BradyManny
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I haven't really got a sense if there is any consensus on Patriot nation's feelings on the possibility of the Saints/Colts going 16-0. It's a pretty fascinating issue from a Patriots fan's standpoint.
One the one hand, I like that our 16-0 accomplishment is unique. On the other, I don't want to be like Don Shula and sit around praying no one else will achieve something the 07 Patriots team achieved. It's pathetic. Granted, I would much rather it not be the Colts to do it.
However, if either or both go undefeated, I still think its a slim chance we see a 19-0 team. You could argue that neither the Colts or Saints are that much better than some of the competitors in their conference, Chargers, Vikings for instance (Pats, on a good day...). And to have another team feel the pain of 18-1 (or 16-1, 17-1) would lessen the unique misery Patriot fans have faced in that regard.
Lastly, despite the chaos over the last week, I'm feeling confident about the Patriots' chances in the postseason. If 2007 proved anything, its that the playoffs are a crapshoot, and all it takes is 3-4 well played games. We still have the talent to win the Super Bowl and I think we can do it. If both the Saints and Colts went 16-0, and we had the opportunity to knock both of them off en route to a SB victory, it would be a dream scenario that would put a great deal of the lingering frustration from SB42 to bed. I know its a pipe dream, but its one scenario to keep in mind.
MODS: I screwed up the poll question. If possible, change the question to "would you be OK with another 16-0" team, as it is, its very confusing, sorry...
One the one hand, I like that our 16-0 accomplishment is unique. On the other, I don't want to be like Don Shula and sit around praying no one else will achieve something the 07 Patriots team achieved. It's pathetic. Granted, I would much rather it not be the Colts to do it.
However, if either or both go undefeated, I still think its a slim chance we see a 19-0 team. You could argue that neither the Colts or Saints are that much better than some of the competitors in their conference, Chargers, Vikings for instance (Pats, on a good day...). And to have another team feel the pain of 18-1 (or 16-1, 17-1) would lessen the unique misery Patriot fans have faced in that regard.
Lastly, despite the chaos over the last week, I'm feeling confident about the Patriots' chances in the postseason. If 2007 proved anything, its that the playoffs are a crapshoot, and all it takes is 3-4 well played games. We still have the talent to win the Super Bowl and I think we can do it. If both the Saints and Colts went 16-0, and we had the opportunity to knock both of them off en route to a SB victory, it would be a dream scenario that would put a great deal of the lingering frustration from SB42 to bed. I know its a pipe dream, but its one scenario to keep in mind.
MODS: I screwed up the poll question. If possible, change the question to "would you be OK with another 16-0" team, as it is, its very confusing, sorry...
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