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One would think so.
I've seen a few teams over the years who would prefer the offense, teams led by Manning, Warner and Elway. Obviously, when push came to shove they didn't win many Super Bowls. IMHO, defense does indeed win championships and Super Bowls. Even the best offenses should be able to be stopped more often then not with two minutes to go needing a touchdown. At least they should be stopped by any defense that is in the playoffs.
I would be really surprised if Bill Belichick or Parcells (the coaches I know best) would choose offense against a playoff defense, even with Brady as the QB.
One would think so.
I've seen a few teams over the years who would prefer the offense, teams led by Manning, Warner and Elway. Obviously, when push came to shove they didn't win many Super Bowls. IMHO, defense does indeed win championships and Super Bowls. Even the best offenses should be able to be stopped more often then not with two minutes to go needing a touchdown. At least they should be stopped by any defense that is in the playoffs.
I would be really surprised if Bill Belichick or Parcells (the coaches I know best) would choose offense against a playoff defense, even with Brady as the QB.
defense, and it's not close to me.
PJ. Hope all's well in China.
In the abstract, I agree. But in the very recent past, our D has been given a lead to hold in circumstances very similar to those proposed in the OP (17 yard line vs. 20, 2:39 to play vs. 2:00, four point lead vs. five). If I have to put my money on the table under the described circumstances, I'd put it on a healthy TB and the Offense. As I said in my other response, no disrespect intended to a Defense that went 18--0, but I have to go with the Pats Offense under the specific circumstances described.
Bad memories!!! I don't know what you're talking about, I'm covering my eyes!
It is the playoffs, the championship game, the Super Bowl. We are playing one of the top teams in the league. The offense has the ball at their won 20, down by 5 points with 2 minutes left
Which kind of team do we want to be? I know we should be 10 ahead with 2 minutes to go.
But given the choice whould you rather be the offense or defense?