Shaun King: Indy's Defense better BY FAR - New England Patriots Forums

***Phoenix111*** · 10-22-2007, 11:51 AM

Just heard this from ESPN"s Shaun King. He said that he would pick the Pats offense, but that Indy was very close. But that Indy's defense was by far better and that Indy also had the better special teams.

I stand by the fact that NE's D has not been playing lights out by any means, but saying Indy's D is "By far" better is a little much I think. He also claims that if you take away Wilfork and AD that the D is made up of guys who accomplished things earlier in their careers but are not athletic anymore. Have to disagree with this and wonder if King actually watches these games.

RodRustsGhost · 10-22-2007, 11:53 AM

clearly the man is a moron.

Seymour93 · 10-22-2007, 11:57 AM

Shaun King practiced every week against a St. Dungy defense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix111

But that Indy's defense was by far better and that Indy also had the better special teams.

How many kickoffs have Indy returned for TD's? Gost has made everything since Week 2. Hanson has been great in the past two games. Jeez, try not to be such a homer Shaun King. Why are you on ESPN anyway? Rohan Davey is avaliable.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 10-22-2007, 11:57 AM

What's that saying...opinions are like *******s, everyone has one.

***Bobs My Uncle*** · 10-22-2007, 11:58 AM

King's just pissed that in his entire career he was unable to thrown more TD's than Brady has thrown in just 7 games this year.

FlyingElvis75 · 10-22-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix111

Just heard this from ESPN"s Shaun King. He said that he would pick the Pats offense, but that Indy was very close. But that Indy's defense was by far better and that Indy also had the better special teams.

I stand by the fact that NE's D has not been playing lights out by any means, but saying Indy's D is "By far" better is a little much I think. He also claims that if you take away Wilfork and AD that the D is made up of guys who accomplished things earlier in their careers but are not athletic anymore. Have to disagree with this and wonder if King actually watches these games.

If he had, he probably would have noticed:
Asante Samuel 3 int
Junior Seau 3 int, 1 sack
Mike Vrabel 4 sacks
Jarvis Green 3 sacks
Rosie Colvin 2 sacks, 2 fumb
Randall Gay 2 int, 1 fumb
etc.

...so I'm guessing he doesn't.

DisgruntledTunaFan · 10-22-2007, 12:05 PM

Indy can't stop the run-'nuff said.

Metaphors · 10-22-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

What's that saying...opinions are like *******s, everyone has one.

and most of them stink.

Fixit · 10-22-2007, 12:12 PM

Does anyone care that about half of the points scored against the Pats count as garbage time points? Seriously, when you're up 28 points all you're looking to do is play vanilla and remove the big play from the equation. A long, time-consuming TD drive by the opposition is almost as good as if it were your own.

The Pats' D has been dominant when there's actually a game afoot. Look at the first half of every game, and look at the second half against Dallas (right after they enjoyed a short-lived lead) when the 'Boys got absolutely locked down.

Oh, and two defensive scores.

***Rob0729*** · 10-22-2007, 12:15 PM

In all honest, how does anyone know how good the Pats' defense really is. We have only been behind once all season in the second half and we are in a lot of soft defenses with a lot of nickel and dime in the second half.