Game #6 Houston Texans vs NE Pqatriots Sunday, October 13, 2024 1:00 PM (CBS)

[NWPATSFAN]

Not sure what's wrong with Polk? I was excited when NE got him. His last year at UW he had 69 receptions for over 1100 yards. Playing 2nd fiddle to Odunze.

Have to think it's becoming a mental thing. Hope he can figure it out. At 6'-2" he was great at getting up and snatching contested balls. Just doesn't make sense he's dropping balls right in his bread basket.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Time to throw rocks?

3 Patriots who should be benched or traded after loss to Texans with Drake Maye

Drake Maye put up impressive numbers in his New England Patriots debut, but the Houston Texans still ran away with the victory.

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Yeah not sure I agree with this. I guess maybe one game but IMO Polk and Gonzales are nowhere near benching status. Jesus people (not you) will write anything for attention

 

[YankeeRebel]

Not sure what's wrong with Polk? I was excited when NE got him. His last year at UW he had 69 receptions for over 1100 yards. Playing 2nd fiddle to Odunze.

Have to think it's becoming a mental thing. Hope he can figure it out. At 6'-2" he was great at getting up and snatching contested balls. Just doesn't make sense he's dropping balls right in his bread basket.

I would not be overly concerned just yet

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Yeah not sure I agree with this. I guess maybe one game but IMO Polk and Gonzales are nowhere near benching status. Jesus people (not you) will write anything for attention

Gonzo no way but Polk is quickly moving in that direction.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I would not be overly concerned just yet

He's 10 for 22 and most were catchable balls. Easy for a QB to start looking elsewhere. Easy for coaches to put on the bench. Easy to start losing confidence.

I really hope he snaps out of his funk. He could become a very good WR in the NFL if he can.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Gonzo no way but Polk is quickly moving in that direction.

I don't see it that way, he's a rookie, he was working with Brissett I would have some patience with the young man, he's going to be fine

 

[YankeeRebel]

He's 10 for 22 and most were catchable balls. Easy for a QB to start looking elsewhere. Easy for coaches to put on the bench. Easy to start losing confidence.

I really hope he snaps out of his funk. He could become a very good WR in the NFL if he can.

Not sure where you got most were catchable balls, I did not see Jacoby throw many of those

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Not sure where you got most were catchable balls, I did not see Jacoby throw many of those

You can go and rewatch the games. Many were catchable. Especially since he was touted as a very good receiver on contested catches.

I get my opinion from watching many of his games at UW and now the games he's played for in NE. My eyes may be deceiving me, not likely though. His stats as a rookie in the NFL back up my claim.

Again, I hope it's rookie jitters and he figures it out. I'm a Polk fan. Happy NE got him where they did. So far he has disappointed.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I don't see it that way, he's a rookie, he was working with Brissett I would have some patience with the young man, he's going to be fine

Maybe put one in his bread basket that anyone one of us could've caught. How much more patience will the coaching staff have? They get paid for being a professional. Pros are expected to make those catches.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Maybe put one in his bread basket that anyone one of us could've caught. How much more patience will the coaching staff have? They get paid for being a professional. Pros are expected to make those catches.

Okay I don't want to take this to far.

 

[BigKen]

Polk hasn't been anywhere near what he was at Washington, but and this is a big but, maybe he wasn't drafted earlier because other teams saw something that we didn't or don't see?

New England has blown draft picks on WRs that we thought and they thought were going to be outstanding. The latest two are
N'Keal Harry and Tyquan Thorton. Both big guys (height) both just couldn't play decent football in the NFL:.

Drafting small unknowns has always been their strong suit.

Be it as it may, we all wanted them to get Deandre Hopkins and Calvin Ridley but neither of them have lit it up. Historically, this team has passed on incredible WR and picked duds, so we can't expect miracles in one year. WR will still be a weakness in 2025, but the OL still has to be the priority.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I am wowed by how quickly fans here are willing to write someone off. No, wait, I am not, we currently have a losing record.

 

[Southieinnc]

Gonzo no way but Polk is quickly moving in that direction.

Rookie WR's are rarely without fault and usually the good ones pop in their 2nd year.
We are 1-5 - not the time to fire tlented rookies - especially on a team that needs to settle down!

 

[Southieinnc]

Polk hasn't been anywhere near what he was at Washington, but and this is a big but, maybe he wasn't drafted earlier because other teams saw something that we didn't or don't see?

New England has blown draft picks on WRs that we thought and they thought were going to be outstanding. The latest two are
N'Keal Harry and Tyquan Thorton. Both big guys (height) both just couldn't play decent football in the NFL:.

Drafting small unknowns has always been their strong suit.

Be it as it may, we all wanted them to get Deandre Hopkins and Calvin Ridley but neither of them have lit it up. Historically, this team has passed on incredible WR and picked duds, so we can't expect miracles in one year. WR will still be a weakness in 2025, but the OL still has to be the priority.

Not all of us!

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Not sure what's wrong with Polk? I was excited when NE got him. His last year at UW he had 69 receptions for over 1100 yards. Playing 2nd fiddle to Odunze.

Have to think it's becoming a mental thing. Hope he can figure it out. At 6'-2" he was great at getting up and snatching contested balls. Just doesn't make sense he's dropping balls right in his bread basket.

#2's in college are often facing DB's that don't get drafted.

Especially when the #1 is a top ten overall pick.