Can they do it again?

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

Just took a look at the Pats 2008 schedule... and my question is... Can they do it again?

1	Sun, Sep 7	Kansas City	1:00 PM
2	Sun, Sep 14	at NY Jets	4:15 PM
3	Sun, Sep 21	Miami	1:00 PM
5	Sun, Oct 5	at San Francisco	4:15 PM
6	Sun, Oct 12	at San Diego	8:15 PM
7	Mon, Oct 20	Denver	8:30 PM
8	Sun, Oct 26	St. Louis	1:00 PM
9	Sun, Nov 2	at Indianapolis	8:15 PM
10	Sun, Nov 9	Buffalo	1:00 PM
11	Thu, Nov 13	NY Jets	8:15 PM
12	Sun, Nov 23	at Miami	1:00 PM
13	Sun, Nov 30	Pittsburgh	4:15 PM
14	Sun, Dec 7	at Seattle	8:15 PM
15	Sun, Dec 14	at Oakland	4:15 PM
16	Sun, Dec 21	Arizona	1:00 PM
17	Sun, Dec 28	at Buffalo	1:00 PM

They play the NFC West which isn't the best division in the world. The only games I can even fathom them having issues with is
@Indianapolis
@San Diego(ToL's revenge?)
and Pittsburgh

If they can pull those out... could they be 15-0 heading into week 17 again? At worst I can only see them 12-4/13-3. But can they repeat the perfect season?

Freak

I read somewhere that they have statistically the easiest 2008 schedule in the NFL, and Pittsburgh has the hardest.

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

Nah.. On the road against San Diego and Indy? I see them losing one of those and even if they don't, they always have trouble against Denver, I could see the Jets grinding out week 2 in New Jersey, and at home against Pitt is a slight possibility as is on the road vs. Seattle where the Seahawks record is mighty impressive.

They lost some key players also.

I think they'll be around 13-3 or 14-2 with homefield throughout and then we see what they do with it.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

As long as they have Moss and Brady, it is possible.

Twist of Lemon

Well I wan't to say its way to early to project how they will do but just on my personal observations of the offseason.

@ San Diego
@ Indy
Pitts
@Oakland
@Jets
@Seattle

Mix and match any three of those for a loss and you have the Patriots season, as talented as there offense is.There lack of quality defensive backs will hurt them in atleast one game.

Thats why its to early, some teams wont stay the same in 2008, much like the Jets improving some what and Oakland being a possible force.

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

Not true. Moss will be doubled even more now with the loss of Dante.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

Double coverage doesn't typically stop Moss.

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

Did you watch the playoffs? Look, I'm not saying he won't be a force, obviously he will draw a ton of attention, but it's not the same when Dante is gone.. Teams will now let Welker catch 15 balls a game because he's not explosive.

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

I don't think it will really affect Moss that much.

When he is motivated to play, he has proven that double coverage cannot stop him.

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

you are also a homer.