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"Matt Millen syndrome"Grigson will then draft another WR in the first round lol.
This should be a no-brainer for everyone here. Division first, always. We want the Green Beans to lose. With every loss by a division rival, the Patriots are one step closer to the playoffs. Besides, the Colts already have lost a game, New Jersey hasn't.
That's one of those games where I can't say until the game actually starts
This should be a no-brainer for everyone here. Division first, always.
That's me. I get the tactical approach of clearing away division rivals early but I just can't let go of the desire for a Cosmic Karmic Crushing of the Colts.I think that's one of the interesting thing about sports… You're watching something and you realize huh, I'm rooting for X, who'd a thunk it.
Intellectually rooting for the Colts because the Jets are in the division. But the Colts losing this year will be very sweet every time. So, as you say, I guess we have to wait until game time.
That's a good point...could be more helpful to have the Colts lose.I totally get that. This early in the season, any standings watching should usually start and end within the division. But yet...
I also know that the Colts' weak division gives them a huge advantage in playoff seeding. And that, as the defending Superbowl champions with a 2-0 start, the Patriots can reasonably be expected to be a major playoff contender. And that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Jets' quarterback. So I think you can make a case that an out-of-division loss for the Colts is realistically more valuable to the Patriots.
I totally get that. This early in the season, any standings watching should usually start and end within the division. But yet...
I also know that the Colts' weak division gives them a huge advantage in playoff seeding. And that, as the defending Superbowl champions with a 2-0 start, the Patriots can reasonably be expected to be a major playoff contender. And that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Jets' quarterback. So I think you can make a case that an out-of-division loss for the Colts is realistically more valuable to the Patriots.
Division smivision. The Pats are going 16-0 so they don't need the help.
Another way to look at it is if the Jests beat Indy they could possibly knock Indy out of the playoff race at the end. How sweet would it be to see Indy lose out on a tiebreaker?
Btw, I hate seeing Indy referred to as the Colts. I've never put those two words together and I never will. J-E-S-T Jest Jest Jest
I want the Colts to have a crappy season too but I don't want them to have them get a 1st pick in the first round lol....
Don't be scared, they'll only be relevant in media talks. Regardless who wins, they'll eventually fall.I disagree completely, especially at this point in the season. I don't like the idea of New Jersey at 2-0 and possibly building any kind of momentum, especially with that defense. Fitzpatrick is a mediocre QB, not a terrible one and they have reasonable weapons around him. Division first!
It's not a matter of being "scared," it's being realistic. New Jersey is an unknown quantity at this juncture and one of three teams that MUST fail for the Patriots to succeed. Is anyone here scared of Indy in the playoffs? Look at the Jets schedule and if they win tonight they conceivably could start the season 5-0. WE DO NOT WANT THAT, PEOPLE!Don't be scared, they'll only be relevant in media talks. Regardless who wins, they'll eventually fall.
Imagine how much hand-wringing it would cause the Dolphin/Bills fans if the JEST have a better division record (more for the entire season than just standing after 2 weeks).
I don't understand this logic, we're gunning for a bye and homefield. Colts have a shot at that and the Jest do not.This should be a no-brainer for everyone here. Division first, always. We want the Green Beans to lose. With every loss by a division rival, the Patriots are one step closer to the playoffs. Besides, the Colts already have lost a game, New Jersey hasn't.
You fell victim to one of the classic blunders - The most famous of which is "never get involved in a yardage war in Foxboro" - but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go in against Brady when you've pissed him off"! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha...
As I pointed out the Green Beans could start the season at 5-0 if they win tonight (following with Eagles/Dolphins/Redskins) and that is not something we want, believe me. We can take care of business with Indy by beating them in week six.I don't understand this logic, we're gunning for a bye and homefield. Colts have a shot at that and the Jest do not.