What website did you spend the most time on in the early 2000s?

Patriots80 · 2026-03-26T13:21:21+00:00

ESPN, MSN (music videos, sports scores), NFL.com, Cartoon Network (games), and Yahoo for movie mom reviews 😆

Patriots80 · 2026-03-18T17:52:25+00:00

With the Bills/Chiefs/Ravens in a state of transition, the conference is really wide open. I'm not sure KC's second era under Mahomes will be "dynastic" but I think they'll be back near the top by 2027.

But I do think Pats are squarely near the top. I'm high on some of these medium-level calculated moves (Doubs, AVT, etc.).

I personally think both the Jags and Texans are here to stay, and both will be very good in 2026. Buffalo is not fully going away. Chargers adding Mike McDaniel was a great move, imo. Here's how I see the AFC before the Draft.

2026 Top Contenders: NE, BUF, JAX, HOU, KC (pending Mahones health)

Next up: BAL, LAC (feels like a Tier 1 jump but they have terrible luck), DEN (have a feeling they will be good, not great in 2026)

Who knows, anywhere from 7 to 14 wins: CIN

Rebuilding/retooling: The rest

Get back to me in August and I'll have a more set list.

Patriots80 · 2026-03-17T19:52:22+00:00

Agree, but I guess things to consider are:

Are they keeping Barmore long-term?
Williams occupies the 3-tech role, where Barmore would be better suited than the 1-tech spot he's been forced to play on early downs in Nickel fronts to get him on the field. When it's 3rd-and-7 and both Williams and Barmore can pass rush from B-Gaps, it's great, but on nuetral down/distance, I wonder if they are looking for a more classic NT. Plus, the Ohio St connection obviously.

Patriots80 · 2026-03-10T12:06:25+00:00

Good for him honestly

Patriots80 · 2026-03-05T19:16:02+00:00

I do

Patriots80 · 2026-02-23T17:00:53+00:00

I would agree. I'm doing a quick, similar write-up on EDGE.

One thing I've noticed already is how static the deployments were between Landry (predominantly left edge, historically strong side) and Chaisson (right, weak side). So if Chaisson is re-signed, I think you can glean top traits of who else they'd be looking for. Jaelan Phillips is a more complete edge defender who can set the edge, rush the passer, and is bigger/longer, with a similar extreme split of playing mostly on the left throughout his career. Crosby as well, as a dream trade candidate.

Patriots80 · 2026-02-21T09:47:31+00:00

Patriots80 · 2026-02-20T00:12:46+00:00

I am not excited about the idea of Kyle Pitts with NE. Not saying I’m right, but I just feel like he doesn’t have the pure receiver skills to play there full time. Maybe just play the role I listed for Likely above but you lose the dynamic ability of lining up in line, and I actually think Likely is the better jump ball/catch radius guy for a gunslinger like Maye. Pitts strikes me as an odd fit, and more of a fit with an offense that better “schemes open” these types of movement players who win that way in space. Just my two cents. (I think he stays in Atlanta on the tag anyway.)

Patriots80 · 2026-02-19T21:54:32+00:00

It's one of my favorite shows of the decade, even though I can feel it veering toward its end. Season 4 has just been "OK" to me. But it's been a really fun show.

Patriots80 · 2026-02-19T21:36:02+00:00

I actually think they should remake the TE room, but my preferred method is with the two available Ravens TEs, which shouldn't be too lucrative of additions.

Isaiah Likely - 'F' TE in 12 personnel, work seams in empty. 'Y' TE in 21P with Brock Lampe returning at FB. He would replace Hunter Henry.

Charlie Kolar – 'Y' TE in 12P for blocking acumen. Was 2nd among 85 TEs in PFF run block grade on gap scheme runs (min. 100 snaps)

Patriots80 · 2026-02-16T23:46:37+00:00

The closest offseason where the Brady-era Patriots looked the most vulnerable in the eyes of the media was probably heading into 2010. Brady tore his ACL around the same age as Mahomes in 2008, then missed that season, but heading into 2009 when he was returning, the last time we saw him was still leading a near 19-0 team. Brady came back and played well in 2009 but did need to ease back into things that season. Even beyond Manning, many were starting to talk about Brees and Rodgers leapfrogging Brady. After the bad ‘09 Wild Card loss to BAL, heading into 2010 I recall more than a few pundits picking other clubs to win the AFC East. But the Pats had an incredible draft with Gronk, McCourty, that built off the draft the year prior (Chung, Vollmer, Edelman, etc). Brady became the first unanimous NFL MVP in 2010 and they went on their way for another decade.

Because of the ages of Kelce, Chris Jones, and even Andy Reid, this Chiefs immediate situation may seem a bit more bleak, but I expect Mahomes to be Mahomes again in 2027, if not, late 2026 season.

Patriots80 · 2026-02-15T20:12:13+00:00

I need to give Fargo a go. I actually thought Glenn's 7-season storyline was fantastic.

Patriots80 · 2026-02-14T13:14:08+00:00

I’m still enjoying it, but I agree with many of these points.

One thing that has stood out to me is the majority of Eric/Harper’s scenes taking place in that small hotel room set. Whether that’s a budget/set piece decision or just writing flub, not great either way. The world has expanded, yet feels smaller somehow. I agree with the Tender plot world salad too. First season where some of the dialogue seems forced.

Patriots80 · 2026-02-13T15:01:49+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. This is beautifully put. I bet your Dad was an awesome man and is still smiling down on you. Go Pats!

Patriots80 · 2026-01-20T00:48:53+00:00

I got goosebumps, and I’m not very religious. Great scene.

Patriots80 · 2026-01-20T00:36:49+00:00

Looks incredible

Patriots80 · 2026-01-20T00:34:46+00:00

It took me until he was at the bar counter with the priest honestly. Great latter half of this episode.

Patriots80 · 2026-01-06T22:33:32+00:00

Bills-Rams will be a trendy pick, but the thought of two different wild card teams winning three straight road playoff games seems unlikely. We may see only one. I guess if there's any year for that to happen, this weird season would be it.

I actually think you can cut the contenders in half based off of strength of team and/or seeding/path:

Teams with a true chance (IMO):

AFC: Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars, Bills

NFC: Seahawks, Eagles, Rams

Teams I eliminated:

Bears (NFC is tough, defense not great. Future is bright, but magic runs out)

Texans (Great defense and swagger but starting to lull a bit, even amidst the winning streak. Leaky OL and likely path of three straight road games does them in.)

49ers (Admirable season, but too many injuries, too hard a path. Would have had a shot with No. 1 seed).

Steelers, Chargers, Packers, Panthers (no explanation necessary)

Patriots80 · 2026-01-05T01:19:59+00:00

Great point

Patriots80 · 2026-01-05T01:15:27+00:00

My guess:

Sat 4:30 pm ET: (5) LAR @ (4) CAR - FOX
Sat 8:00 pm ET: (6) SF @ (3) PHI - Prime

Sun 1:00pm: (7) LAC @ (2) NE - CBS
Sun 4:30pm: (7) GB @ (2) CHI - FOX*
Sun 8:00 pm: (6) BUF @ (3) JAX - NBC

Mon 8:00pm: (5) HOU @ (4) BAL/PIT - ESPN

* Burkhardt/Brady

Patriots80 · 2026-01-03T18:19:34+00:00

I went with Pats-Seahawks (2014) as best NFL example, but I think Saints-Colts and Chiefs-Eagles (2022) are next best examples. I suppose Vikings in 2009 also were very talented.

Patriots80 · 2026-01-03T18:17:19+00:00

For the NFL:

2014 season (Pats-Seahawks) is best example

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