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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 thought that 4th down-- throwing mid out of bounds -- was pretty risky as it appeared to me in realtime that there was a second still left on the clock when the ball when out of bounds, and could've lead to a disastrous last chance for Oakland
So given the scenario -- about 8 seconds extra than what kneel down provides
I'm okay with them doing the delayed kneel instead of running the ball as there's a reduced chance of fumble.
But on that last play, with 3 seconds, instead of what brady did, i'd rather have:
1. He have thrown it deeper down the middle (just pick a spot where no player was), thus the clock doesn't stop till the ball hits the ground
2. He could've gone ran back with the ball thru the endzone; safety, but chewing off the 3 seconds, but even if there was a second left we'd just squib it on the kickoff
5) Revis is not as good as I thought he would be.
You also have to consider that, with the new rules, there is no such thing anymore as 100% shutdown corner who never gets beat.I keep telling myself a few things as it pertains to this subject:
--he's helping the overall scheme and in ways that we may not be able to see as easily as the one vs one matchups. He's doing his job on a lot of plays that we don't realize, which likely shifts the target and other aspects
--we haven't used him in the press man coverage as much as we'd like, at least as much as I can tell in the first 3 games. Obviously this does not utilize his strengths as much
--Revis has been known to have some off games at times. Just look it up during his time with the Jets and Bucs
--no matter what, I'd still rather have him over Talib due to the health factor, attitude, and toughness alone
bizarre that there are any complaints about one of the best defenses in the league'
McDaniels calling the 2nd to last timeout at 1:06 left in the 1st half. Patriots had 2nd and 6 at the Oakland 13 yard line.
B-O-N-E-H-E-A-D.
There was no need for that and it cost the team 4 points, almost 7.
You also have to consider that, with the new rules, there is no such thing anymore as 100% shutdown corner who never gets beat.
What defense would that be?
We haven't faced a single good QB this year yet.
Ok, and in 2011 those bad QBs would have put up 20+ points. This team hasn't given up a TD in 7 quarters. That's great, I don't care who they're playing.
I suppose you sort of have to give him credit for not giving up any big scoring plays like Talib and Sherman did today.While you have a valid point about the rules, a rookie QB isn't supposed to beat you 5/6 times, with a pass interference penalty thrown in to boot; at least not for that kind of money or talent, anyway.
No matter, since they won--which is all that's important.
I do question what game some posters were watching when they see a rookie QB on the road in his 3rd game, throwing strikes in 5/6 opportunities against our supposed "shutdown" CB (along with a DPI penalty) and then walk away thinking "that was a solid effort, he looked very good...." LOL
Revis didn't even have an incomplete attempt until the final drive of the game, and that's out of 7 attempt including his DPI penalty vs a rookie QB.
Completely disagree.
Both KT and Dobson have looked good when they play, and both have caught basically everything they've had a chance to catch. They're also open a lot, so i'd say their lack of production is more about protection and time for Brady to get to his 3rd progression and less about how well they are playing.
Revis has looked great so far, what are you talking about? He has been on point for basically every completion against him, its just the receiver made incredible plays off perfect passes.... It happens. I'll take those catches any day of the week.
Brady looked about as good as a QB can play under such duress. So unless you think he is going to morph into R Wilson tommorow, I don't know what you can expect.
Here's a thought. Watching the defense the last two weeks, and especially today, I wondered when was the last time the defense held a team under ten points and the Pats won by a TD or less....essentially winning the close defensive battles. It has happened three times in the Belichick era
2001 12-9 vs Buf
2003 9-3 vs Clev
2004 13-7 vs NYJ
I suppose you sort of have to give him credit for not giving up any big scoring plays like Talib and Sherman did today.
bizarre that there are any complaints about one of the best defenses in the league'