Sivy
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Ya, but if you remember that 2001 team actually showed up for the game. They played the Rams tough and did some things (rough up the WR's, jump the slants) that would end up being part of the blueprint for BB's gameplan in the SB. That Pats team cam out of that game with a lot of confidence based on how they played.
I'm not sure how much confidence was gained when they walked out of the dome Monday night?
Although it would be sweet if the colts and saints are both undefeated and the pats beat them both on the way to a 4th superbowl trophy.
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Although it would be sweet if the colts and saints are both undefeated and the pats beat them both on the way to a 4th superbowl trophy.
We're far more likely, IMHO, to be watching Indy in Miami than the Saints. Just a gut feeling.
If you're going to take a lesson from the 2001 Rams, think about how we stopped their offense.
Martz stubbornly tried to win the Superbowl with his predictable slants and in cuts to receivers and Faulk out of the backfield. Belichick figured him out, we stopped Martz's favorite things, he didn't adjust, and the Pats pulled off a huge upset.
Teams are now effectively stopping our explosive offense because of predictability and over-use of shot gun, and inability to win if Welker doesn't have a phenomenal game.
Ya, but if you remember that 2001 team actually showed up for the game. They played the Rams tough and did some things (rough up the WR's, jump the slants) that would end up being part of the blueprint for BB's gameplan in the SB. That Pats team cam out of that game with a lot of confidence based on how they played.
I'm not sure how much confidence was gained when they walked out of the dome Monday night?
I can't help but notice, BB has been a little TOO predictable this year. So much so that even Pats fans are asking if he's jumped the shark. Now, this may definitely be due to the new OC and a D flooded with rooks and missing half a dozen vets. But just maybe, BB is doing this deliberately? Saving his best for the last...maybe he knows that having predictable plays right now is enough to get us into the playoffs, by which time the other teams would have let their guard down somewhat.
The play calling is an issue but it's not deliberate.
Belichick is doing everything he can and is involved with film review, pre-game-planning, etc. He wouldn't give up any games.
Unfortunately he can't be 5 places at the same time. His coordinators start out following the game plan, then revert back to their predictable personal tendencies. This is why our 2nd half stats are so pathetic and we choke so often now.
Much more likely.
But right now I still think that we can correct our problems enough to make it to the SB. There's no one in the AFC who I think is hands down a much better team. The Colts have to be the favorites, and deservedly so, but that doesn't mean they will make it to the SB.
NO and Minnesota look like the best teams in the NFL right now, and I think it would take a major upgrade of our pass rush to beat either one. If we somehow do make it to Miami against the Saints, I think that the biggest lesson we will have gained from Monday's debacle is that we will be better prepared for New Orlean's speed. Like the 2001 Rams, they have a lot of it, and I think it caught us by surprise. We would be better prepared next time. Whether it would make a difference is another question altogether.
I attended that game. It was a night game and it took me a
long time to get frisked before I got into the stadium. The
game was decided by a couple of Patriot mistakes. Final score
was 24 to 17.
Monday's game was a complete blowout. It was a complete domination
by the Saint's offense and defense. The Patriots had better come up
with some innovations of their own or this season may be in jeopardy.
I'm sure the Dolphins are studying the Saint's game film to see how
they shut down both Welker and Moss.
You all suck, I'm just trying to be positvie pants over here.