Brandon Lloyd: Champ Bailey taught me importance of ‘finishing the play’

Team red sox officially dead.

The plate umpire McDonald was horrendous.  After having a ridiculously wide strike zone all day, he badly missed a crucial strike three call with 2 outs in the ninth–on a pitch well inside the (real) strike zone–after which Washington took the lead.  He then went back to a wide strike zone when the Red Sox batted, calling a strike on Pedroia on a pitch 5 inches outside the zone and forcing him to swing at balls.

Brandon Lloyd is my second favorite receiver after Gronk, and in some ways I almost got more excited when Lloyd got his first TD with Pats then any other player because of him representing the return of the Deep ball in NE. He also has to be tough to cover given his ability to contort and find the ball. Chemistry with him and Brady wasnt instant thats for sure, but both having so much focus and working so hard to combine their talent and knowledge its coming along. I just hope by mid season they can consistently hook up at over 40 yards and a few 60s in there. That would absolutely murder opposing defenses if Gronk, Ahern when he returns, Welker, etc stay healthy.

I dont think Gronks hip is too serious as he didnt seem hindered much in game, but still its a concern. I have noticed BB has been giving players more breaks this year though too I think he is mindful about wanting to peak late.