Aaron Donald 0 sacks 1 QBs hit

[Ring 6]

First drive when they took advantage of his aggressiveness and final drive when they needed it? Sure. In between? Not so much. They ran 18 times for 62 yards during that stretch and that includes an 8 yarder by Edelman and Michel's 19 yarder. He was right in his OP. Outside of those two drives, the Rams DL clamped down on the ground game. The Patriots responded by putting it in Brady's hands for much of the game during that time.

Then we disagree.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

I still believe those 3 yard gains in the trenches for much of the game helped soften them up in the 4th.

 

[Kontradiction]

I still believe those 3 yard gains in the trenches for much of the game helped soften them up in the 4th.

That and they had to go up against that brick wall of an OL.

 

[TB_Helmet]

He was pushing back the offensive line all game. He’s a force without even getting a sack in all 3 playoff games. He’s a main reason why the Pats only scored 13, and why Brady was so inaccurate for a lot of the game. I think him and his teammates got gassed because of the great Pat’s defense kept the Ram’s offense off the field, and that’s when the Pats offense pounced, and got the only TD. And then the field goal drive to put the game away, the Pat’s Oline just gashed Donald and that line.

He’s a great player though, I give him a large amount of credit to holding the Pats to 13.

I agree. That stat about how Brady had the lowest pressure rate in any of his Super Bowls may be true, but it certainly didn't feel that way and I was shocked when I read it just now. I wasn't counting but it seemed like he was constantly being forced to rush his throws and it was affecting his game, similar to what we've seen in previous playoff losses. Do other people think the same or was it just selective memory on my part?

 

[manxman2601]

Then we just disagree.

And that’s fine. Part and parcel of debate.

 

[manxman2601]

Agreed. Their communication is also excellent.

Excellent athleticism, talent and intelligence. A winning formula.

 

[JarOfMayo51]

They should double Scar's salary, just to make sure he doesn't get any second thoughts on leaving

Chain him up in the bowels of Gillette, if that's what it takes

 

[manxman2601]

They should double Scar's salary, just to make sure he doesn't get any second thoughts on leaving

Chain him up in the bowels of Gillette, if that's what it takes

Weird to think he’s already retired once.