Talks about BB's situation, Vrabel and the shows the importance of bye weeks.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Excute, play smart, no turnovers, limit penalties, and hit the other guy harder then he hits you.denverpatsfan said:We got to get over the bye thing. We are not getting one this season. Let's concentrate on the teams that won three games to make it to the SB. What was their formula for success?
Once we win the first week, the lack of a bye will mean little to nothing. Sure, we won't have had the week of rest but Belichick can manage that however he feels like as we've already won the division. The Patriots are more than mentally tough enough to deal with road playoff games.denverpatsfan said:We got to get over the bye thing. We are not getting one this season.
shatch62 said:Not the make or break that Felger makes it out to be. Yes, the Patriots only have won it all when they had the bye but recent NFL history shows it is not vital.
In 3 of the last 6 years and 4 of the last 8 years a wildcard team made the Super Bowl.
XXXVIII Feb. 1, 2004 New England 32, Carolina 29
XXXV Jan. 28, 2001 Baltimore 34, N.Y. Giants 7
XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000 St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16
XXXII Jan. 25, 1998 Denver 31, Green Bay 24
Carolina, Baltimore, Tennessee and GB all were wildcard teams. The Bye has not been as vital as it used to be since free agency. Before the non bye teams were great and the wildcard teams were fringe teams. Teams that were good enough to make the playoffs but not great. Now, there are no "great" (by great I mean a team that has no weakness) teams. Every team in the playoffs has a weakness. Indy's, NE, Cinny all have issues on defense. Denver can't really on the passing game. Jacksonville has a below average O. You get the point. The Pats would be better off having the bye but they can still win without it.
What! I ain't bee-uutiful and butt-kissin' p-p-personable? Sniff, this is so devastatin' to me ego.PatsWickedPissah said:Using exellence and Felgie in the same sentence is an oxymoron.
Excellent analysis. Had PROFESSIONAL REPORTER Felgie did the same and said "Hey research at first shows WC teams fail, but look deeper and you'll see other factors that..." But no, instead good looks and personalities are the game for today's media, not facts. Otherwise guys like Miguel, Box O Rocks and insightful analysis like yours would be featured. Thanks again for the insight.