We are spoiled, I will admit it... - Page 4 - New England Patriots Forums

Sean Pa Patriot · 12-23-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

I don't give a rat's ass what you or anyone else decide to complain about, for the most part. I do care when it ruins the game thread of a 14-0 team just because people can't exercise a little impulse control, however. To read some of the crap in the game threads the past few weeks, you'd think the Patriots were 8-7 and struggling to get into the playoffs.

Which goes to my original thread.. We are spoiled in winning games 56-10 every week.. And that is what sometimes we expect against a lesser opponent.

dtbrks · 12-23-2007, 08:13 PM

I agree, we are spoiled fans.
I mean, what could be better right now. The team is 15-0 and we can find ways to knit pick. Maybe because they haven't actually won the superbowl since 04.

Scouse Patriot · 12-23-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stcjones

I get your point.....but while BB was getting roasted for "running up" the score and never taking his foot off the gas pedal.....I GOT what he was doing.....he was grooving his team for the playoffs.....You don't let UP on the other guy during the playoffs......you don't ever COAST thinking.....OH well....we're up by 21 late in the 3rd quarter,......let's run 3 plays up the gut and punt......etc

Sometimes you just have to be smart and assess whats infront of you. Belichick isn't dumb enough to have his team play hard and high emotionaly all season long. Players not only will be physically jaded but emotionally. Emotionally drained can be worse than physically. Coasting is not how I'd put it as you read. You still want them to retain focus and play a solid game but relax a little, less intensity because it'll help them down the line when it does come down to it. Which it will do.