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I absolutely agree with Tedy, that the first playoff game will be the difference. By getting that monkey off of their backs, they should then gain some needed confidence and momentum heading into the AFCCG. I would think that the AFCCG could be a whole different animal, and that the team itself would play a lot looser and overall more effectively in their 2nd game.
It's the first one that worries me more too, and by taking it the usual one game at a time approach, they should be able to handle it this yr. After winning that inital game in the divisional round, it may act as a springboard for the remainder of the tournament.
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Patiently waiting to defend the next "bubble" player in this summer's training camp.....
"Entering this season, the Patriots were 6-32 all-time when allowing 450 or more yards.
This season, they are 5-0."
As much as this stat seems to be good this yr, I can't help but being slightly concerned at the same time. I certainly hope that this defense can hold the other team to pts in the early 20's or so, and that our offensive line gives Brady time to find his target (not to mention keeps him off his ass).
These 2 aspects will pave the way to a successful postseason, in my opinion, and are the 2 biggest wildcards moving forward.
As confident as I am in the team overall, I just can't help going back to the worries of the defense, and the pass coverage specifically. I am very optimistic, but cautious at the same time.
EDIT: After looking at the article again, there is no doubt that any success in the postseason would easily be Belichick's greatest single season accomplishment, at least in my eyes. If he is able to pull off victories in the playoffs against elite talent with the smoke and mirrors style of bend but don't break to this level, he will surprise even the biggest supporters outside of Boston.
86 "big" plays this year of 20+ yards....yet somehow only allowing 5 TD's of over 20 yards (same number as Pittsburgh, who in comparison only allowed 39 "big" plays), that is amazing.
It's very obvious that the key to winning in the playoffs this year is more concerning our offense and will it be able to generate 30 or more points a game than to worry about the defense containing the opponent.
We know the defense will likely give up yardage and points....what we don't know is will the offense be able to take on the toughest defenses in the AFC and score on them?
"Entering this season, the Patriots were 6-32 all-time when allowing 450 or more yards.
This season, they are 5-0."
As much as this stat seems to be good this yr, I can't help but being slightly concerned at the same time. I certainly hope that this defense can hold the other team to pts in the early 20's or so, and that our offensive line gives Brady time to find his target (not to mention keeps him off his ass).
These 2 aspects will pave the way to a successful postseason, in my opinion, and are the 2 biggest wildcards moving forward.
As confident as I am in the team overall, I just can't help going back to the worries of the defense, and the pass coverage specifically. I am very optimistic, but cautious at the same time.
EDIT: After looking at the article again, there is no doubt that any success in the postseason would easily be Belichick's greatest single season accomplishment, at least in my eyes. If he is able to pull off victories in the playoffs against elite talent with the smoke and mirrors style of bend but don't break to this level, he will surprise even the biggest supporters outside of Boston.
86 "big" plays this year of 20+ yards....yet somehow only allowing 5 TD's of over 20 yards (same number as Pittsburgh, who in comparison only allowed 39 "big" plays), that is amazing.
Personally,I think Belichick has nothing to prove to anyone,even if the team never wins another playoff game under his regime.
Bill is already one of the greatest HCs ever and what he does in terms of success in the future is just more icing on the cake.
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Personally,I think Belichick has nothing to prove to anyone,even if the team never wins another playoff game under his regime.
Bill is already one of the greatest HCs ever and what he does in terms of success in the future is just more icing on the cake.
While your statement is very true, there are those outside of the N.England area who talk of the one and done's post-Spygate.
I certainly agree with you, and feel as though he does not have anything at all to prove; but success this yr with a lot of doubters due to the defense will make a very strong solidification towards his greatness.
Looking at those stats and watching the defense this yr, any other team would easily have a losing record. If there is success in this yr's playoffs from the 2011 Pats, this aspect will not go un-noticed. Somehow, someway, Belichick has once again made a monument out of some scotch tape and empty pop cans.
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Patiently waiting to defend the next "bubble" player in this summer's training camp.....
It's very obvious that the key to winning in the playoffs this year is more concerning our offense and will it be able to generate 30 or more points a game than to worry about the defense containing the opponent.
We know the defense will likely give up yardage and points....what we don't know is will the offense be able to take on the toughest defenses in the AFC and score on them?
I'm still wondering where this 30pt number came from. The Pats have only surrendered 30 or more points once this year, and without a pick 6 the number would actually be 0. If the offense takes care of the ball they'll most likely be called on to score between 20-27 pts a game. This is a pretty tough task, but far from the 30+pts that keeps getting thrown out there. The only game where a 30+pt game being a requirement is likely would be the SB against either NO or GB, but both of those teams have defenses that are somewhat suspect.
It's very obvious that the key to winning in the playoffs this year is more concerning our offense and will it be able to generate 30 or more points a game than to worry about the defense containing the opponent.
We know the defense will likely give up yardage and points....what we don't know is will the offense be able to take on the toughest defenses in the AFC and score on them?
Why exactly does the offense need 30 points?
When has an opposing offense scored 30?
Five of the six AFC participants in the tournament will not have an offense that even remotely approaches elite. One would be pressed to make the case any of them are good.
In a game against Green Bay and New Orleans, traditional measurements go out the window.
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