Patriots Today - Chiefs preview, Hannah, more

Thu, 4 Sep 2008

The focus is on Larry Johnson and the Kansas City Chiefs, as we continue to preview Sunday's season opener. Find out how the Pats plan to defend the K.C. ground attack. John Hannah checks in with his thoughts on transitioning from the preseason to the regular season, and we've got some fantasy football tips in a new segment on the show. Hear from Richard Seymour, James Sanders and others on a Thursday edition of Patriots Today.

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Play from 1:44[1:44] ..." on the D line and Branden Albert on the line meanwhile quarterback Brodie Croyle may as well be rookie as far as the -- are concerned. This is his third year in the league he's only started six games but at least -- defenders have some material to work with. Very mobile quarterback this. Here's what we'll -- is curable her wounds so what do you know that keep him contained. Despite all the I don't get to keep them behind there it is folks carry over from the 2005 it. It really tight -- Gonzales and running back Larry Johnson who combined for nearly 250 yards of total offense when Casey didn't have had an arrowhead stadium. Gonzales shows no signs of"...

Play from 5:32[5:32] ..." We'll he'd be the best Tom Brady would sing one."...

Play from 6:21[6:21] ..." Willis McGahee in the Ravens posted. -- that you will have to rely on the running game with a rookie QB of the hill."...

Play from 8:04[8:04] ..." get over. But I never liked him when it was -- yeah. Tom Brady's absence for all four games how much does that impact the team as a hole -- does. What does impact because you"...

Play from 8:38[8:38] ..." a great game absolutely. Week. Outfielders. But will he be the best Tom Brady -- thing I wonder."...

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Play from 0:14[0:14]" Coming up -- Toyota's Patriots today. Game times around the corner for the Patriots and we got our eyes on the cheats or those familiar with this team as we are with others so -- was a big test for us. This hall of famers kids come down hard on young Kansas City deep sense. You know you've got about two rookies."

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Play from 0:51[0:51]" There's a lot going on today here with everybody getting to let seem prepared for the weekend. Hi everybody I'm Christine -- welcome -- Patriots today. With just a couple days left until the Patriots have their big home opener on Sunday. All eyes set on the in the eighteenth right now -- love going to give you everything to watch for this week."

Play from 1:12[1:12]" It's only been three years since the Patriots last beat the Kansas City. But based on how well the pads know they're opening day opponent it may as well -- three decades."

Play from 1:21[1:21]" No we haven't played these guys a whole lot. Nor -- with the team as we -- outfielders go because. They do Williams does an. Good players drove the ball playbook."

Play from 1:37[1:37]" The Patriots we'll have to rely on college -- to prepare for Kansas City staggering number of rookie. -- all -- first rounder when Dorsey on the D line and Branden Albert on the line meanwhile quarterback Brodie Croyle may as well be rookie as far as the -- are concerned. This is his third year in the league he's only started six games but at least -- defenders have some material to work with. Very mobile quarterback this. Here's what we'll -- is curable her wounds so what do you know that keep him contained. Despite all the I don't get to keep them behind there it is folks carry over from the 2005 it. It really tight -- Gonzales and running back Larry Johnson who combined for nearly 250 yards of total offense when Casey didn't have had an arrowhead stadium. Gonzales shows no signs of slowing down as evidenced by catching 99 passes last season it's the running game behind Johnson that team to make it -- offense tick however. Casey finished with a winning record in -- 5 in 6 when Johnson rushed for more than 1700 yards. Johnson's injury -- seven however. You come close to that total and she's 114. This year they have a healthy LJ and Benson."

Play from 2:44[2:44]" Only got a lot of action and I agree that. Action starts -- Johnson. Himself this -- 1800 yards. Poignant sixteen. The drop off as much. To -- always good. A running the football. -- you into the equation do a lot of different things towards the boots and you guys -- electrical consistently. Someone's always go through -- we can get off to a good start is first. First came out of the -- seasons so."

Play from 3:23[3:23]" His close friends. Thanks Brian I'm sure all the fans are ready for the season get rolling the Patriots are right there -- you here's what they had to say today about the preparations for the big game in your locker room and -- group."

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Play from 4:19[4:19]" Analysts did you pictures we'll be two years ago because of aggressive effort knuckle area. You know to have a good week of practice we'll -- instead we plan. You know as a team does a lot of different things offensively. That we have to prepare for a lot of different -- a lot of different schemes -- runs it. So -- we we have our work cut out for us. But I think they'll open wheel route to a very instinctive. Players veteran type guy I mean he's. He'd like he -- around before you know it happens so. He's definitely. Hello quickness and a lost seven tone and these guys that you wanted to sleep well. Absolutely. Mentally get the first hit and program takes them. I was asleep in Madison -- this week that recognizes. Who got early start so they're obviously. That always kind of replay today and think about what I'm so. Can get some risks."

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Play from 6:03[6:03]" Welcome back to Patriots today for all our fans watching -- famous football teams we've got a new second -- on Art -- This season Brian Lowe is weighing in with his expert tips. How to keep your team to the top nearly here's the thing and if you live now."

Play from 6:21[6:21]" Willis McGahee in the Ravens posted. -- that you will have to rely on the running game with a rookie QB of the hill. That's good news -- McGahee expected to shake off his knee injury and hit the century mark on opening day against the -- They -- to right break in the first round into relying on last year's breakout performer 2008 but don't remind him Monday night. -- will be running of the world is vikings' defense. Keep battling and Indy three and I suppose right Favre Packers offensive. Getting off to a slow start -- rain -- he counted upon in week one. Official in Jacksonville benefited me. -- from all the injuries that Philadelphia has a wide receiver explosive rookie. Could start Sunday against a -- stay in the game and I see -- reaching the end zone NFL debut."

Play from 7:08[7:08]" Now I'm no fantasy expert or genius just a fantasy -- as a -- the call and honestly I can't really argue but hopefully I'll be able to bring you some weekly tips. To help that you set for the weekend ahead in fantasy football. And you can catch me on Patriots dot com -- the fantasy -- Thursdays from 45. And -- have a weekly column in Patriots football weekly is well."

Play from 7:34[7:34]" Time now to get hall of Famer -- it hits on the Patriots this week welcome back -- projected be back. Let's start with oh in four record in the priest he's pretty said. -- pretty sad and saying that is their reason for people be concerned."

Play from 7:48[7:48]" Yes and no I mean FC teams lose gulf war the pre season games come back that great -- it well at all. Felt bad habits. And had a good things that so it -- here for a record because I get over. But I never liked him when it was -- yeah. Tom Brady's absence for all four games how much does that impact the team as a hole -- does. What does impact because you know you'd. There's a different composure and game. Others who practice. For them not to be out there -- learning to be in the temple his receivers the time is going to be a little off. -- acceptable faster ones that opening game happens so. I think he's going to take a little bit longer to get ready for the season in fools for now. We still have a great game absolutely. Week. Outfielders. But will he be the best Tom Brady -- thing I wonder."

Play from 8:47[8:47]" One of the main concerns coming into the season with the quarterback position to think that they've."

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