Patriots Last Chance at Signature Win

G504 · 11-24-2009, 08:49 AM

I think the Pats are just trying to hype themselves up. I think they've gotten a little comfortable knowing the Jets, Bills, and Dolphins collectively offer real competition for the division title like once every 3 or 4 years. The Pats have finished less than 2nd only once in the last ten years! And they won the division 7 of those other 9 years! I think that's equally their dominance as it is the weakness of the rest of the division. My point is, they're not THAT concerned about beating us. Of course everyone wants to win every game, but I doubt they want it bad enough to risk injury or preview some plays they were saving for the playoffs.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 11-24-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by G504

I think the Pats are just trying to hype themselves up. I think they've gotten a little comfortable knowing the Jets, Bills, and Dolphins collectively offer real competition for the division title like once every 3 or 4 years. The Pats have finished less than 2nd only once in the last ten years! And they won the division 7 of those other 9 years! I think that's equally their dominance as it is the weakness of the rest of the division. My point is, they're not THAT concerned about beating us. Of course everyone wants to win every game, but I doubt they want it bad enough to risk injury or preview some plays they were saving for the playoffs.

respectfully, but completely disagree. The Pats from the head coach down are an ego organization. They had a chance to stop 3 teams that were undefeated this season and preserve their 16-0 run from 2007. But the Broncos beat them, and then they loss like fools on national tv to of all teams, the Colts. A game they feel they should have won but not for a risking coaching decision.

Denver of course got beat soon after but the Colts are still out there and so are we. They have a shot Monday night to do a few things: 1. Prove they are still the "Pats" and knock off a/the top team in the NFL on the road. 2. Maintain a shot at catching Cin to get a bye week in the playoffs. 3. Help preserve their 2007 historical run.

The Pats want this game bad, so do we. As always it will come down to who executes. WHO-DAT!

SmashMouth · 11-24-2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

respectfully, but completely disagree. The Pats from the head coach down are an ego organization. They had a chance to stop 3 teams that were undefeated this season and preserve their 16-0 run from 2007. But the Broncos beat them, and then they loss like fools on national tv to of all teams, the Colts. A game they feel they should have won but not for a risking coaching decision.

Denver of course got beat soon after but the Colts are still out there and so are we. They have a shot Monday night to do a few things: 1. Prove they are still the "Pats" and knock off a/the top team in the NFL on the road. 2. Maintain a shot at catching Cin to get a bye week in the playoffs. 3. Help preserve their 2007 historical run.

The Pats want this game bad, so do we. As always it will come down to who executes. WHO-DAT!

Yes .. all good points ....Somehow I have a gut feeling we will have a good account for ourselves, unlike the Rams game.

But it is not the last chance for a signature win. That last signature win occurs on Superbowl day!

bobad · 11-24-2009, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by G504

My point is, they're not THAT concerned about beating us. Of course everyone wants to win every game, but I doubt they want it bad enough to risk injury or preview some plays they were saving for the playoffs.

You're saying that Belichick is only looking at the big picture, but at
7-3, he must also look at the small picture.

There's nothing he needs more than to beat a good team to restore
confidence in his team and coaching abilities. No telling when Miami
goes on a tear and wins 4-5 in a row. He will pull out all the stops to
beat the Saints, you can bank on it.

11-24-2009, 08:49 AM	#1
G504 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 424	Re: Patriots Last Chance at Signature Win I think the Pats are just trying to hype themselves up. I think they've gotten a little comfortable knowing the Jets, Bills, and Dolphins collectively offer real competition for the division title like once every 3 or 4 years. The Pats have finished less than 2nd only once in the last ten years! And they won the division 7 of those other 9 years! I think that's equally their dominance as it is the weakness of the rest of the division. My point is, they're not THAT concerned about beating us. Of course everyone wants to win every game, but I doubt they want it bad enough to risk injury or preview some plays they were saving for the playoffs.
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11-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#2
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Patriots Last Chance at Signature Win Originally Posted by G504 I think the Pats are just trying to hype themselves up. I think they've gotten a little comfortable knowing the Jets, Bills, and Dolphins collectively offer real competition for the division title like once every 3 or 4 years. The Pats have finished less than 2nd only once in the last ten years! And they won the division 7 of those other 9 years! I think that's equally their dominance as it is the weakness of the rest of the division. My point is, they're not THAT concerned about beating us. Of course everyone wants to win every game, but I doubt they want it bad enough to risk injury or preview some plays they were saving for the playoffs. respectfully, but completely disagree. The Pats from the head coach down are an ego organization. They had a chance to stop 3 teams that were undefeated this season and preserve their 16-0 run from 2007. But the Broncos beat them, and then they loss like fools on national tv to of all teams, the Colts. A game they feel they should have won but not for a risking coaching decision. Denver of course got beat soon after but the Colts are still out there and so are we. They have a shot Monday night to do a few things: 1. Prove they are still the "Pats" and knock off a/the top team in the NFL on the road. 2. Maintain a shot at catching Cin to get a bye week in the playoffs. 3. Help preserve their 2007 historical run. The Pats want this game bad, so do we. As always it will come down to who executes. WHO-DAT!
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11-24-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,514 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Patriots Last Chance at Signature Win Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy respectfully, but completely disagree. The Pats from the head coach down are an ego organization. They had a chance to stop 3 teams that were undefeated this season and preserve their 16-0 run from 2007. But the Broncos beat them, and then they loss like fools on national tv to of all teams, the Colts. A game they feel they should have won but not for a risking coaching decision. Denver of course got beat soon after but the Colts are still out there and so are we. They have a shot Monday night to do a few things: 1. Prove they are still the "Pats" and knock off a/the top team in the NFL on the road. 2. Maintain a shot at catching Cin to get a bye week in the playoffs. 3. Help preserve their 2007 historical run. The Pats want this game bad, so do we. As always it will come down to who executes. WHO-DAT! Yes .. all good points ....Somehow I have a gut feeling we will have a good account for ourselves, unlike the Rams game. But it is not the last chance for a signature win. That last signature win occurs on Superbowl day!

11-24-2009, 09:54 AM	#4
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Patriots Last Chance at Signature Win Originally Posted by G504 My point is, they're not THAT concerned about beating us. Of course everyone wants to win every game, but I doubt they want it bad enough to risk injury or preview some plays they were saving for the playoffs. You're saying that Belichick is only looking at the big picture, but at 7-3, he must also look at the small picture. There's nothing he needs more than to beat a good team to restore confidence in his team and coaching abilities. No telling when Miami goes on a tear and wins 4-5 in a row. He will pull out all the stops to beat the Saints, you can bank on it.
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247