Kirwan: Beating Pats/Colts - New England Patriots Forums

SVN · 11-03-2007, 10:36 AM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessi...o&confirm=true

Brady to Brown · 11-03-2007, 10:46 AM

Sounds like Kirwan is smart enough to beat the Patriots with a high school team

brady199 · 11-03-2007, 10:59 AM

Kirwin-
3. It would be great if the Colts jumped into a 3-4 look once in a while. Why? So they don't waste a rusher on a QB who routinely gets rid of the ball before the pass rush gets to him. Indianapolis is not built to switch into a 3-4, but 3-4 teams like Cleveland and San Diego got some opportunities against Brady that the 4-3 teams can't produce.

and where did that get them?
also doesn't Dallas play a 3-4, cuz they were more effective than anyone (first half only) of getting to Brady. But Kirwans sources probably forgot to tell him that.

***cstjohn17*** · 11-03-2007, 11:16 AM

Kirwan is about the best analyst out there, I can't think of any writer who is better or has his understanding of all the aspects of modern football (salary cap, roster decisions, depth, matchups, etc.).

Instead of countless articles about cameras, scoring points, etc. he focuses on football. I enjoyed this article, just like I enjoy the majority of his work.

sieglo · 11-03-2007, 11:17 AM

I love how the top o the Colts' to-do list is "complain about ther officiating".

Some things never change!!

(Meanwhile, one wonders why Kirwin didn't suggest to the Pats to ***** about all the offensive holding that the Colts' line does.)

SVN · 11-03-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cstjohn17

Kirwan is about the best analyst out there, I can't think of any writer who is better or has his understanding of all the aspects of modern football (salary cap, roster decisions, depth, matchups, etc.).

Instead of countless articles about cameras, scoring points, etc. he focuses on football. I enjoyed this article, just like I enjoy the majority of his work.

agreed. Even BB respects him a lot as i heard once chat with kirwan on the radio.

NYCPatsFan · 11-03-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sieglo

I love how the top o the Colts' to-do list is "complain about ther officiating".

Some things never change!!

(Meanwhile, one wonders why Kirwin didn't suggest to the Pats to ***** about all the offensive holding that the Colts' line does.)

I agree with both this and the previous post that said Kirwan is one of the best. I think Kirwan does some excellent work but to suggest the #1 advice that the Colts complain to officials? Disappointing...

letekro · 11-03-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCPatsFan

I agree with both this and the previous post that said Kirwan is one of the best. I think Kirwan does some excellent work but to suggest the #1 advice that the Colts complain to officials? Disappointing...

He's saying that putting that in the minds of the officials may nullify a big play to Moss - one that could be the difference in the game. I think this is good advice and I'm sure Dungy will be on the officials about it.

Moss better be careful. At Indy, he's not likely to get the benefit of the doubt on too many calls.

chrisfx811 · 11-03-2007, 11:58 AM

I read this yesterday on my phone, and was actually quite impressed with the analysis. It actually had me discussing the age of our lb's with my fiancee. She loved that btw.

bclaff · 11-03-2007, 02:02 PM

Ha Ha. Number 1 is about crying to the Refs. Right up Polian's alley.