NFL: Patriots Success

[Troy McClure]

Beating teams 38 to 1.5 so far this year, sheer luck baby

The Patriots couldn't even put up as many points on the Dolphins as the Ravens did.

 

[irunthepeg]

It's always a good day when NE loses the SB or during the playoffs.

Even though I'm salty about NE, most of the NFL is as well. Who would've ever thought that a 6th round draft pick, along with Belichick, would make such a difference?

Golden State Warriors of the NFL

would the GSW be more of a Pats-lite in the NBA. I'd say that's disrespect to Ol Bill & co.

 

[John Price]

would the GSW be more of a Pats-lite in the NBA. I'd say that's disrespect to Ol Bill & co.

I agree

What they have been doing they've done since 2001

 

[Troy McClure]

I agree

What they have been doing they've done since 2001

The Spurs were always the better comparison.

 

[DangleCity]

The Patriots couldn't even put up as many points on the Dolphins as the Ravens did.

True, but they also didnt give up any points to that sorry operation

 

[irunthepeg]

I think Brady being a 6th round pick is the best part. Never seriously considered by scouts, Pats took a flyer because they figured they'd have a backup QB at most and it turns out once they gave him a chance he proceeded to become the best QB ever. He literally beat the odds, unlike a guy like Peyton Manning who was groomed his entire life to be the #1 pick/top QB.

This is why I've always been a Brady guy. Especially over Peyton. I like Manning and I like the rich football history his family has, but the late round "never be anything" story is infinitely more fascinating to me. Tom is the GOAT.

 

[Harry22]

how good can they be if they can't ever beat a NFC East team in a Super Bowl?
the whole division owns them in big games...

 

[c9777666]

Curious to see this list.

You and South George should each make one, so we can see how the Pats are living rent free.

Here is the list:

10. They seem to make the regular season a foregone conclusion, as if a playoff spot is death and taxes, like the Red Wing playoff streak. They might be the only team that can sell playoff tickets during the preseason.

9. Their home playoff games are rarely entertaining. Only four of their 20 home playoff wins have been by a touchdown or less. In Gillette Stadium, rare is a postseason game that is actually competitive.

8. They practically live in the AFC-CG to the point where it feels like New England and (Insert Team Here).

7. Almost routine 1st round byes. Since 2001- Only 3 AFC Wild Card games and rarely if ever play in January on the road. In Foxboro, Wild Card Weekend is a forbidden 3 letter word almost.

6. They're not winning with pizzazz or flair ala the 49ers of old. They just seem coldly effective and clinical, almost robotic.

5. They rarely win with gamebreakers. A lot of great WR's never got a SB ring, yet Chris Hogan has 2 SB rings.

4. Their division. Forget winning, they're never even pushed in the AFC East. 2001 is the only time Brady won a division title in week 17. That was year ONE! Since then, their division titles have been almost a foregone conclusion.

3. Brady is great but annoyingly great

2. Belichick is great but annoyingly great

1. They win way too much.

Don't care about the cheating allegations. I might be the only guy who when I heard about DeflateGate thought it sounded more like a hilarious sitcom plot than something sinister.

 

[DangleCity]

Here is the list:

10. They seem to make the regular season a foregone conclusion, as if a playoff spot is death and taxes, like the Red Wing playoff streak. They might be the only team that can sell playoff tickets during the preseason.

9. Their home playoff games are rarely entertaining. Only four of their 20 home playoff wins have been by a touchdown or less. In Gillette Stadium, rare is a postseason game that is actually competitive.

8. They practically live in the AFC-CG to the point where it feels like New England and (Insert Team Here).

7. Almost routine 1st round byes. Since 2001- Only 3 AFC Wild Card games and rarely if ever play in January on the road. In Foxboro, Wild Card Weekend is a forbidden 3 letter word almost.

6. They're not winning with pizzazz or flair ala the 49ers of old. They just seem coldly effective and clinical, almost robotic.

5. They rarely win with gamebreakers. A lot of great WR's never got a SB ring, yet Chris Hogan has 2 SB rings.

4. Their division. Forget winning, they're never even pushed in the AFC East. 2001 is the only time Brady won a division title in week 17. That was year ONE! Since then, their division titles have been almost a foregone conclusion.

