for you guys-also Branch is saying he's staying out for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 yea I hope so...I can't WAIT until he blows one with :30 seconds left I hope Grammatica wins the job. How great would it be if the Pats not only wasted a draft pick on a kicker, but he didn't even make the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I hope Grammatica wins the job. How great would it be if the Pats not only wasted a draft pick on a kicker, but he didn't even make the team? That would even piss me off to no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I'm calling it right now. Fourth round pick be damned, Gramatica wins this competition. We'll make an attempt to stash Gostowski on the practice squad or he may even "tear an acl" but Gramatica begins his comeback this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I'm calling it right now. Fourth round pick be damned, Gramatica wins this competition. We'll make an attempt to stash Gostowski on the practice squad or he may even "tear an acl" but Gramatica begins his comeback this season. Disregard Husker's comments. He either has just downed a 12-pack of MGD or just got done with having the time of his life with a close family member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Disregard Husker's comments. He either has just downed a 12-pack of MGD or just got done with having the time of his life with a close family member. You two are related??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 So the Pats wasted a 4th round pick on someone who won't even be on the 53 man roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 You two are related??? OK, I'm a good sport. That was funny as hell. Beans, POTW right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 So the Pats wasted a 4th round pick on someone who won't even be on the 53 man roster? I didn't like the pick when it happened. No way the Pats will cut a 4th round pick outright. Just watch, if he loses out to Gramatica, he'll have some kind of mysterious injury that places him on the IR for the entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 So the Pats wasted a 4th round pick on someone who won't even be on the 53 man roster? A friggin' kicker no less. You aren't supposed to waste draft picks on friggin' kickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 OK, I'm a good sport. That was funny as hell. Beans, POTW right there. I tried to hold back, but I just couldn't pass up a golden opportunity like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 A friggin' kicker no less. You aren't supposed to waste draft picks on friggin' kickers. What dumbass every said that? You ever hear about "drafting for need"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 What dumbass every said that? You ever hear about "drafting for need"? I didn't know the Patriots needed 4 TE's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I didn't know the Patriots needed 4 TE's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrain Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 gtrain says the Jets suck. You make fun of the Patriots. The Jets will fight with the Bills for a 4-12 record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Disregard Husker's comments. He either has just downed a 12-pack of MGD or just got done with having the time of his life with a close family member. Well, you were right on one of them but I won't say which. I really do believe that Gramatica is going to be our opening day kicker. Unlike some organizations, ours isn't going to keep a guy just because he cost us a draft pick if we have someone better on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Well, you were right on one of them but I won't say which. Husker, you really porked a family member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Husker, you really porked a family member? I think it's the other way around from those pictures he posted BTW, what was up with that? I spit out my coffee and had to look around to see if any co-workers saw that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Husker, you really porked a family member? that is just NOT kosher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Honestly, the kicker is the least of the Pats worries. More important: Um - we have no #1 receiver and Troy Brown is our #2 right now. We all know how much I love the greatest team player of all time - Mr. Brown - but even I know that at this point in his career - he's a third down slot guy. Um - middle linebacker. With luck, Bruschi will be back be the opener. Still, the lack of depth there is a MAJOR concern. If the first pre-season game was any indication - Monty Beisel still sucks out loud. Um - secondary. Any Pats fan that says they are very comfortable with these midgets is plain crazy. Sure, they play BB's schemes - they are bright -but does bright make up for short and sometimes fragile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Honestly, the kicker is the least of the Pats worries. More important: Um - we have no #1 receiver and Troy Brown is our #2 right now. We all know how much I love the greatest team player of all time - Mr. Brown - but even I know that at this point in his career - he's a third down slot guy. So the Patriots' FO has your permission to cut him now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 had to love Adam V's opening onside kick the other night hey Tx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Husker, you really porked a family member? Sisters-in-law are not blood relatives (except in TX's family). You GO, Husker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 does bright make up for short and sometimes fragile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I didn't know the Patriots needed 4 TE's. The Patriots utilize 2 TEs, but not enough. They could have such a dynamic offense if they used it more. It could be like the Colts, just with a non-choker at QB. As for the abundance of TEs and lack of wideouts, all our TEs are athletic. IMHO the Patriots should utilize them more so then wideouts. In a 2 TE offense, they could go so many ways. The opposing defense would have to play a very honest and vanilla game plan. One of the Boston writer's noted when talking of Maroney after drafting him, Belichick said this kid will not be described as slow. He also noted how some of their other recent draft picks, Thomas, Watson and Mills are all big and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 IMHO the Patriots should utilize them more so then wideouts. In a 2 TE offense, they could go so many ways. The opposing defense would have to play a very honest and vanilla game plan. That's eerily similar to what Kotite said when they drafted Johnny Mitchell to pair him up with Brady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 That's eerily similar to what Kotite said when they drafted Johnny Mitchell to pair him up with Brady I think you mean drafting Brady to pair up with Mitchell, but yeah I remember that also. I think it was because Boomer allegedly couldn't hit the WR's anymore. Then he had a 522-yd game for Arizona the year we released him. Can't remember if all the passes went to Arizona's TE's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 So the Patriots' FO has your permission to cut him now? Your "jokes" suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I think you mean drafting Brady to pair up with Mitchell, but yeah I remember that also. I think it was because Boomer allegedly couldn't hit the WR's anymore. Then he had a 522-yd game for Arizona the year we released him. Can't remember if all the passes went to Arizona's TE's though. Yeah, couldn't remember which one came first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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