Patriots/NFL Super Bowl LIII - BEAT LA!!!!!!!! - Welcome to Canton, Ohio TY LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jgatie]

the NFL has events Tuesday do they not, besides that isn't New England getting hit by Jayden as well? they already have watches up here for the same timeframe

Who cares about the weather for Super Bowl week events? Is there something about player interviews or the nattering nincompoops on radio row that will be affected by a snow storm? Even at the worst, if there are outdoor events that have to be cancelled or postponed, it would have less than zero effect on the actual game.

Also, what is your obsession with the weather in New England for an event in Atlanta/KC?

 

[N o o d l e s]

If there is one team that I’d expect to f*** things up during the Super Bowl lead up week, it’s a team with Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters and Dante Fowler.

 

[Hockeyholic]

do you really think that isn't Belichick's game plan?

Since they moved the touchback line up Belichick has gone to kicking returnable kicks because more often than not your coverage will stop them short of the touchback line

That's BB's thinking ( Most likely). And he probably wants the opportunity to recover a potential fumble on the return (See Chargers). But...there has been more instances where the kickoff coverage team is allowing long returns. Imo it's too risky to play with fire against the Rams. All it takes is a return to their own 40 yard line, and they aren't far off from fg range.

But I know why he's doing it. It's just a matter of risk and reward.

 

[Hockeyholic]

While the Butler/Belichick **** got all the coverage last year, I'd argue that the #2 person to blame for the Superbowl loss last year was Cooks. Idiot was completely overwhelmed by the moment. His leap cost us 7 points, if he just ran to the corner he's in (IIRC I think we went for it on 4th and goal and didn't score that drive after it). Then a series or two later he runs around like a chicken with its head cut off and gets decapitated.

I don't regret trading him.

That was such a costly play. And him being out of the game didn't exactly hurt the offense. He draws alot of PI penalties. And he is a deep threat. But he's soft as tissue. He can be had.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Im more mad about Cooks than Butler. If the idiot did a spin or even just use his speed toward the sideline we could have had 7. Then the moron decides hey I will try and stretch out this catch as much as possible and gets concussed and out.

With no Edelman or Cooks, Brady had limited weapons.[/QUOTE]

Yep. If they get 7 there, it's a whole different ball game. I know Brady put up 500 yards. But I just never had that feeling that they'd pull it out. Even when they were driving to take the lead with under two minutes left. I kept saying "You cannot score too quickly". I think Philly would've marched down the field even if the Pats take the lead. The defense was that bad

 

[McGarnagle]

Let's be honest, considering he had no Edelman, Cooks died in the second quarter, and Gronk was barely healthy, the fact that Brady put up the line he did in the Superbowl last year was heroic.

It was, without exaggeration, the greatest single performance in Superbowl history. And all the history books will remember is a strip sack and Nick Foles getting MVP because the defense couldn't make one stop.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Would be curious to find out if two teams from one city have ever defeated two teams from another city within a calendar year of one another.

 

[N o o d l e s]

Let's be honest, considering he had no Edelman, Cooks died in the second quarter, and Gronk was barely healthy, the fact that Brady put up the line he did in the Superbowl last year was heroic.

It was, without exaggeration, the greatest single performance in Superbowl history. And all the history books will remember is a strip sack and Nick Foles getting MVP because the defense couldn't make one stop.

It’s crazy how healthy they are this year

 

[Hockeyholic]

Let's be honest, considering he had no Edelman, Cooks died in the second quarter, and Gronk was barely healthy, the fact that Brady put up the line he did in the Superbowl last year was heroic.

It was, without exaggeration, the greatest single performance in Superbowl history. And all the history books will remember is a strip sack and Nick Foles getting MVP because the defense couldn't make one stop.

Yeah I mean I want to say Edelman was missed. But it's tough to say that when the offense put up 500 yards and 33 points. Usually 500 yards wins the ball game.

I do wonder how much difference Hightower would've made. I think his absence was just as big as Butler's. And they had Jordan Richards & Bademosi taking meaningful snaps. They were horrific. Eric Rowe was injured. I do think Hightower being in the lineup is a huge boost (Compared to last season). And Jackson has been an improvement on Rowe.

