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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.Yeah, he typically is pro-Pats. I suspect that his assessment of this matchup is truly how he feels. Doesn't mean he'll be correct.Prior to this, Lombardi has generally been pretty pro-Pats this year.
Aren't they the same thing?Is that QB rating, or that stupid thing BSPN made up?
But that's BB's MO.Again, I realize the Patriots had the ball and were moving it. The Blount fumble & pick six opened the gates for Atlanta. They need to not fumble, throw a pick six, or try and cute plays to start the first few drives. Play the game as if you're already down 21-0.
My point is: they can't afford to be messing around to start this SB. At some point, playing one quarter, or even one half, of great football against a great D won't be enough.
Atlanta was moving the ball pretty easily in the first half. Yes, offensive mistakes led to great field position for Atlanta. But the D wasn't exactly too good in that first half.
Aren't they the same thing?
@Pats1989 is thoughtful with his football analysis....but still not completely bought in to why and how the Patriots win Super Bowls.But that's BB's MO.
See what the D is giving you.
Wait until the D is gassed.
1/2 time adjustments.
No huddle/hurry up offense, sink the dagger!!
ESPN's QBR is the dumbest stat in sports (Tom Brady was fifth, behind Ryan Fitzpatrick!)No, ESPN created a stupid QB metric that bears no relation to their actual play.
@Pats1989 is thoughtful with his football analysis....but still not completely bought in to why and how the Patriots win Super Bowls.
Is he beyond hope?
I like you. You mean well.I am a person always striving to perform at an exceptional level. In turn, I tend to place those same expectations on my employees & sports teams. I am trying my best to find a balance. I realize how it can/ has negatively affected my image.
I am truly grateful for what this team has done over the years. It may not seem like it to most, but I truly am. I take about ten minutes per day at least watching past SB's.
You are joking right. Lombardi worked for the pats. Bill b respects him immensely and has said so publicly. And bill simmons is a huge pat homer. Not picking the pats to win a game cause he thinks andy reeds offense is a tough match up, does not mean he is bashing the pats.Also, Lombardi works for the Ringer, which is Simmons's site, which of course, are following every other outlets' lead, which is to bash the Pats, lie and mislead for ratings and clicks.
This is also the same guy who claimed Mallett was a "mid 1st rd talent".
He's got a good eye in general, when he's not working for a boss who tells him what to say.
He had a lot of free rein at NFL Network, but in between jobs or with some other outlets that tell him what to say, those situations are two different Mike Lombardis.
If healthy, Rob Gronkowski could be the difference maker in Super Bowl LII. The Eagles have been great defending wide receivers and running backs, but have struggled against tight ends.
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Aren't they the same thing?
Amendola prediction: 12 receptions 157 yards three touchdowns
You are joking right. Lombardi worked for the pats. Bill b respects him immensely and has said so publicly. And bill simmons is a huge pat homer. Not picking the pats to win a game cause he thinks andy reeds offense is a tough match up, does not mean he is bashing the pats.