OK, I will say it...

I would like to know where Stork's head was, though. I think he left it up at Gillette.

I've definitely re calibrated my expectations for these playoffs. I think we're a lot more likely to go one and done than repeat. Even if Edelman comes back healthy, I'm not sure if that'll be enough.

I have no idea what to expect going forward. A 2009 style humiliating exit wouldn't surprise me, nor would the Pats stomping whoever they play. I don't like our chances in Denver though if it comes to that.

Josh's play calling was totally predictable. No quick plays. Everything was a run up the middle followed by more runs up the middle followed by a punt. You can't piss away 90% of the game and win, even against the Fins

BradyFTW! said:

I've definitely re calibrated my expectations for these playoffs. I think we're far more likely to go one and done than repeat.

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We'll see. Not one game on the bracket is a cake walk. But I am sure that this team is much better with JE and Vollmer than without.

Two weeks to prepare with the greatest coach and QB ever. I'm not betting against that coming off the bye. They will also have every key player on defense on the field at the same time minus Easley.

There is no juggernaut in the NFL this season, but you guys are still the biggest favorite to come out of the AFC. I don't think Osweiler is ready to play a great game in the playoffs yet, and there is no unbeatable team from the NFC. I can't take the Cardinals seriously yet, regardless of the fact that they are leading the league in offense and defense, which I imagine is a rare feat. I am also not high on the Panthers' offense, even though they are playing well, I think they could be limited in the playoffs. So just enjoy the ride, you could be one and done or win it again.

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Josh's play calling was totally predictable. No quick plays. Everything was a run up the middle followed by more runs up the middle followed by a punt. You can't piss away 90% of the game and win, even against the Fins

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What game were you watching? On a percentage basis, they were chucking the ball downfield at a rate we haven't seen all season.

Hopefully, getting Vollmer back will help our line a little and add Edleman with Amendola and teams not being able to double Gronk and hopefully, offense will bounce back!!!!

Why come out so conservative and basically give up the first half. 3rd and 8 and you hand off and run into the line.

Edelman should demand a pay hike......2-4 without
The straw that stirs the drink

Bombdog said:

Why come out so conservative and basically give up the first half. 3rd and 8 and you hand off and run into the line.

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Got Jackson some work
Kept Brady alive

Edit: Did Jackson not get work? Is Brady dead? WTFs with the disagree?


Are people here just unable to read?

RhodyPatriot said:

The injuries have thoroughly exposed Josh McDaniels.
He is not utilizing all the personnel at his disposal nor is he game planning with any intelligence.
He is not adjusting on the fly.

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How about because of the injuries to the o-line and key players like edelman brady didn't have enough time to execute the offense. Brady had little or no time today. Theo-line couldn't run block either, so nothing mcdaniels could call would have worked.

#5 LT and #2 RT.. With 3 rookie interior linemen who have played more games than they have in any other season until now.. Think on that for a bit..

2 weeks from now i'll go back to being blindly optimistic and it'll be "kill everybody" but looking at it right now based on what i've seen lately i just don't see a very good chance that this team wins it all.

It's gone beyond just being bad, it's got to the point where the offense can barely function at all.

DaBruinz said:

#5 LT and #2 RT.. With 3 rookie interior linemen who have played more games than they have in any other season until now.. Think on that for a bit..

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Good point about the rookies hitting a wall.

Deus Irae said:

What game were you watching? On a percentage basis, they were chucking the ball downfield at a rate we haven't seen all season.

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I know things are getting desperate once Brady starts throwing long down the field. That's been going on since the Denver game, and is opposite of what our offense is based upon.

They are low percentage throws and don't work very often. I don't believe that has much to do with JMcD, but I thought I'd add to your comment about chucking the ball downfield.

OL looked the worst in this game. Pocket collapses and Brady got ankle tweeked and knock-downs..

What's the ideal OL going into the playoffs?

Vollmer - Stork - Andrews - Kline - Cannon ?

Isnt this basically the same ol from the beginning of the year? Only thing that changed was loss of edelman and lewis and amendola

With amendola, white and edelman i think we will be fine

Patswinagain said:

Our offensive line is horrible!

This is the 1 area that could cost us a SB

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ZOMG I think you may have discovered something the rest of the football-watching community was unaware of!

In all seriousness it is being reported that the Pats only had 37-38 players dresses who could be coined "full-go" FWIW.

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I know things are getting desperate once Brady starts throwing long down the field. That's been going on since the Denver game, and is opposite of what our offense is based upon.

They are low percentage throws and don't work very often. I don't believe that has much to do with JMcD, but I thought I'd add to your comment about chucking the ball downfield.

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I dont know. I've always felt Brady throwing it long was simply a way of keeping the defense honest and making the defense back up a bit/open up the middle some. So much of the Patriots bread and butter being the short and medium. They can get predictable especially if the oline is being porous.

Kind of like making a defense honor the run.