Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

We should onside kick. I've had this idea since the the Saints did the onside kick in the 2nd half a few years ago (a decision i disagreed with) but why not go for the onside to open the game?

First thing in all honesty I think the Giants are a little better than us or at least even. At the end of the day they came to Gillette this year and put us to the sword. If we were the much better team, I would not do this. But over the years, it seems like teams try surprise onside kicks against us now and again with a pretty good success rate (I can remember Green Bay last year, Philly in 07, i'm sure theres more), and I can't remember us going for one.

But isn't this the best time to surprise the other team? No-one would expect it, plus with all those flashing lights going off it could be pretty tough for the guy you kick at to the field the kick cleanly, and you even have the factor of players being so juiced up for the game, I can remember a Green Bay player crying during the anthem last year.

You know we will defer if we win the coin toss, and if these kicks are supposed to be most effective when the other team isn't expecting in, are they ever going to NOT expect it more than the opening kickoff of a SuperBowl?

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

The Packers unsuccessfully tried to onside kick early in their playoff game against the Giants.

Personally not only do I think it's risky, but I think it sends the wrong message.......that we need to revert to "trick plays" to win instead of winning by good fundamental football

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

I'm pretty sure we've never recovered an onside kick under BB....so, yeeaaaa.....

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

Because it is the single worst idea proposed about this game. The Pats win this game through drive efficiency on offense and being opportunistic on defense. Starting the game with a 60% chance of forfeiting a drive and putting the defense behind the 8 ball is lunacy.

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

Id rather pin them deep and hold them to a 3 and out.

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

an onsides kick would not be a good idea unless we were behind at the end of the game. however, stealing a possession from the Giants is not a bad idea. perhaps a fake punt when we only need a yard or two for the first down.

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

As iffy as our D has been, we've got to show faith in them. Make the other team go the whole field. No turnovers and certainly no onside kicks please

Re: Just an idea... If we kick off to start the game
 

1) They'd be expecting it

2) Rather not risk giving an explosive offense good field position

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Put the pipe down and get away from the computer. The LAST thing I want to see is the Giants starting the Superbowl on the Pats 30. Drugs are bad, mkay...

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The last time the Patriots recovered an onside kick was against Bill Belichick and the Cleveland Browns. So ouch, Beli has never been good at those.