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Belichick’s decision to take the wind was lauded by defensive back Devin McCourty, one of the captains responsible for notifying the referee of the decision to bypass the chance to receive. “Bill’s a genius,” McCourty said. “Even the captains were like, ‘Really? Defer?’ He wanted to take the wind. Obviously that was the best call.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/belichicks-decision-to-take-the-wind-was-lauded/
Yeah, that’s the rub. On one hand it was an amazing game with a great comeback, but there was plenty of sloppiness and if the Pats put themselves in that kind of hole in the playoffs I doubt they’re going to be able to dig themselves out.
Overall I think this will be one of the most memorable games in Brady-Manning history, at least of the non-playoff games. In a way it was the anti 4th-and-2 game and really put some of those demons to rest.
I have a hard time remembering a win I felt better about in recent memory. Yes, there have been big wins, but not when the Pats were home underdogs and showed the kind of toughness and resiliency that few teams have.
Put this win in the context of the injuries the Pats have overcome and it’s even sweeter.
I’m just going to enjoy this one for a bit. I don’t know if the Pats have enough to win the Super Bowl this year, but enjoying wins like this is all we have short of a Lombardi title.
For today, all the Brady-Manning, Welker, and Patriots problems talk is dead. Let’s just drink it in.
Good stuff in here. I think you’re right on Dobson/Thompkins, the Pats are lucky they have two pretty good outside receivers in both of them. Wouldn’t read too much into any of their snaps, both will continue to get chances, but when Gronk/Vereen/Edelman are on fire it’s hard to complain that they didn’t get in on the action. Both are doing enough to maintain a decent outside presence, still arguably better than what Brandon Lloyd did last year.
Yeah, I think that might be the way to go with Ridley. I’ve always liked how Bolden has run, give him a chance at some early carries then work Ridley and Blount in later. Or even give Blount the chance to get the early carries. I don’t think Ridley needs to be benched permanently or anything, he just needs to step back and relax. He’s fighting it right now and a little perspective and less focus might help him.
Pride. This team has a lot of pride. We take this thing serious,” cornerback Kyle Arrington said. “Never get down on each other and even on ourselves. As long as it’s still time left on the clock we’re going to fight.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/pride-this-team-has-a-lot-of-pride-we-take-this/
Peyton Manning was uncomfortable with the pressure of the Patriots defense. He went 0-for-6 with an interception when throwing under duress. Five of those incompletions, including the interception, came in the second half. Manning finished with 150 passing yards, his first sub-200-yard game with the Broncos.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/peyton-manning-was-uncomfortable-with-the-pressure/
