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For the most part I agree with Burke's grading of the Pats and Broncos, but giving BB a B+ because he left his starters out there? The Pats were coached brilliantly, and the point was to play four full quarters. I think this goes in BB's top ten best coached games of his career. Grade: A+ in my opinion.
Tom Brady turns in fabulous effort in New England Patriots' defeat of Denver Broncos - Chris Burke - SI.com
Coaching: The game plan was flawless. When these teams met during the regular season, New England had all sorts of trouble stifling the Broncos' ground attack. That wasn't the case in the rematch -- Tebow had no room to free up his option looks, no matter where he went with them. New England raced out to an early lead, then kept its foot on the gas until late in the fourth. The only head-scratcher from Bill Belichick: Leaving his offensive starters on the field throughout, despite enjoying a comfortable lead and seeing Hernandez exit with a possible concussion. Grade: B+
Tom Brady turns in fabulous effort in New England Patriots' defeat of Denver Broncos - Chris Burke - SI.com
Coaching: The game plan was flawless. When these teams met during the regular season, New England had all sorts of trouble stifling the Broncos' ground attack. That wasn't the case in the rematch -- Tebow had no room to free up his option looks, no matter where he went with them. New England raced out to an early lead, then kept its foot on the gas until late in the fourth. The only head-scratcher from Bill Belichick: Leaving his offensive starters on the field throughout, despite enjoying a comfortable lead and seeing Hernandez exit with a possible concussion. Grade: B+