SunsOutGunsOut
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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The principle apparently being beaten into the Patriots right now (as evidenced by Blount's 'shocking' statement) is execution - only the Pats can beat the Pats. If the O-line that goes into the playoffs (the healthiest version possible in 12 days) does its job, then the Pats can beat anybody in the field. If they fail, then they can be one and done like any other team. The defense is good enough to keep the games in reach in case the offense sputters a bit, but it won't score 21 points itself. Nor will special teams.
The Seahawks are not unbeatable. The team that monkey-stomped the Donkeys last year did not roll through the prior two playoff games, and was a catch away from watching the Niners play the Donkeys. I would not be surprised to see another team knock them out before that is an issue. The Pats, without Chandler Jones, were driving for the winning score in Green Bay and stalled. Anyone suffering through delusions that a now limited Rodgers (reports are his calf will not heal and may get worse with continued play time) on a neutral field rather than home field represents an unbeatable foe must not have watched that prior game.
I look forward to the ride, and hope the Pats play to the level they are capable. If so, then the sky's the limit.
Is C.Jones really 100% healthy? Some might say that its a shame Ayers playing time being cut down since his return a negative. Lets be honest .. C.Jones makes me wonder at times if he is even on the field. However, when that boy is on his game .. he is lethal ..