Watching the Colts last rushing TD yesterday (1 Viewer)

[snogger]

That hole was big enough for half the team to walk through.

The one defender who came in contact with Addai gave a very half-hearted attempt.. Didn't try to grab the ankles or hit him hard just took a swipe at him..

I remember the Holmgren SuperBowl rushing TD they handed to Denver wanting to save time on the clock. It took a while before Holmgren actually admitted to allowing Denver to walk into to the End zone.

Just wondering if The Pats felt they needed to save as much time as possible and just let them walk in??

 

[Deranged Hermit]

I said the same to my wife while we were watching the game. She gave me a look and I was stuck trying to explain the reason for doing so.

She just said: "That's really stupid, who's to say they don't fumble the snap or something"?

I was:

*edit: I wasn't saying they should have let him score, we were just shocked at the hole Addai had to run through.

 

[RedRaiders]

Except stopping him results in a FG that ties the game (it was 3rd down). Plus NE had a timeout if they did stop him. IIRC the situation was different in the Holmgren superbowl.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Except stopping him results in a FG that ties the game (it was 3rd down). Plus NE had a timeout if they did stop him. IIRC the situation was different in the Holmgren superbowl.

 

[snogger]

Except stopping him results in a FG that ties the game (it was 3rd down). Plus NE had a timeout if they did stop him. IIRC the situation was different in the Holmgren superbowl.

I agree the situation was different but.. If you get a chance to see the run again watch the defender who gets close to Addai.. He might as well as reached out and him for as much as he actually tried to tackle him.Besides, what else is there to talk about for the next two weeks???

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I know. I just think it was very poor defensive execution by NE. They had been getting gashed on the ground for the better part of the 2nd half, and this was just probably another big hole opened up against a tired defense.

 

[timintey]

It was different with Holmgren. That game was tied, so the assumption was that Denver was going to score anyway to take the lead so he wanted as much time as possible.

Yesterday, if NE could have held them to a FG, the game would then be tied.

Perhaps BB knew his defense couldn't stop them and allowed the score to give them more time, but he'll never admit to that.

 

[Slum Lord]

The two situations were completely different. Just give the Colts credit for a good call at the goalline.

 

[DeCleater]

If you think any coach in the NFL would let the other team score when his team is LEADING your nuts. And like it was said earlier it was 3rd down. Stop them on one play and they have to kick a FG to only TIE the game. Then you still have a minute and you only need a FG to win the game. Holmgren had no timeouts and knew Denver could run the clock out and kick the winning FG, he had no other option. NE was in a completely different situation.

 

[snogger]

If you think any coach in the NFL would let the other team score when his team is LEADING your nuts. And like it was said earlier it was 3rd down. Stop them on one play and they have to kick a FG to only TIE the game. Then you still have a minute and you only need a FG to win the game. Holmgren had no timeouts and knew Denver could run the clock out and kick the winning FG, he had no other option. NE was in a completely different situation.

The bolded part has already been proven so you are behind the times.. I just found it weird how big of a hole there was and the weak attempt at a tackle by the defender.

But I agree, BB wouldn't have made a Holmgren call there..

Still it does give us something to talk about instead of the other crap we will hear over and over again for the next two weeks.

Come on, I say we start the rumor and see where it goes..

 

[popeye]

If you think any coach in the NFL would let the other team score when his team is LEADING your nuts. And like it was said earlier it was 3rd down. Stop them on one play and they have to kick a FG to only TIE the game. Then you still have a minute and you only need a FG to win the game. Holmgren had no timeouts and knew Denver could run the clock out and kick the winning FG, he had no other option. NE was in a completely different situation.

The bolded part has already been proven so you are behind the times.. I just found it weird how big of a hole there was and the weak attempt at a tackle by the defender.

But I agree, BB wouldn't have made a Holmgren call there..

Still it does give us something to talk about instead of the other crap we will hear over and over again for the next two weeks.

