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I Have Officially Seen It All (1 Viewer)
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Posted this in the game thread.
I don't get it - while it's unlikely, they still do have a chance to win. 3 touchdowns are incredibly unlikely but you wouldn't see Peyton sitting while he still has ANY chance to win the game, no matter how slight it may be.
I've hated the Patriots for some time, but always held a level of respect for them. I lost a bit of respect for the way they played this game. Going for it on fourth down when the logic was they needed to score points? Okay, because you believe you're great at picking those up. Punting it later when it's 4th and 4? Where is that same mentality?
They played aggressively until they realized this wasn't an easy win. Then they folded and played like defeated cowards.
Big thumbs down to these shmucks.
What are your thoughts on this? I can't think of any reason Brady should have been benched when there was still a chance to win.
I don't get it - while it's unlikely, they still do have a chance to win. 3 touchdowns are incredibly unlikely but you wouldn't see Peyton sitting while he still has ANY chance to win the game, no matter how slight it may be.
I've hated the Patriots for some time, but always held a level of respect for them. I lost a bit of respect for the way they played this game. Going for it on fourth down when the logic was they needed to score points? Okay, because you believe you're great at picking those up. Punting it later when it's 4th and 4? Where is that same mentality?
They played aggressively until they realized this wasn't an easy win. Then they folded and played like defeated cowards.
Big thumbs down to these shmucks.
What are your thoughts on this? I can't think of any reason Brady should have been benched when there was still a chance to win.
Northbound Train
Footballguy
Smartest play call Beli made tonight...and far smarter than Brees in for his last drive 
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
I'm sure the math backs this up too.
I thought that was interesting. Pats were showing themselves to be cowards and were trying to surrender but I was surprised to see Payton and Brees refuse to do the same.Smartest play call Beli made tonight...and far smarter than Brees in for his last drive
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
I couldn't disagree more. This game was over when Belichick made that decision. While anything is possible, I don't blame Belichick for not expecting his 0.0001% chance of winning this game at that point to come true and I endorse his decision to not risk the rest of his season (i.e. Brady) a possible season ending injury on a meaningless play.Just curious what Patriots you may have on your team(s) and whether or not you lost by a slim margin.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Completely gutless.
Remember when they used the line about how much confidence they had in their offense to justify going for it on 4th and 2 vs. the Colts two weeks ago? Yeah.
Remember when they used the line about how much confidence they had in their offense to justify going for it on 4th and 2 vs. the Colts two weeks ago? Yeah.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
This is ridiculous.
SlevinKelevra
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Remember when he came back on Tampa Bay back in '03 I think it was when they were down 21 with four minutes to go in regulation?
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
I think the word "glimmer" overstates the chance of victory at the point of Brady getting pulled (if that is possible). This thread is definitely ridiculous. I know this move goes against past Belichick decisions in leaving his players in games that were thoroughly decided with 5 minutes left (with the Pats usually the victor in most of them), but this was the smart move for once.
How do you mean?
This is what really disgusted me.It's one thing if Belichick regularly benched Brady when his team had a big lead at the end of games.
But he's a guy who likes to 'play all 4 quarters.' It simply reeked of total cowardice.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
absolutely.
Brady didn't get benched, the game was over. There's a huge difference between the two.
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
I already commented on that in my last post prior to this. Belichick made the smart move for once. I agree it goes against his prior decisions, but this was a smart one tonight.
It's one thing if Belichick regularly benched Brady when his team had a big lead at the end of games.
But he's a guy who likes to 'play all 4 quarters.' It simply reeked of total cowardice.
timschochet
Footballguy
This is the classic example of an internet story, and it's important only to fantasy football players who lost potential points. I predict you won't hear one mention of it on TV or anywhere in the media.
djcolts
Footballguy
u mean the 5 more pts i needed from brady tonight to win to make the playoffs, or the 2 pts i needed from welker (on another team) to keep the team im fighting for the last playoff spot out? yeah...great ending to a fantasy football season right there, hats off the saints D, ironically enough sitting on my bench, having gotten me through a lot of this season, see you all next year
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
The shot of Brady and Bilicheck staring up at the scoreboard and tsk tsking. if you could caption the image of the thoughts going on in thier minds:
Wow, a QB that is superior, and a coach that is also superior.
They got
Wow, a QB that is superior, and a coach that is also superior.