3. Brady is great but annoyingly great

2. Belichick is great but annoyingly great

1. They win way too much.

Don't care about the cheating allegations. I might be the only guy who when I heard about DeflateGate thought it sounded more like a hilarious sitcom plot than something sinister.

I appreciate the honesty. I think most people deep down just hate the winning which I can understand. Though I dont understand why Brady is annoying. I get BB being annoying, he is a grade A prick.

 

[steveayres35]

I'm not even surprised at this point:

Raekwon McMillan says official told him to “stay off Tom” Brady

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Curious to see this list.

You and South George should each make one, so we can see how the Pats are living rent free.

I like the Pats, but I also think it's time you admit the Patriots and not the Packers are your favorite team.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

I like the Pats, but I also think it's time you admit the Patriots and not the Packers are your favorite team.

What I say is, no matter how much you "hate them", you still have to admire what that franchise has been doing for 20 f***ing years
People are amazed by the Golden State Warriors for example, of the Red Wings in the late 90's, but the Pats it's that x3
Love them or hate them, we will never ever IMO witness a success this long by a franchise in any sport!

 

[CDJ]

I'm not even surprised at this point:

Raekwon McMillan says official told him to “stay off Tom” Brady

Did he flag him? No? Then Stop crying. He’s reminding him that QB is basically untouchable in this league, which it basically is for any of the ones with talent. Not just Brady

QB drives ratings.

 

[Crossfire Hurricane]

I can't find any actual footage of the hit, but it could just be a warning not to drop his full weight on him.

 

[TheAngryHank]

I can't find any actual footage of the hit, but it could just be a warning not to drop his full weight on him.

Love your avatar.

 

[SouthGeorge]

I can't find any actual footage of the hit, but it could just be a warning not to drop his full weight on him.

Love your optimism of actual rules being applied and not favoritism.

 

[N o o d l e s]

To be honest, I’ve come to not blame Steelers, Colts or Ravens fans at all for hating the Pats like they do.

Just think of the number of potential super bowl appearances each of these franchises has lost because of the Pats. Shit I’d be mad too.

However it warms my heart and is really quite comical for me.

 

[Scotty Pucks]

I’ve just learned to appreciate greatness. Thankfully, it’s not as frustrating as an Eagles fan, seeing as we’ll always have that SB and are in the NFC.

That said, greatest dynasty of all time and it’s not even close. And I would be shocked if they didn’t win it all this year too.

 

[CDJ]

I can't find any actual footage of the hit, but it could just be a warning not to drop his full weight on him.

Pats writer/fan went back and McMillan didn’t touch him the entire game lol

Just sad how far in the heads of the rest of the league they are.

 

[Foots]

To be honest, I’ve come to not blame Steelers, Colts or Ravens fans at all for hating the Pats like they do.

Just think of the number of potential super bowl appearances each of these franchises has lost because of the Pats. **** I’d be mad too.

However it warms my heart and is really quite comical for me.

Not a Ravens fan, but NE and Bal are 2-2 against each other in the playoffs.

 

[Josepho]

I don't even really hate New England. Their success is admirable at this point.

Belichick is a brilliant mind and I wish I could be as good at anything as he is at coaching.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

I don't even really hate New England. Their success is admirable at this point. Belichick is a brilliant mind and I wish I could be as good at anything as he is at coaching.

Agreed. Am I a big enough knucklehead to think that one coach and one QB winning 6 SBs together is luck? Nope.

 

[N o o d l e s]

Not a Ravens fan, but NE and Bal are 2-2 against each other in the playoffs.

And that’s true but those two losses probably would have been super bowl appearances

 

[Foots]

And that’s true but those two losses probably would have been super bowl appearances

Maybe. But you are definitely on point about Steelers fans hating anything Patriots. NE is all they ever talk about. With the possibility that the Pats can overtake them in SB wins, they are going to hate even more.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

No, Steelers fans talk more about how much they hate Tomlin and Butler as coach. There are 30 other fanbases that hate the Pats. Well for the most part anyway.
Patriot fans get annoyed with teams hating on them. Fans of the other teams get annoyed with arrogance and the cockiness of Patriot fans. It does go both ways.
I used to let it get to me. It doesn’t anymore. I have more important things in my life to worry about