richpats

I believe the only way NE can possibly beat Denver is if Cutler becomes a sophomore legend and is so hyped-up going into a playoff matchup with the Pats that nobody picks NE and we have the "no respect" card back in our possession.

italian pat patriot

i feel the same

PatsWickedPissah

I think some of you folks forget calls that Marty the coach made like on 4th down

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Nope, just remembering the wondrous teams Norv has developed as a HC.

With Norv, I don't think the Chargers get to 14-2 and the bye last year.

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PatsWickedPissah

BB himself with Brady at QB failed to repeat 14-2 and the bye

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Or subtraction by addition depending on whether you think his 40% winning average (58-82) is just an abberration.

With hardly any playoff record to speak of its tough to say what he'll do under pressure... but since he's not done that well under the pressure of the regular season I question how much better he'll get in the post-season.

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fair catch fryar

Until we beat the Colts again. It's the Colts. I am also more concerned about Denver before SD. For some reason they've always had our #!

italian pat patriot

that's correct, still SD looks stronger (imho) then DEN

however i respect the Broncos too

for me they are now the n.4 team in the AFC

patriot lifer

That they have, but i don't think they will this year. Last year their defense really didn't perform in the second half and if that continues into the next year, then they are a lot less threatening. i think they fired that coordinator. This year they have lost a cornerback (rip) and a high quality linebacker. their defensive line has a lot of competition going into tc, but know one besides sam adams looks too threatening.
Note that it was their defense last year that beat us, not the offense.

As for the offense, they could get something nice going with a nice running game and pass protection to make cutler look pretty good. but if they are to be a threat as a whole, it comes down to the inexperienced quarterback. They will not have a dominant defense (but still decent), and they will have a solid running game as always. But they will go as far as cutler, which will be limiting. If he needs to make a come-from-behind win in the fourth quarter by throwing the ball around, then he will struggle (interceptions). Especially if that's in the playoffs.

italian pat patriot

an hypothetical play-off game between DEN and NE could be decided WHERE will be playied...

the home field advantage in that case could be crucial