Tone changes as we get closer.
 

Other than Welker's deadpan foot references, the tone coming from the guys has changed.

The Voice of The Fan: FVP: Patriots Intensity And Focus Increase As Sunday Approaches

Re: Tone changes as we get closer.
 

Related update: on WEEI, D&H were talking about Welker distancing himself from his "foot" presser yesterday.

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Elle T changing his tone as well.
NFL.com news: Tomlinson sees chance to redeem himself against New England

Especially when they've sent you home in the playoffs twice. In 2007, the Chargers hosted the Patriots in the second round and blew a 21-13 lead in the fourth quarter before falling 24-21. The normally laid-back Tomlinson lost his cool and went after a Patriots player, upset that some New England players were dancing on the Chargers logo at midfield at Qualcomm Stadium. He called the Patriots "disrespectful" that night and said they "showed no class."


So, Tomlinson fit right in with this Jets-Patriots rivalry that has plenty of bad blood of its own.

"As far as now, it seems years ago for me," Tomlinson said. "I really don't focus on them. It's a different team, a different type of team and that was really in the past for me. I'm just happy I get another opportunity to play."

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It's their first playoff game of the season and that is pretty much what they have said every year before a playoff game. They seem very prepared for this meeting, to me. The may not light it up in the first quarter after a bye week (some have not played in 2 weeks) but, once they hit stride it's over.

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IMO, The Jets struggles in the red area are key. 40% is bad. The rest of this is just noise surrounding the game.