How well do the Jaguars match up with the Patriots? (1 Viewer)

[Footballg]

Yeah, and the Pats stomped the Steelers. Pats would torch the Jags.

I don't think it's that easy. If they play and the weather in Foxboro is like it was yesterday, the Jags get a big boost.

I'd agree with that much --- Pats won't run on the Jags like they did on the Jets. Upsets happen, but that's what it would be.I don't always like the favorite, but I would in this case.

 

[Blueb]

My list looks something like this:

1. Indy

2. Jaguars

3. Browns

4. Bolts

5. Steelers

I agree with your thought that coaching matters in the playoffs. But then I don't understand how you have a Norv Turner team in 2nd place... Also, Steelers are overrated this year.

It's nice to make lists and stuff, but realistically, the only team I'd be worried about if I were a Pats fan is the Colts. But I definitely would be worried about them.

Touche. I guess I think SD is so talented that it takes a singular coaching effort to F it up (see Marty not giving the ball to LT versus NE in the playoffs last year). Plus SD has got to be singularly pissed after NE handed them their asses this year after stealing from them last year.I won't argue with you about the marginal nature of the challenge the steelers or browns would present, but San Diego is stacked with WAY more talent than Jax and the coaching is a push (perhaps a slight edge to Norv, shudder, vs Del Rio).

SD is definitely stacked. Shame its wasted. That coaching staff just isnt a match for the elite coaching staffs in the league. I'll tell you one match up I'd like to see though - a Belichek coached Bolts vs. a Belichek coached Patriots. The Belicheck coached Bolts would have loads of motivation and Belicheck would be licking his chops with LT vs. the Pats elderly D-Line. That would be a good game.

 

[Raider Nation]

The Jaguars made the long overdue decision to get rid of Leftwich at the beginning of the season and it has paid dividends. However, people need to keep in mind that the wide receiving corps is still a collection of scrubs

As opposed to when New England had Largent, Rice and Hutson starting on their three Super Bowl teams.

 

[cantrell]

I know Jacksonville would put up one hell of a game. The 2nd best team running football has to be good for something. Especially in cold weather playoff games. Would they win? I don't know, but I'd like to see a repeat of what they did to the Super Denver Broncos in the 2nd round of the 1996 playoffs. First things first though they have to beat Pittsburgh or San Diego in the first round.

 

[Boston]

I'm very comfortable with a BB v. Del Rio matchup (especially when he'll probably have two weeks to get ready).

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm very comfortable with a BB v. Del Rio matchup (especially when he'll probably have two weeks to get ready).

Del Rio used to catch Randy Johnson at USC when neither of them had any idea where the ball was going.He's not afraid of anything.

 

[Boston]

I'm very comfortable with a BB v. Del Rio matchup (especially when he'll probably have two weeks to get ready).

Del Rio used to catch Randy Johnson at USC when neither of them had any idea where the ball was going.He's not afraid of anything.

He's an animal...no debate there. Yet, when it comes to coaching he's not the equal of BB.

 

[twitch]

I'm very comfortable with a BB v. Del Rio matchup (especially when he'll probably have two weeks to get ready).

Del Rio used to catch Randy Johnson at USC when neither of them had any idea where the ball was going.He's not afraid of anything.

Did not know that. pretty wild. Del Rio must have been a helluvan athlete back in the day. I really like the guy's coaching style. He's aggressive, vocal and just seems like a solid leader overall. The Leftwich decision was truly ballsy, but obviously one that had to be made. That team was so limited with his 'limited' abilities. I love that they go for it on 4th down all the time. One of the things that makes them hard to defend. And the way he handles those 2 great RBs is a little overlooked, imo.

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm very comfortable with a BB v. Del Rio matchup (especially when he'll probably have two weeks to get ready).

Del Rio used to catch Randy Johnson at USC when neither of them had any idea where the ball was going.He's not afraid of anything.

Did not know that. pretty wild. Del Rio must have been a helluvan athlete back in the day.

Del Rio was an All-American linebacker at the University of Southern California and was MVP of the 1985 Rose Bowl. Drafted by baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays in 1981, Del Rio batted .340 while playing catcher on USC’s baseball team with Mark McGwire and Randy Johnson. In football, during his senior year, he earned consensus All-America honors as a senior and was runner-up for the Lombardi Award. Del Rio's roommate at USC was Sean Salisbury.

 

[Pat Patriot]

My list looks something like this:

1. Indy

2. Jaguars

3. Browns

4. Bolts

5. Steelers

I agree with your thought that coaching matters in the playoffs. But then I don't understand how you have a Norv Turner team in 2nd place... Also, Steelers are overrated this year.

