rabidfireweasel
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This is/should be ray lewis and ed reed last game and they won't go out without a fight.
-After a momentum changing INT, don't call the Slater bomb when you get on the field.
-Don't use Gronk to block every play amd turn Crumpler into your feature TE.
-Attempt 47 yard field goals on 4th and 13.
The 2007 team was perhaps the most dominant in NFL history, going 16-0 and setting a record for points scored. But the team peaked too early, other teams had a chance to adjust to our offense, the team was perhaps worn down by Spygate and the media frenzy, and by the constant grind of being every other team's target as they tried to go undefeated.
I think an oft-overlooked thing in 2007 was losing Sammy Morris for the season around the midway point of the season.
Awesome post as usual Mayo. I think this team is constructed to go all the way. Now it just comes down to execution and hopefully a lucky bounce or two.
One element of the game that I wish we had as a weapon is scrambl-ability by our GOAT QB. Kaepernik absolutely torched Green Bay last night.
Russell Wilson can also move the chains with his legs. I think the era of the pure pocket passer may be waning. Johnny Manziel/Russell Wilson/Colin Kaepernik/RGIII maybe the new prototype QB in the NFL.
On passing downs opposing defenses the Pats face can rush 4 with little or no gap discipline knowing that Brady will only leave the pocket in the most dire of situations and if he does he'll be chased down in short order.
If the Pats make it to the SB and face Seattle or SF I can envision the ability of the opposing QB to scramble on 3rd down being the difference in the game.
I think an oft-overlooked thing in 2007 was losing Sammy Morris for the season around the midway point of the season.
One thing I have realized is how HARD it is to win the Super Bowl, and how much I took the dynasty years for granted. The thing I like about this year is the play of the defense. I feel much more optimistic that the D can make that impact "Bruschi type" play to snuff out a drive. Those are the plays we haven't had in prior runs, especially in 2010 and 2011.