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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.It certainly changed the complexion of Eason. I remember being fully confident in a win until I saw the fear take hold of him.I really think the knee blowing out on TE Lin Dawson changed the complexion of the game. It occurred early. Coach Ray Berry was on to something in attacking the ‘46’ defense using the TE.
Too small?Why did the Patriots ever cut McMichael?
Berry is a nice guy who hit his ceiling right after the players put him down after carrying him off the Orange Bowl field.For me, that loss was only painful due to how it started.
Pats kick off. Bears go on O and fumble, Pats recover and wind up with 3 (after a rare Stanley drop which would have been for six).
Then the wheels came off, the gas tank exploded. and the shrapnel shredded the Pats sideline.
Never played for the Pats...Brian Winters for his year here at RG was dominant, almost the level of John Hannah at his best.
according to the man himselfWhy did the Patriots ever cut McMichael?
LOL... uh, yeah, the Combat Zone. Guy was drinking Cold Tea at 4 am and coming to practice. Back then, I bet the other restaurants must have loved the fact that the Chinese places were allowed to serve alcohol all day long.according to the man himself
"McMichael was released by the Patriots before the start of his second season after playing hard both on and off the field.
"I would fight in practice and I would stay out all night in the Combat Zone," McMichael said, referring to an adult entertainment district in Boston. "But if you can perform, go experience life, young man. The coaches called me up. They said, 'Steve, we think you might be able to be a second-stringer in the league, but we think you're the criminal element, so get out."
McMichael reflects on year with Pats
Steve McMichael played 13 illustrious seasons with the Bears, but not before the Patriots cut him following his rookie year, calling him "the criminal element" in the NFLwww.chicagobears.com
Under rated as a whole against his peers, i think because he played during a real up and down era...I am surprised at the lack of appreciation for Bruce Armstrong. He was a rock for a long time during a dark period and was often the best player on the team. It is a pity that he never won a super bowl.
"Bruce Armstrong holds the team record with 212 games played, starting in every one of them. A six-time Pro Bowl participant, Armstrong was only one of three players in league history to play with the same team in three different decades."
Koppen. LOL. What a joke.This ranking is a little questionable: Top Five Greatest Offensive Linemen In New England Patriots History
1. John Hannah
2. Bruce Armstrong
3. Logan Mankins
4. Matt Light
5. Dan Koppen
Honorable mention: David Andrews, Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Jon Morris.
I would accuse him of having recency bias if he didn't include Jon Morris, but some of these guys, like Solder and Andrews, are behind Pete Brock, Bill Lenkaitis, Shelby Jordan, Brian Holloway (3 Pro Bowls), Bob Cryder, Stephen Neal, Damien Woody (Pro Bowl) and Leon Gray (multiple Pro Bowls, 3x All-Pro).
My 5:
1. John Hannah
2. Bruce Armstrong
3. Leon Gray
4. Brian Holloway
5A. Matt Light
5B. Pete Brock
Logan Mankins, Joe Thuney, Sam Adams, Bill Lenkaitis, Shelby Jordan, Jon Morris, Stephen Neal and Sebastian Vollmer for honorable mention.
This ranking is a little questionable: Top Five Greatest Offensive Linemen In New England Patriots History
1. John Hannah
2. Bruce Armstrong
3. Logan Mankins
4. Matt Light
5. Dan Koppen
Honorable mention: David Andrews, Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Jon Morris.
I would accuse him of having recency bias if he didn't include Jon Morris, but some of these guys, like Solder and Andrews, are behind Pete Brock, Bill Lenkaitis, Shelby Jordan, Brian Holloway (3 Pro Bowls), Bob Cryder, Stephen Neal, Damien Woody (Pro Bowl) and Leon Gray (multiple Pro Bowls, 3x All-Pro).
My 5:
1. John Hannah
2. Bruce Armstrong
3. Leon Gray
4. Brian Holloway
5A. Matt Light
5B. Pete Brock
Logan Mankins, Joe Thuney, Sam Adams, Bill Lenkaitis, Shelby Jordan, Jon Morris, Stephen Neal and Sebastian Vollmer for honorable mention.
Brian was a good player and an inspirational figure. I believe due to his stuttering, he was told early in school he would never go to college. He went to Stanford.Holloway should be in the discussion, given that he was a 3 time pro bowler, but he benefited greatly from playing next to the greatest OL of all-time. His career ended pretty quickly after Hannah retired.
I am surprised at the lack of appreciation for Bruce Armstrong. He was a rock for a long time during a dark period and was often the best player on the team. It is a pity that he never won a super bowl.
"Bruce Armstrong holds the team record with 212 games played, starting in every one of them. A six-time Pro Bowl participant, Armstrong was only one of three players in league history to play with the same team in three different decades."
Bruce made 2nd team All-Pro in a 1988 season where he did not make the Pro Bowl. He played his ass off through the Flutieless era and through Parcells and Carroll. His #78 is deservedly retired.Under rated as a whole against his peers, i think because he played during a real up and down era...
I don't really care about pro bowls, the nfls version of a participation trophyBruce made 2nd team All-Pro in a 1988 season where he did not make the Pro Bowl. He played his ass off through the Flutieless era and through Parcells and Carroll. His #78 is deservedly retired.
Jon, like Gino, is a true gentleman, who also did NFL broadcasting. They, along with Houston Antwine and Armstrong, belong in Canton, period.He very likely included Morris because he was at least smart enough to realize that he was going to get called out for recency bias, so he googled “Patriots Hall of Fame” and saw that Morris had been inducted in 2011. Otherwise, he probably wouldn’t know who Morris is even if JM walked up to him wearing one of his Pats game jerseys, said “I’m Jon Morris, b*tch” and then kicked him in the nuts.
...or a popularity contest.I don't really care about pro bowls, the nfls version of a participation trophy
Yeah, I get it... Its different for older players... Those pro bowls were earned, and hard fought affairs... The ones now arent... Players don't take it seriously, why should I...or a popularity contest.
It can be useless, but also is often indicative of a player's esteem among his peers and his performance.
NBC betting guru Pete Axthelm reflected the certainty of everyone before the game that the Patriots had no chance. Also in the SNL cold open the night before, when a table of monks unanimously raised their hands betting on the Bears, shouting details including the fact that Eason came down with the flu.It certainly changed the complexion of Eason. I remember being fully confident in a win until I saw the fear take hold of him.
Modern sports is watered down, antiseptic and money driven. Given that, it's impressive that most players still bring it. You can't blame them for society, culture and (social) media.Yeah, I get it... Its different for older players... Those pro bowls were earned, and hard fought affairs... The ones now arent... Players don't take it seriously, why should I