It's nice to make lists and stuff, but realistically, the only team I'd be worried about if I were a Pats fan is the Colts. But I definitely would be worried about them.

Touche. I guess I think SD is so talented that it takes a singular coaching effort to F it up (see Marty not giving the ball to LT versus NE in the playoffs last year). Plus SD has got to be singularly pissed after NE handed them their asses this year after stealing from them last year.I won't argue with you about the marginal nature of the challenge the steelers or browns would present, but San Diego is stacked with WAY more talent than Jax and the coaching is a push (perhaps a slight edge to Norv, shudder, vs Del Rio).

SD is definitely stacked. Shame its wasted. That coaching staff just isnt a match for the elite coaching staffs in the league. I'll tell you one match up I'd like to see though - a Belichek coached Bolts vs. a Belichek coached Patriots. The Belicheck coached Bolts would have loads of motivation and Belicheck would be licking his chops with LT vs. the Pats elderly D-Line. That would be a good game.

Elderly? Wilfork is in his 3rd or 4th year. Warren is in his 5th year and Seymour is in his 7th year. Sounds like these guys are in their prime to me. Their LB's are a bit elderly though.

 

[Wadsworth]

My list looks something like this:

1. Indy

2. Jaguars

3. Browns

4. Bolts

5. Steelers

I agree with your thought that coaching matters in the playoffs. But then I don't understand how you have a Norv Turner team in 2nd place... Also, Steelers are overrated this year.

It's nice to make lists and stuff, but realistically, the only team I'd be worried about if I were a Pats fan is the Colts. But I definitely would be worried about them.

Touche. I guess I think SD is so talented that it takes a singular coaching effort to F it up (see Marty not giving the ball to LT versus NE in the playoffs last year). Plus SD has got to be singularly pissed after NE handed them their asses this year after stealing from them last year.I won't argue with you about the marginal nature of the challenge the steelers or browns would present, but San Diego is stacked with WAY more talent than Jax and the coaching is a push (perhaps a slight edge to Norv, shudder, vs Del Rio).

SD is definitely stacked. Shame its wasted. That coaching staff just isnt a match for the elite coaching staffs in the league. I'll tell you one match up I'd like to see though - a Belichek coached Bolts vs. a Belichek coached Patriots. The Belicheck coached Bolts would have loads of motivation and Belicheck would be licking his chops with LT vs. the Pats elderly D-Line. That would be a good game.

Elderly? Wilfork is in his 3rd or 4th year. Warren is in his 5th year and Seymour is in his 7th year. Sounds like these guys are in their prime to me. Their LB's are a bit elderly though.

They don't play like it. Well, maybe when you can keep them on the field for long drives, but in general they still cover a lot of ground.

 

[Mahoney]

I think the only 2 teams that could pull off a W in Foxborough are Indy and SD. While NE beat them both this year, they are the only 2 teams with the play makers that could swing a game.

Jax, Pitt, Cle would all lose by 3+ scores and I doubt the game would ever be in doubt.

 

[montanagold]

I think the only 2 teams that could pull off a W in Foxborough are Indy and SD. While NE beat them both this year, they are the only 2 teams with the play makers that could swing a game. Jax, Pitt, Cle would all lose by 3+ scores and I doubt the game would ever be in doubt.

Considering Cleveland lost by less than 3 in the regular season... ??

 

[radiohead417]

I think the only 2 teams that could pull off a W in Foxborough are Indy and SD. While NE beat them both this year, they are the only 2 teams with the play makers that could swing a game. Jax, Pitt, Cle would all lose by 3+ scores and I doubt the game would ever be in doubt.

Considering Cleveland lost by less than 3 in the regular season... ??

He's counting it as 3 safeties.

 

[greenline]

I think the only 2 teams that could pull off a W in Foxborough are Indy and SD. While NE beat them both this year, they are the only 2 teams with the play makers that could swing a game. Jax, Pitt, Cle would all lose by 3+ scores and I doubt the game would ever be in doubt.

Considering Cleveland lost by less than 3 in the regular season... ??

Cleveland loss by 17. That is three scores.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I don't think anyone matches up well with the Pats this season. As a Jags fans I'd love to get into this debate, but history as a Jags fan has taught me not to look too far ahead. Hopefully I'll be joining this debate in a few weeks, but right now the Raiders and a clinch are all I care about.

I agree with you GB. I know it's the Raiders, but the MO of recent Jaguars teams has taught me to not count any chickens before they hatch.

 

[enfuego]

 

[Voice Of Reason]

Del Rio + Mike Tice vs Belicheck

The Jags will struggle to keep it within 10.

 

[enfuego]

Del Rio + Mike Tice vs Belicheck

The Jags Pats will struggle to keep it within 10.

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