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Brady is 7-7 in the playoffs since that 10-0 start. He didn’t have more than one interception in any playoff game during that 10-win streak; he has six multiple-interception games since then, including Sunday. Brady is still one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time – maybe the best ever. Most quarterbacks don’t get the chance to get beat deep in the playoffs every year, because they’re not consistent enough to get their teams that far that often. But over the last eight seasons Brady’s playoff disappointments have piled up and are overshadowing his great playoff moments.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/brady-is-7-7-in-the-playoffs-since-that-10-0/
By virtue of their loss on Sunday to the Ravens and their inferior regular season record to the Falcons (who also lost in the conference championship round), the Patriots will pick 29th overall in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/by-virtue-of-their-loss-on-sunday-to-the-ravens/
With key injuries, Patriots defense fails to make the plays – Patriots – Boston.com
With key injuries, Patriots defense fails to make the plays – Patriots – Boston.com
If you think coverage is a determining factor, then the injury to cornerback Aqib Talib in the first quarter made a huge difference. If you believe affecting the quarterback regardless of who’s in coverage is a bigger factor, then the lack of an effective pass rush without rookie end Chandler Jones loomed larger. The fact is, coverage and pressure work hand in hand. You need both to win the biggest games. You can make the case the Patriots didn’t have enough of either.
The problem was, the Patriots failed to make any big plays on defense. The Patriots were second in the league with 41 forced turnovers during the regular season (Bears, 44). Giving the Patriots offense a few extra swings at the plate — with short fields — was one of their greatest strengths. Against the Ravens, the Patriots didn’t force a single turnover.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-problem-was-the-patriots-failed-to-make-any/
Patriots Offseason Primer
The NFL playoffs continue on with the Ravens and 49ers set to meet in the Super Bowl. It should be an outstanding physical game with some future Hall of Famers set to finally get a ring, while leaving some other future Hall of Famers still without one.
Personally I’m leaning toward the 49ers and Randy Moss, though I do have a ton of respect for the Ravens team and the playoff run that they’ve made. Baltimore certainly looks like they’re on a mission, and the quality of their wins rivals those of the Giants last year.
It should be a great game, and really there’s nothing more at stake for the Patriots like there would’ve been if Peyton, Roethlisberger or Eli were playing in it. So we’re just hoping for a good game that comes down to the wire.
We’ll have some Super Bowl commentary here on the blog, but for the most part we’re sticking with the Patriots. This will begin with evaluating the offensive and defensive schemes and the personnel. Who’s a keeper and who should be targeted for upgrade.
As the season wound down we had a couple articles for B/R covering free agency and some cursory draft needs. Might be a good time to revisit those to help the focus shift to the offseason…
Sign, Tag, Walk: Breaking Down What to Do with Each of Patriots 2013 Free Agents
Have Bill Belichick & the New England Patriots Lost Their Magic?
Have Bill Belichick & the New England Patriots Lost Their Magic?
New stuff up on B/R, and if you know me you know the answer to the “Lost their magic” question…