I hate to say it. But Belichick was outcoached last year. And alot of it was self inflicted. Why he continued to trot out the likes of Bademose & Richards is something I'll never get. Three years prior he benched Arrington, and inserted Butler. Helped win them a SB. He absolutely cannot be as stubborn this time around. I don't anticipate he will be either.

 

[Troublesome 85]

IDK how to feel about this match up. I am not religious but when it comes to Patriots and Bruins I believe in the sports gods. I have no answers when people ask me who will win the SB.

But the Pats are healthier this year than last. IDK............

 

[Troublesome 85]

IDK if its Patriots media day but lots of Patriot interviews. Edelman, BB, Michel and it shows 10 players have their own media booths

 

[McGarnagle]

Would be curious to find out if two teams from one city have ever defeated two teams from another city within a calendar year of one another.

I was going to say 1980: Lakers over 76ers and Raiders over Eagles, but turns out the Raiders were still in Oakland then.

No one's ever done it. Just looked it up.

 

[08SeaBass08]

Would be curious to find out if two teams from one city have ever defeated two teams from another city within a calendar year of one another.

Or one team defeating two teams from the same city in one season's playoffs.

 

[McGarnagle]

Or one team defeating two teams from the same city in one season's playoffs.

In 1987 the Flyers took out the Rangers and Islanders in back-to-back rounds

 

[08SeaBass08]

I'd give LA/Anaheim same city status, so I suppose Manhattan/Nassau County is a fair comp. SF/Oakland, too?

 

[Fossy21]

Christ, that one is double stupid.

1. you dont give them any bulletin board material at all

2. you especially dont make it about what has clearly been one of the biggest motivators for Brady this year.

3. Tom will be in the league when he’s at the age of the ref that bailed your scrub ass out against the Saints, while you’ll be lucky to make it another two years as a substitute guy.

 

[Alicat]

This caught me off guard this morning.

Devin McCourty on playing next year: 'I don’t know for sure'

 

[HockeyMomx2]

This caught me off guard this morning.

Devin McCourty on playing next year: 'I don’t know for sure'

Wow. Yah. Huh.

 

[UConn126]

I'd give LA/Anaheim same city status, so I suppose Manhattan/Nassau County is a fair comp. SF/Oakland, too?

If Boston/Foxboro get same city status, then all those should, too.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Or one team defeating two teams from the same city in one season's playoffs.

Cowboys beat the Bills in the SB. Stars beat the Sabres in the Finals. But that doesn't answer your question.

Um...Phoenix Suns beat the Lakers & Clippers in the 2006 postseason.

 

[Hockeyholic]

This caught me off guard this morning.

Devin McCourty on playing next year: 'I don’t know for sure'

Unsure how I'd feel about him retiring. A whole lot of leadership would be out the door. But the Patriots would have more cap room. I think McCourty is a tad overpaid.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Humorous to hear Brandin Cooks open his mouth

Guy is fast, but a complete and utter lack of football IQ displayed on this play. Same for his “leap”.

 

[Alicat]

Unsure how I'd feel about him retiring. A whole lot of leadership would be out the door. But the Patriots would have more cap room. I think McCourty is a tad overpaid.

I'm sad as hell that he could be done after this.

I was expecting maybe Marcus Cannon and Gronk but not Devin.

 

[JRull86]

This caught me off guard this morning.

Devin McCourty on playing next year: 'I don’t know for sure'

I think if he wins the SB with his brother on the team, that's it for him personally.

I mean as a player in the unique position he's in, what more would you possible want to accomplish? Made a ton of money, won some Super Bowls, and won one of them with your twin bro on the team. Can't get much better than that.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Deion Sanders: "Give Belichick two weeks to prepare, and nobody will outcoach him". Um...we just saw Belichick get outcoached by Pederson. This theory that Belichick is a genius with two weeks to prepare has been proven false before (See SB 42 & SB 52). Obviously still one of the best to ever coach though.