Recent content by brdmaverick

I agree that the idea behind playing the starters a lot is...... 1.) Set the playoff tone 2.) Kill the opponents' will 3.) Earn your rest with a sweep

We should essentially be looking at this pick as an 'old school first rounder'. During the glory days we were consistently picking between 28-32, so 34 really seems like a first rounder. As noted by someone previously, we are in rebuilding mode and need talent on rookie contracts. We're not...

I noticed they even have fans as part of the interviewees. I wonder if it includes anyone from this message board.

Yes, I too was impressed by the quality of the video given how old it was. Because even now if you look up footage from Super Bowl 36 it looks awful compared to today's standards.

Yes, that is pretty crazy that Rodney Harrison isnt' getting more attention for Hall of Fame. As other have noted he already had a HOF career in San Diego, nevermind his clutch plays during the Patriots post seasons. You would think that two interceptions in SB 39 would be the cherry on top...

Good point, towards the end of 2006 through the beginning of 2008 they had a stretch of 25-2, but still a full 9 games short of the run you mentioned.....that is pretty crazy

Instead of writing my post above, I should have just 'liked' your post, haha. My sentiments exactly

I think this story line is overplayed. Should the 49ers have known the OT rules.....of course....but while it's not 'a good look' I don't think it would have changed anything. Today everyone is saying "49ers should have deffered" saying it's not strategic to take the ball first. They are...

And nor should it! It would definitely change the GOAT narrative though

Very true, but try convincing the media of that. Let's be real, even when Brady had four wins we weren't exactly saying "Montana and Brady have nothing to do with each other", instead we were saying "Brady is the GOAT"

Yup, I was rooting against Mahomes for every Super Bowl he has been in, but I have to hand it to me...winning three but ESPECIALLY this one was impressive. He didn't have a loaded roster, and if I got to handpick the opponents he had to play on a title run, I would have said @BUF, @BAL...

I hear ya. In my older, wiser years now I can look back and admit I placed far too much importance on the results of football games in my 20's. Accepting any loss took work, nevermind Super Bowl 42. That did a number on me..... But now I have perspective, and I recall being a fan who dreamed of...

Right, absolutely no rebuttals to anything you are saying. Exactly, the 07 had the best roster and was most dominant. Clock Killin Corey Dillon was an absolute beast and definitely gave them an 'added layer'. But yes, the '03 team was just pure fun in terms of all their nail-biting games and...

I could see him being a backup that would be good enough to put in for a few games if the starter were hurt.

Hi Everyone, It's the Friday before the Super Bowl, and while we're not in the big game this year I thought it would be a good time to reminisce about the good 'ole days....and specifically about the 2003 Patriots. Of their six Super Bowl-winning teams, I think this one often gets overlooked...