Flashback: 2003 AFC Championship Game

[sb1]

Law was a freaking monster. So was Eugene Wilson hitting anyone in a white jersey like a truck. Absolutely levelled Stokley and then shortly after Reggie Wayne at 14:00. So *that’s* what it’s like to hit on your second round defensive back selection In the draft.

I’d love to see the league allow defense like this again.

THIS was a defense that deserved a nickname like Boogeymen not the pretenders last year.

Loved how the refs ignored a delay of game on Fivehead who had 2 extra seconds to throw after the clock went to 0. Thankfully a Law pick didn’t allow them to score.

Bring the natural turf back!

Pats offense had a tough time in the red zone. Forgot how Brady was that close to a fumble at the end. AV was money of course. Loved A. Smith when he was here.

 

[fightingirish595]

I don’t know why, but that Brady pump fake for the first score is one of my all time favorite plays

 

[sb1]

And then after the game Polian complained to the league and had the rules changed... then his team lost 20-3 to the Pats in the playoffs

 

[Nikolai]

What a time to be alive and be a fan.

I miss this version of the NFL quite a bit...

 

[Doctor DDS]

Early 2000's seemed to have a perfect balance between offense and defense. QB's under center, LB's with size, more grass fields, going over the middle was a something to think about...... I still enjoy the game but not as much.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

2003 and 2004 were my 2 favorite pats teams. The way they beat teams down into submission was a thing of beauty. Those front sevens were stacked and in 2003 secondary as well stacked. Wasnt always graceful but they just wore teams out physically and mentally before going for the kill.

Dynasty v2 was built from the back end inwards with dominant dbs and a complimentary front 7, perhaps out of necessity with the league morphing into a passing game. And Brady the goat version was needed much more than the 01-04 Brady., Some great teams there as well but I personally preferred the punch you in the mouth version.

League is changing now as well with the emergence of the mobile qb. Many of the elite qbs are mobile - mahomes, lamar, Watson, Wilson, rodgers,etc. Looking forward to seeing how dynasty v3 is constructed

 

[Mike the Brit]

That Manning face! I'll always love seeing it.

 

[signbabybrady]

Every level of that D had a border line hall of famer.
DL Big Sey
LB Willie Mac
CB Ty
Safety Rodney

Time for Canton to recognize.

 

[amfootball]

One of my all time favorite playoff games. Brady was methodical in that awful weather. Manning was playoff Manning. D was awesome. Really miss that type of football.

 

[p8ryts]

2003 and 2004 were my 2 favorite pats teams. The way they beat teams down into submission was a thing of beauty. Those front sevens were stacked and in 2003 secondary as well stacked. Wasnt always graceful but they just wore teams out physically and mentally before going for the kill.

Dynasty v2 was built from the back end inwards with dominant dbs and a complimentary front 7, perhaps out of necessity with the league morphing into a passing game. And Brady the goat version was needed much more than the 01-04 Brady., Some great teams there as well but I personally preferred the punch you in the mouth version.

League is changing now as well with the emergence of the mobile qb. Many of the elite qbs are mobile - mahomes, lamar, Watson, Wilson, rodgers,etc. Looking forward to seeing how dynasty v3 is constructed

Agreed. Willie Mac will always be my favorite Patriot but I loved Ted Washington. Too bad we only had him for one year but his replacement the following year was great also. Unfortunately my advancing age prohibits recollection of his name.

 

[Uptown]

Agreed. Willie Mac will always be my favorite Patriot but I loved Ted Washington. Too bad we only had him for one year but his replacement the following year was great also. Unfortunately my advancing age prohibits recollection of his name.

Keith Traylor started 10 games & Wilfork 6 games (rookie season)

 

[everlong]

You forget some of the guys like Larry Centers, Jarvis Green, Deidrick Ward and others who played such big roles. None bigger than Ted Washington that one year. He was an absolute monster and should have been first team all pro. As good as VW was over the course of his career, a career overall better than TW, I don't think VW ever had a year this dominant.

 

[FCB02062]

This is the game (and season) that prompted Bill Polian and the comp Committee to change pass defense rules and enforcement

I was there. Beautiful huge snowflakes during the tailgate...Dems were da days....

 

[p8ryts]

Keith Traylor started 10 games & Wilfork 6 games (rookie season)

Traylor, I can never remember his name, thanks.

 

[fourhour]

Ty Law, one of my all time favorite Patriots!

 

[captain stone]

This game should've never, Ever, EVAH been that close.

39-14, easily...Way, WAY too many points left on the field.

 

[Delicate Genius]

BB throws a block on Marvin Harrison at 4:55. I think this went unnoticed by everyone until 2010 when Mike Westhoff brought it up as a defense for why a Jets staffer shouldn't be disciplined for taking out the knees of a Dolphin during a punt return.

 

[Mike the Brit]

This game should've never, Ever, EVAH been that close.

39-14, easily...Way, WAY too many points left on the field.

I love you, captain. Don't ever change!

 

[captain stone]

BB throws a block on Marvin Harrison at 4:55. I think this went unnoticed by everyone until 2010 when Mike Westhoff brought it up as a defense for why a Jets staffer shouldn't be disciplined for taking out the knees of a Dolphin during a punt return.

Just watched that moment...You're right! I don't think I ever noticed it before...that is hilarious!

 

[Wax Frog]

And then after the game Polian complained to the league and had the rules changed... then his team lost 20-3 to the Pats in the playoffs

Tenderize that meat?