Bottom line is you are making a half-arsed generalization. Bottom line is that Seau solidified the run defense and it ws the Colts RUNNING on the Pats in both the regular season and in the post-season that killed them just as much as the passes to the TE.
Um, no. It was Manning chopping the defense up in little minutes that did us in. I find it funny you think you know everything. So Harrison and Seau is why we lost to the Colts in the regular season? I didn't know having Harrison AND Seau on the field would've made the offense not turn the ball over 4 times. Nice spin, but your just flat out wrong.
Had Seau been available against the run, then that puts Manning in much longer situations and the TE and RB won't get open as much because they have to run different routes. And it allows the Pats to put different coverages on the field.
Um, ok coach. I'm sorry I'm arguing with someone who knows so much. So when the **** did Seau become a cover specialist? All the guy can do at this point is stop the run! He has no effect on coverage. But think what you will.
I suggest you go back and watch the games. Both the regular season AND the post-season. Rhodes and Addai ran all over the Patriots. This allowed the Colts to go into short yardage packages and make it easier for their TEs to get open.
No, we didn't lose because of the Colts running game. Wanna know the stat line for the Colts RBs in the AFC championship?
D. Rhodes AT.14 YDs.69 TD0
J. Addai AT.14 YDs.56 TD1
God, how insane! /sarcasm. They did little for such a great 1-2 punch. Wanna know Manning's stats?
P. Manning CP/AT27/47 YDs349 TD1
He passed ALL over us. It was because our LBs can't cover anyone.
Not true. The Pats have players that will play like Bruschi and Vrabel used to. Thomas is every bit as good as Bruschi was. Vrabel really hasn't lost a step. His best position has always been OLB.
Um, sure. Who are those plays? We have TWO, count em TWO LBs who are at good speed right now. A. Thomas and Vrabel. You really think Vrabel and Bruschi are that good anymore? Your just wearing Patriot glasses.
The Pats need to add someone who is stout against the run. Who can line-up next to Bruschi for the 1st 2 downs. Seau proved he can do this. Hartwell might be able to do it.
The Pats also need to add a MLB who is not old as dirt and can stay healthy. Seau proved he CANNOT do this.
Fact is that the Patriots need to stay HEALTHY, particularly in the secondary. That is why many of us are touring safeties and CBs. Because we recognize that. LB is an issue, but so is the depth at the CB and safety position.
You tell me one team that has so much depth that if it suffers injuries in the secondary it'll still be a good unit. None, absolutely none. We need depth, but it's not a dire need. Your insane if you think Harrison is great at anything anymore other then run defense. He was nothing great early on this season.
So, I hope next time you run around and say "FACT, FACT, FACT" You learn the truth. Thanks, and next time you wanna look like a fool again, feel free to do exactly what you just did.
OH, and while Sanders is ok behind Rodney and has played well, he's still got a long way to go. Hawkins and Scott, while they got the job done, can be improved upon.[/QUOTE]