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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I'll say it again if there is one thing we should be praising again and again after todays game it is the way the defense responded in the clutch. They proved that they could hold up a good team in the 4th quarter and OT and give the offense many chances to get back the lead.Cunningham played really well. McCourty is learning. He got called for PI in the first half for not turning his head, but made the adjustment later on to break up a huge 3rd down pass. Spikes and Mayo were critical in shutting down Rice. Deaderick also didn't look out of place in his first start of the season. These kids are growing so quickly.
I think the 3rd down stop with about 9 minutes left was the turning point and possibly the win for the game.
I'll say it again if there is one thing we should be praising again and again after todays game it is the way the defense responded in the clutch. They proved that they could hold up a good team in the 4th quarter and OT and give the offense many chances to get back the lead.
2010 draftees who are still here, in this game:
McCourty - started poor, massive play at the end.
Gronk - one catch. Big catch though.
Spikes - immense.
Cunningham - Looked like a 2nd round pick. Could be a star.
Price - inactive.
Hernandez - Great until OT.
Mesko - MVP. What a Punt.
Deaderick - Started. Awesome.
Fletcher - UDFA. Limited duty in the Nickel, but made some plays.
Then you've got Chung, Arrington, Mayo, Meriweather, Crable and others who played there part.
This D finally put it all together in the 2nd half.
Arrington in particular impressed me. Boldin barely got off the line of scrimmage. Kyle owned him.
I'll say it again if there is one thing we should be praising again and again after todays game it is the way the defense responded in the clutch. They proved that they could hold up a good team in the 4th quarter and OT and give the offense many chances to get back the lead.