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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.I challenge you to find multiple posters or even one who said that.That can't possibly be accurate. Multiple posters here said he was a drug addict, that fights with teammates, and punches coaches, and that he is CONSTANTLY drunk.
Should he need to apologize if he and the coaching staff felt that Butler had been looking out of position lately, and that his illness (or whatever it was) had set him back a bit in the game planning and prep? There was even some chatter that they wanted to bench him in the AFC Championship game, so it’s possible that the coaches didn’t evaluate Butler’s play as well as some of the fans did.It’s called hyperbole. A small exaggeration of fact to make a point. The point being there was no GOOD (i.e best interest of the team) reason for the Patriots HC to bench one of his 3 best CBs just before kickoff of the Super Bowl thus not only putting his team at a personnel disadvantage but also maximizing the distraction it caused as well.
If there was good reason, none of us really need to know the details. I would be satisfied if Bob Kraft, Jonathan Kraft, Tom Brady, Devin McCourty or Duron Harmon just spoke up to say that “they know the circumstances but would not elaborate other than to express their support of the Coach’s decision”. It could be handled that easily. 4 1/2 months later and no one has come to Belichick ‘s defense.
Heck, I would be happy if Bill Belichick stood up at his next press meeting and said “ I made a mistake and I’m sorry”- a genuine apology would be enough. What I won’t accept is the “Gods don’t answer to mortals” nonsense we’ve been given and asked to accept. He’s not a God despite being the best NFL HC to ever blow a whistle.
Should he need to apologize if he and the coaching staff felt that Butler had been looking out of position lately, and that his illness (or whatever it was) had set him back a bit in the game planning and prep?
I have little interest in any kind of apology or explanation because none would justify the decision.Should he need to apologize if he and the coaching staff felt that Butler had been looking out of position lately, and that his illness (or whatever it was) had set him back a bit in the game planning and prep? There was even some chatter that they wanted to bench him in the AFC Championship game, so it’s possible that the coaches didn’t evaluate Butler’s play as well as some of the fans did.
I mean, obviously he made the wrong decision by assuming that Eric Rowe could hold his own, and more importantly, not switching Butler at halftime, but I’m sure that Belichick feels pretty lousy about all of his hard work and late nights being completely flushed down the toilet. I’m sure that it stings pretty badly. Justifiable or not, it was a coaching decision that didn’t work out. We’ve seen a ton of examples in all of the major sports over the years that have either been controversial or were simply failures. I don’t remember too many times when a coach apologized to anyone, and the majority of them couldn’t hold Belichick’s jock.
There were a lot of other variables in the game such as only scoring 12 points at the half, allowing a game ending strip sack from Mason, Brady missing a wide open White on the checkdown, Gost missing some kicks, Cooks’ strange decision to try and wedge his penis into the face mask of a defender instead of scoring an easy TD, and at least 2-3 calls that the NFL officials completely botched under their “change the rules on the fly” policy implemented for the postseason.
I’m not saying that Belichick did/didn’t make a mistake. I’m saying that it’s much easier to criticize him in hindsight, and I think some are being a bit hard on him and his decision. Malcolm Butler would’ve increased the odds of winning, but it’s not the sure thing that some here believe that is, either. Any one of those previously mentioned variables falling our way would’ve increased the odds of winning just the same. Ultimately, the absence of Butler was one piece, not the entire puzzle that a lot of people make it out to be.
This is quite the take. I get the frustration over not knowing. But don't you think you owe him a little more benefit of doubt then zero apology or explanation could ever be good enough?I have little interest in any kind of apology or explanation because none would justify the decision.
I typically appreciate your balanced take, but no justifying this one. And it’s not hindsight and it’s so much worse than the examples you cited...it’d be like Cooks taking his moronic leap over and over and over again until the Pats lost.
I forgive him for 5 Lombardis.This is quite the take. I get the frustration over not knowing. But don't you think you owe him a little more benefit of doubt then zero apology or explanation could ever be good enough?
Your a sorry individual if you can't forgive BB.
Would have been 6 if he didn’t go full ******. Anyway, “forgiveness” entails that you’re now aware that he was wrong. Otherwise there would be nothing to forgive. So at least you’re making progress now.I forgive him for 5 Lombardis.
It’s not a question of “forgiving” him, that’s silly. What’s done is done. My point is there hasn’t been even a hypothetical that would justify the decision, so I’m not interested in that.This is quite the take. I get the frustration over not knowing. But don't you think you owe him a little more benefit of doubt then zero apology or explanation could ever be good enough?
Your a sorry individual if you can't forgive BB.
Of course there has been a hypothetical. Some of the bizarre ones involve drinking, drugs, women or fights.It’s not a question of “forgiving” him, that’s silly. What’s done is done. My point is there hasn’t been even a hypothetical that would justify the decision, so I’m not interested in that.
But why does it matter to you you clearly stated your not interested in an explanation or apology.It’s not a question of “forgiving” him, that’s silly. What’s done is done. My point is there hasn’t been even a hypothetical that would justify the decision, so I’m not interested in that.
Why does what matterBut why does it matter to you you clearly stated your not interested in an explanation or apology.