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I dont think it is at all stupid to talk about 16-0. It would be stupid to talk as if it already happened, but to talk about the possibility is just being realistic. If this team plays the next 16 like it played the first 3, there is absolutely no question, it goes 19-0.
I haven't seen anyone say we win because we show up. I'm seeing people say the way we are playing no one can beat us. That is true.
I still dont understand why you feel an overconfident fan is a bad thing.
As far as 'being sick of homers going to far' I am just as sick of Chicken Littles fearing success.
The reality is you assess what is happening on the field.
An honest assessment of that is: The way they are playing no one could beat them. Why not admit that and enjoy it?
I dont feel being confident is a bad thing. The yahoos talking like we are gods gift to the NFL are going to far.
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You think if the fans talk about this team going 16-0 the kool aid that we drink will negatively impact the Pats players and coaches? If that's what you believe then fine .... I just think believing so is way out there.
I know for a fact that such things do influence players. Players have told me so themselves. Now, the players I spoke to were baseball players, but the same rules apply.
I know for a fact that such things do influence players. Players have told me so themselves. Now, the players I spoke to were baseball players, but the same rules apply.
Well then the coaches need to do a better job then of bringing these players back down to earth or in getting less gullable players.
The day my opinion of this team influences any player that plays on it is the day I run for office.
Well then the coaches need to do a better job then of bringing these players back down to earth or in getting less gullable players.
The day my opinion of this team influences any player that plays on it is the day I run for office.
Then run today. Players read papers, they listen to talk radio, they hear people when they go out on the town and they watch television. And they do get influenced when all they are hearing is how great (or terrible) they are.
There is absolutely no way anything I type or say will have any impact whatsoever on anything this team does.
I've never understood this thought process. Is it superstition? Is it fear of retribution of your expectations are high and are not realized?
Players, coaches, video assistants and ball boys need to stay humble, because if they are overconfident, IT CAN AFFECT THE RESULTS. I can be an arrogant, overconfident blowhard, and it will mean nothing.
Ever think that some Patriots may read this stuff? Even so, it should not affect them one iota, i.e., fans making the team out to be the best of the Packers, Steelers, 49ers and Patriots combined and letting up. Curt Schilling reads and posts to SOSH (Sons of Sam Horn), Red Sox forum, from time to time. Again, the Patriots will keep their heads level, especially with that coach, QB, and a certain safety and LB or two on the team.
Then run today. Players read papers, they listen to talk radio, they hear people when they go out on the town and they watch television. And they do get influenced when all they are hearing is how great (or terrible) they are.
Please, you are insulting the intellect of these professional players if you believe that us fans have any influence at all on how good they believe themselves to be. Do you not think they watch the same games that we do?
I dont feel being confident is a bad thing. The yahoos talking like we are gods gift to the NFL are going to far.
But that is exactly my point. SO FAR THEY HAVE BEEN.
Saying that is not implying it does them any good in any future game.
I don't know why its a bad thing to fairly assess the first 3 games.
After those, if you held a gun to my head, and asked me to make a prediction, quite frankly, I would have to say undefeated.
I know for a fact that such things do influence players. Players have told me so themselves. Now, the players I spoke to were baseball players, but the same rules apply.
Don't worry, if they get too giddly, Belichick will smack them down. Seriously, if the players are getting big heads, it's from all the articles gushing about their play, not what fans are writing on a message board. The media carries more weight, and they are worshipping the team right now.
Anyway, I wouldn't spend two minutes worrying about what I think affecting the team. Enjoy this! The team has played near perfect football for three weeks. They won't play perfect forever, so revel in it while it lasts. It's football, it's fun, watch the highlights and chortle with glee
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How's the ankle? What did coach say?
But that is exactly my point. SO FAR THEY HAVE BEEN.
Saying that is not implying it does them any good in any future game.
I don't know why its a bad thing to fairly assess the first 3 games.
After those, if you held a gun to my head, and asked me to make a prediction, quite frankly, I would have to say undefeated.
After the pats face the steelers,colts and the cowboys I will do my talking. Until then I stay humble.
Please, you are insulting the intellect of these professional players if you believe that us fans have any influence at all on how good they believe themselves to be. Do you not think they watch the same games that we do?
Don't give us fans so much credit.
Let me repeat what I said earlier: I know that it affects players, because players themselves have told me so. You can keep spouting the same falsehoods for as long as you want. It's not going to change what I've been told.
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