Re: Benching Welker- Pathetic
It was the wrong time to make a point. Can't believe anyone could think otherwise.
It's not "making a point". It's following the strict rules and procedures that have been in place and have been at the foundation of the most successful post-cap franchise in the NFL. That nobody is above the system, that you do what is best for the team even if it means sacrifices.
Getting involved in the media circus was what caused me the most consternation leading up to the game. It was like a repeat of the leadup to the dreaded Game. The suddenly leaked BS video of the "sideline trip". The ridiculous attacks. They should have stayed out of it and use it as motivation like they usually do.
In my opinion, this team wasn't ready yet to win; they were too young and it was inevitable they'd have a game where the opponent was game, the breaks wouldn't go their way, they'd make mistakes, pressure builds and they wouldn't have the mental toughness to overcome it.
I think the Jets won by having a good gameplan and executing it very well with more intensity. They borrowed a page out of the Patriots-Rams playbook and chipped our receivers a lot at the line and disrupted their timing. That throws off the offense completely. There were several times Brady threw to the spot and the receivers just weren't there. The Jets were able to disrupt the protection a lot without blitzing, and their rare blitzes worked great, getting sacks or hurries. Patriots lost discipline and focus because they were getting beat in individual battles, took a lot of stupid penalties, pressed.
This will be an important lesson for a young team that will grow. We're built for the long haul and you just can't win every year. Who here thought we were ready yet? It would have been amazing if they won it all, but completely unexpected.