Steve Burton's Observation
 

Played a round at Shining Rock In Northbridge yesterday and ran into Steve Burton at the turn.

Had a quick chat regarding Thursday night's game and said that he hasn't seen BB as PO'ed during and after a game in a LONG time.

I asked him if there was anything outside of the Zo interview at the 1/2 or the post-game presser that stuck out and he said, "lotta colorful metaphors in the locker room".

Not really surprising but I thought SB's perspective was interesting as he's been pretty close to the team during the BB era and has had good access.

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As a long time observer of all things BB, he realy was over the top POed. Shoulda been because his team played poorly, displayed a lack of energy, had several stupid drive extending penalties, celebrated meaningless plays before stoping the enemy on 3rd down, displayed no concern on the sidelines for the vicious thrashing that the D was experiencing on the field while making another inexperienced QB look like a HOF lock.

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Some where Dean Peas is saying "See what I mean?"

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Reflecting on thursday night it reminded me of how the pats played the Ravens in their last real game, in a sleep walking funk.

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I think that pretty much narrows it down.

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Sounds like the infusion of youth needs some discipline and focus. Time for the leadership in the locker room to right the ship. BB can only do so much as far as preparing these new guys to play....he's already said it's partly coaching, but that's just to take heat off the guys actually screwing up.

Let's see how much sunk in when they play the Giants....

Just my 2 cents worth..

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There was a huge difference in their energy from this game to the first 2. HUGE.

It was almost as though they thought, "This is a preseason game at home against the worst team in the league. We just need to show up and we'll win." Glad they got a wake up call.

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There are certain lessons that young players need to learn. One of those lessons is that ANY team is capable of EMBARRASSING any other team in this league.

Hope they managed to learn it from a preseason game so they don't have to get trounced in a game that counts to get the message.

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Agreed but too many players on D acted as if being embarrased was of no concern. I REALLY miss the vet winning is everything attitude leadership that retired from our D. Wilfie can't do it alone.

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I don't expect to see much of the #1 defense against the giants. There is no reason to risk injury.