Football in New England not fun for Reggie Wayne

Nevertheless, while the Patriots have Brady, the Steelers believe they have his match in Roethlisberger. But all three, on the road, against the defending Super Bowl champs? They have a lot of experience, a lot of speed.

Two weeks later, Josina Anderson of ESPN is reporting that a source within the Patriots’ organization told her that Wayne wasn’t at practice and that we wouldn’t be there moving forward, meaning he won’t be a member of the 53-man roster. Based on the number of empty seats Thursday night, that is a distinct possibility in the not-too-distant future.

Sometimes when you stumble across a bear sleeping in the middle of your path, it’s best to just walk around and avoid poking that bear. The Super Bowl MVP quarterback will be the starter as the Patriots face the defense of the Steelers. From there, it’s time to go out and take care of business.

Heyward still remembers that one, a game that was tied in the third quarter until Brady and the Patriots reeled off 28 points in the final 15 minutes to pull away.

Additional cuts included tight end Asante Cleveland, linebackers Darius Fleming and James Morris, corner Robert McClain, defensive lineman Zach Moore, receiver Jalen Saunders, defensive backs Daxton Swanson, Justin Coleman, and Brandon King, and edge player Xzavier Dickson. “Our wheels really fell off after that”. With that win, the Patriots have now put themselves in the conversation as being the greatest team ever in National Football League history. Their 253.1 passing yards allowed per game was the sixth highest total in the NFL. Wayne’s numbers have dropped in the past couple years, and even though he still made 62 receptions last year, he only recorded two touchdowns.

“We’re trying to figure out how they’ll play us”, Brady said. “It’s the first game”. Again, the kicking game is an important part of the game, and we need players to play that well.

Last seasons’ Super Bowl champs have some work to do, but even without Wayne and LaFell for a while, they should still be one of the top teams in the AFC.

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed center Maurkice Pouncey on the team’s Reserve/Injured, Designated For Return List, which means he could return midway through the season. Pouncey is eligible to play Week 9 against Oakland…. In some cases, those players, that’s their contribution to the team. 

An immediate result is that Thursday’s nationally televised season opener involving the Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers is bound to be a television ratings bonanza.