I don't get it - after the Pats admittedly lackluster kickoff to the 2006-2007 season - somehow people, writers and fans (both nationally and disturbingly locally) have been commenting that this is the beginning of the end of Tom Brady *genuflects* and the Patriots.

I was at the game last Sunday and it was unbearable to listen to some fans yelling obscenities directed at the field and most disturbingly Tom Brady. I was floored .. I couldn't help but think that these are the kind of fair weather fans which think a long snapper is a type of fish!

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It had to be somewhat expected that after moving on from two of the best wide receivers from the golden era of the Patriots that there would be some falloff. It took years for Branch and Givens to take the form that they were in when they departed ways with the team. It didn't start the first practice of rookie camp ... check the footage. Go ahead, check it. I'll wait.
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People, this is going to take some time to develop have some patients. There is a lot nuance to running an NFL route, never mind one inside a 140 page Belechick system. Brady over and under throwing is all part of a comfort which is developed over time and I believe if given enough time to develop we could see the same things (if not better) from Grabrel and Jackson (note: I'm not 100% sold on Caldwell yet)

Also it should be noted that Chad Jackson (the most promising of the three newbies) has been dealing with hamstring issues lessening the amount of in game and in practice experience.

If the Belichick gestapo would loosen the muzzle a bit I'm sure Brady would mention how he is over thinking things or he is ensuring not to throw a pick by passing in a manor which ensures only the pats WR can possibly make a play because he unsure on what these new wideouts are going to do.

There is a certain level of trust and chemistry which makes up the effectiveness of the passing game.

If a wide receiver breaks in a direction which is only 5 degrees different than the play is envisioned the pass is over or under thrown if Brady is trying to "lead" the receiver so he can catch it in stride.

You will notice that most of his passes to Watson and or Brown are pretty spot on most of the time.

There is plenty of pressure on his shoulders already and I think the team has earned a little more credit than you Red Sox bandwagoneers are giving him.

We are spoiled people, seriously spoiled. Anything less than 16 and 0 is unacceptable in our eyes. Get your grubby doomsday Red Sox fingers off that panic button, sit down and STFU.

The Pats (including The Golden Boy -- Tom Brady) will be just fine.