They got
Statcruncher
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Honestly, they had the look of a former champion who just realized that his best punch just isn't good enough anymore (or at least this year).The shot of Brady and Bilicheck staring up at the scoreboard and tsk tsking. if you could caption the image of the thoughts going on in thier minds:Wow, a QB that is superior, and a coach that is also superior.They got
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
It was a similar situation in that both the Colts and Pats got the ball back with 5 minutes left...except that the Colts (in the game you are talking about) got the ball back at the Tampa Bay 12 yard line, while the Pats got it at their own 27. I am sure in a similar situation with the Pats getting the ball deep in Saints category Brady would have been in the game, but having to drive the whole field in light of what they had done all game long --- i think it's easy to see why they didn't expect to be able to score 3 times and stop the Saints every single time.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
More patriot statisticians you could have ever dreamed existed will descend upon this here thread and wail and cry and stomp their feet trying to convince you that everything Bill Belichick does is genius. And, if it looks stupid, it's because you're too stoopid to get it. See? that's the genius of Bill Belichick. Even today's loss was genius. I mean who thinks up this ####? Lose on purpose? Get embarrassed? This sets up the larger plan, the larger goal.It's all in there if you just dig a little.I might have taken 1 too many ambien.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
I heard the Patriots win the Super Bowl 92% of the time Brady gets benched on the last Monday of the month while having a hemorrhoid. I'm sure BB factored this into the decision
For those of you defending the Belichick's decision in this one - do you think he'll bench Brady and company the next time he's winning by a large margin with minutes to go?
If you think he'll actually bench the guys, then this game may have been the moment where he realized the error of his ways.
If he keeps his guys out there like he normally does, it only confirms the level of disgust that should be given to the Patriots in regard to this game.
If you think he'll actually bench the guys, then this game may have been the moment where he realized the error of his ways.
If he keeps his guys out there like he normally does, it only confirms the level of disgust that should be given to the Patriots in regard to this game.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
It's a non-issue.hello ?
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
The people who should be most upset are the ones who took the over in this game (it was 57 or 58 depending on where you get your info) and having the Pats fall short on their end with the total being just 55 (38-17) when it looked like this was going to be an easy over around halftime to the 3rd Q.
PizzaDeliveryGuy
extra sausage
Non issue, really. I think BB basically said get off the field if you aren't going to play. They'll likely lick their wounds, regroup, and use this game as motivation.
You mean, like he did in week 6 when Brady sat out the entire fourth quarter?[edit: and most of the third quarter, too.]
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PosterNutBag
Footballguy
No, I don't think he'll bench them in that situation. I was just saying that his decision just happened to be the smart one this time.You can possibly say that he is being consistent here, even though you are saying he isn't. In blow out wins, the starters stay in. In blowout losses, the starters come out.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
If Brady had stayed in the game down 3 TDs with 4 minutes left, and had sustained a season ending injury,
then you would have a valid reason to start a thread.
This thread is a total joke.
then you would have a valid reason to start a thread.
This thread is a total joke.
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
I think winning a game 59-0 is a little different (even in Belichick's world) than being up a measly 30 pts...haha
DropKick
Footballguy
Even though they call this the "shark" pool, I am always amazed by the number of people who just don't understand the game... don't understand the coaching... don't understand the philosophy... don't understand the rules... don't understand anything...You, my friend, are one of those schmucks.High five!
None_More_Black
Footballguy
It will be brought up by the media I can assure you. There was five minutes left. Throw it up to Moss 4 times and see what happens. Horrible decision and I own no Patriots.
djcolts
Footballguy
Steve Young just brought it up.
well you're totally wrong as the ESPN guys are discussing it this very second
r0llin_game
Footballguy
They're not the Colts
I don't understand as much as many others, but I understand more than enough to know Belichick shouldn't send his starters back into the game in a blowout win.So I don't understand why he doesn't send them back out in a blowout loss.ETA - a blowout loss that did have a chance (slim at best) to come back. 5 minutes is a lot of time - a lot of things can happen. The Patriots can put up a lot of points in a short period of time.
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Casting Couch
Footballguy
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
####### patties
Casting Couch
Footballguy
This might be my new sig.Are your freaking serious ?
Native
Footballguy
Disagree. Here are some early comments from ESPN:* Teddy Bruschi just said he was very disappointed that Brady didnt go back in the game with 5 minutes left.* Steve Young said that it felt like youre beating your older brother in a game of chess and instead of him playing until the final whistle he overturns the board
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Casting Couch
Footballguy
You keep up that commitment to excellence, my friend.
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