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So I always tell myself when it snows out in Massachusetts I'm sick of this and I'm moving to Florida. Then I see the temperatures there and I'm like nah I'll just deal with the snow.
Everyone assumes the Miami D will be the same with this new coach and I think that's a mistake. The pressure is on them and their offense and I don't buy it. Don't care if Tua is 3-0 against NE, he will feel the heat.
I thought it was funny how much people in the media made this into a "desperation move". Three or four years ago, people would be touting it as a genius move that Belichick was ahead of the curve to get his players ready for the heat and humidity. Now it is a desperation move.
Since the Pats are 2-7 over the last nine games in Miami (most of those games were with Brady), why not try to change things up.
In the absence of definite proof to the contrary, changing a career-long strategy because of a terrible record is an indication of desperation, regardless of the parties involved.
I don’t get the Collinsworth hate either. He may be a little overly effusive of certain players on occasion (Brady), but I usually find him to be informative and entertaining. Different strokes for different folks I guess…
My point is that even with the Brady, the Patriots have struggled in recent years in Miami. This isn't a case of having a bad (Newton) or rookie QB causing this problem.
Don't be overly sensitive every time someone brings up Brady and it isn't overly glowing about him.
Since it's the first game, I thought I would start this thread a little early today!!!!
It's Christmas for all us football fans!! Looking forward to seeing what our team looks like. Specifically, our O-line. Hoping to see some of our young/new players making plays. Last year our defense had problems getting off the field when we had to. I want to see if that has changed and if we can get a stop when we have to!!
Want to see Jonnu more involved and want to see us pound the Phins!!!!
@ashley. Don't forget to warm up properly before kickoff.
We don't want you pulling a muscle when kicking out some reprobate during the game from this thread.
I thought it was funny how much people in the media made this into a "desperation move". Three or four years ago, people would be touting it as a genius move that Belichick was ahead of the curve to get his players ready for the heat and humidity. Now it is a desperation move.
Since the Pats are 2-7 over the last nine games in Miami (most of those games were with Brady), why not try to change things up.
@ashley. Don't forget to warm up properly before kickoff.
We don't want you pulling a muscle when kicking out some reprobate during the game from this thread.
lol, I hear you...I got up extra early this morning, went for a two mile run...then did extra stretching, some sit ups and push ups, took a shower and did a cool down. Now, I'm here relaxing with my family ready for the game!!!!!!!!!!
In the absence of definite proof to the contrary, changing a career-long strategy because of a terrible record is an indication of desperation, regardless of the parties involved.
Or it is just changing things up to try something new to see if it works. Desperation means that Belichick has all but conceded this game to be a loss and that coming to Florida early is a Hail Mary hope that the Pats might get lucky and sneak out a win. There is clearly no evidence of that. This wasn't a desperation move.
That is one failing of BB I will absolutely agree with the critics about. He'll tend to trot out the fundamentally solid over the less so, but more skilled player especially early in a season. I understand the 'why' of it - it's the most likely won't get "burned" approach but a death of a thousand cuts is still on a slab in the morgue alongside the 4th degree burn victim.