Come on, I say we start the rumor and see where it goes..

your nuts <> you're nuts

 

[snogger]

Just to try and get this going.It was not 3rd & goal.. It was 3rd and 1:

3-2-NE3 (1:02) J.Addai up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

If The Pats stop them for a 2 yard gain, Colts have 1st and goal at the 1 with a minute left and pats would have to use up their Time-outs and hope to keep them out of the end zone....hmmmmmmmmm

 

[duke21]

Just to try and get this going.It was not 3rd & goal.. It was 3rd and 1:

3-2-NE3 (1:02) J.Addai up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

If The Pats stop them for a 2 yard gain, Colts have 1st and goal at the 1 with a minute left and pats would have to use up their Time-outs and hope to keep them out of the end zone....hmmmmmmmmm

Looks like it was 3rd and 2 to me.

 

[snogger]

Just to try and get this going.It was not 3rd & goal.. It was 3rd and 1:

3-2-NE3 (1:02) J.Addai up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

If The Pats stop them for a 2 yard gain, Colts have 1st and goal at the 1 with a minute left and pats would have to use up their Time-outs and hope to keep them out of the end zone....hmmmmmmmmm

Looks like it was 3rd and 2 to me.

Sorry, my mistake 3rd & 2 from the 3 yard line..

 

[Sullie]

I think it was a combination of not wanting to get burned on a pass play, staying on their heels because Manning was changing his voice to draw them off (he did that twice if I recall) and I'm sure they were dead tired on the defensive line and add to that it was hotter than hell in there (I live in Indy and a lot of my co-workers were telling me was very hot in there yesterday.)

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Gr00vus]

That defense was completely worn out, and were down numerous players due to injuries. That really was their best effort there. The game the prior week (the Chargers had that D on the ropes in the 2nd half but didn't capitalize due to lousy play calling) and a good gameplan and execution by the Colts simply beat the Pats D down.

 

[Buckle]

I think it was a matter of the perfect play being called. I certainly didn't see it coming and expected Peyton to throw. Certainly didn't expect them to try running down the middle either.

 

[TheFanatic]

It was different with Holmgren. That game was tied, so the assumption was that Denver was going to score anyway to take the lead so he wanted as much time as possible.

Yesterday, if NE could have held them to a FG, the game would then be tied.

Perhaps BB knew his defense couldn't stop them and allowed the score to give them more time, but he'll never admit to that.

That D was decimated. They were exhausted. Maybe he wanted them to score to get the final posession so they wouldn't have to send the D back out again because he knew they weren't going to stop anyone. If they hold the Colts to 3, there is a good chance that the game goes to OT. In that case the Pats would place their chances of winning on both winning the coin toss AND scoring on the first drive. If they didn't do either of those things it was a very good chance that the Colts run right over the tired Pats D. I say he let them score.

 

[jestertj]

The thought crossed my ming for a moment right after the play. Then I remembered the game a few years ago when the Pats had a big goalline stand to win a game that ended with a stuffing of Edge and Willie McGinnist runnig up the field celebrating. I decided that they were trying to get the stop and hope for a tie game.

 

[snogger]

It was different with Holmgren. That game was tied, so the assumption was that Denver was going to score anyway to take the lead so he wanted as much time as possible.

Yesterday, if NE could have held them to a FG, the game would then be tied.

Perhaps BB knew his defense couldn't stop them and allowed the score to give them more time, but he'll never admit to that.

That D was decimated. They were exhausted. Maybe he wanted them to score to get the final posession so they wouldn't have to send the D back out again because he knew they weren't going to stop anyone. If they hold the Colts to 3, there is a good chance that the game goes to OT. In that case the Pats would place their chances of winning on both winning the coin toss AND scoring on the first drive. If they didn't do either of those things it was a very good chance that the Colts run right over the tired Pats D. I say he let them score.

Now we are getting some where.. <<Doing all he can to get a rumor started..