shmessy

......as a result a healthy and well-rested Maroney goes for 120 yards (he averaged over 4 ypc last year against eight in the box every week), while Kevin Faulk gets 6 receptions out of the backfield for 75 yards.

One of the many facets of the Patriots the Redksins fans have ignored this week is that they have the 7th best rushing offense in the NFL.

Add to the fact that all they have talked about is how great the Redskins D is - - they conveniently ignore that the great Skins D is ranked 5th.........but the pats D is ranked 4th.

Balance, balance, balance. The Patriots do everything well. The Redskins fans keep on putting all their hopes on their, admittedly, excellent secondary.

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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com

ColtinIraq

I always use the Sports Reporters as my source authority on everything football.

Deus Irae

I don't know what you're basing your selection on, but Brady is the better quarterback and has had the better career.

PittPatriot

I don't know if you are being serious, but I feel the Sports Reporters definitely lost a step post-Dick Schapp.
I can't stand Michael Kay (a guy who makes a huge part of his salary from the YES network is supposed to be objective about the Yankees and Red Sox?)...Mitch Albom seems to have a major chip on his shoulder...and I have developed an appreciation for Mike Lupica as I have aged. They need the fat guy from Philly and Bob Ryan on their more often (no, I'm not a homer).

I believe the term they used was that Brady has not 'nudged' ahead of Manning...I guess the 3 SB rings and solid stats over the years was not enough. Now, I don't really care who they say is better. Here is what I can be sure of though: receivers make a huge difference and Manning has ALWAYS had them, Tom as not. On the flip side, Tom has always had a better defense and coaching staff...and therefore more head to head wins in big games.
On the other hand, the only time they were in a legitimate, defense-be-damned shoot-out, Manning came out on top and Brady threw the late game pick.

fair catch fryar

I'll just enjoy watching them both play now and save my judgment when all the numbers have been tallied. I'll count SB's won as the biggest determinant, which makes me believe that if Brady wins the regular season MVP, the TD record, and a 4th SB then he should be considered the front-runner.