OFFICIAL GAMEDAY: Patriots @ Cardinals Week 1

[TBR]

 

[Triumph]

Totally agree on the panic. BB waited to see whether AZ could get set in time for the FG.

On the spiking...4th down probably had a lot to do with it.

Whats with Ariens blowing all his time outs so early?

 

[chumpchange]

Man it feels good to finally get that missed field goal break, usually we never get that luck.

Bill's onto something. No more icing the kicker--just make them hurry and they ice themselves.

 

[jmt57]

I'm really interested in re-watching the game and focusing on the play of the offensive line (and to a lesser degree the defensive line as well).

But not tonight.

I'm just going to savor this victory.

 

[Peachhead]

The defense wasn't as good in the second half. I realize the Cards are super talented but the tackling was really bad and the third down defense was pretty bad again. Other than that, it was a great performance.

Plenty of coaching points for BB to harp on in practice this week. And best of all, we still won. Perfect week for BB.

 

[Belichick8384]

Takes me back about 4 years when in a game between these two early in the year the home team missed a late FG and lost the game by two.

Looks like the shoe is on the other foot...

 

[DaBronxPats14]

Great Win! ALWAYS Billieve!

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Let's hear it also for the unexpected beast (at least upon signing...) - Chris Long!

Justin Coleman TRe Flowers and Vincent Valentine all made big plays.

 

[patchick]

Whats with Ariens blowing all his time outs so early?

That was absolutely fascinating. He's no dummy...my guess is that he wanted his offense to feel confident and unhurried. Timing-wise, it did work!

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Imagine what Jimmy will do with Gronk!!!!

And more Snaps for Hogan and Mitchell who look like great fits for this team.

 

[Joker]

Hey Carson...eat shyt and stay alive...you got a lot more turds to gulp down you ignorant punk moron

 

[Joey007]

Karma Cowboys too.

Only the Ravens won.

But them beating the Bills helps make up for it a bit.

 

[Ross12]

WHAT does Goodell do NOW?

Outlaw the Patriots?

He's probably on the phone right now getting Kensil on the next available flight to sweep the Phoenix stadium for any possible evidence, non-evidence, rumor, hearsay, or fabrication that could be considered to more probably than not be generally cheating.

 

[patchick]

And more Snaps for Hogan and Mitchell who look like great fits for this team.

That was one of the most encouraging long-term signs -- it looks like the Patriots have 4 actual wide receivers.

 

[varjao]

Someone could open a post-game official thread , oh man I dont think I'll be able to slep any soon, already 1am here

 

[n6249c]

Dungy can barely hide his disgust, and I love it!

Dungy also had to give BB and the rest of the staff major props. Has to be hard to acknowledge the guy you used to have a rivalry with has grown even better and shows no sign of slowing down while you're stuck on the talking head circuit for the rest of your life.

 

[Froob]

Why is everyone talking about the kicker, wasn't it the hold that cost them?

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Unsung Hero was Martellus Bennet who looked like Dan Graham out there making those crushing blocks.
He pancaked Chandler Jones and was called for a Held because the ref couldn't believe Bennet dominated him so bad legally.

 

[ViperGTS]

To cause panic for the other team.

Why didnt the cards rush down and spike the ball giving the FG a full clock?

Because it was 4th down?

 

[pdangle]

You mean the Cards were going to decide on 4th and 5 with no timeouts and 1:06 left to either kick the FG or go for it?
I think BB just got lost in the moment. It happens.

Actually, IMO I think BB was watching ARZ to see if they were going to get their act together in time for the FG. If they looked confused or slow to line up, or similar, he would of let the clock run. But ARZ coaching staff made the decision, and the team made it out there quick enough and in a calm enough manner he realized that the tactical benefit he had hoped to materialize wasn't going to happen, and THEN he quickly called a TO.

If you watch the beginning of the down you CAN see ARZ in somewhat of disarray, but they recovered. There was just a bit too much time on the play clock, and ARZ too well coached, for the move to work in this situation.