Evidently Vince Young is not that good. I think he will be in a couple of years though and let's face it, if anyone has a worse receiving corps than the Pats, it's Tennessee.
This was quite a game with so much happening. Thankfully, Ed Hoculee and his team were the officials. It took the best crew the league has to keep this game from getting out of control. Kudos to them for calling every stupid little thing to start the second half - even if it meant a free TD for the Titans. Much better to giveup some points than to get anyone else hurt or even suspended for losing their temper. Belichick commented after the game that the officials did a good job and that he wished Hoculee and his team could do every Pats game. Also, no one does a better job explaining his rulings on replay challenges than Hoculee.
Then there was the milestones. Corey Dillon passed OJ for 14th on the all time rushing list. The Pats D gave up fewer points than any other Pats D in the teams history, previously held by the superbowl team of 2003. Vinny Interceptaverde threw his TD to make him the only person to throw a TD in 20 seasons. I think that Jeff Fisher is OK with that and doesn't feel like Belichick was running up the score. Personally, if I was Titan, it would have pissed me off.
The good:
Brady to Caldwell deep! - TWICE!!
The O-line - good job in protection, great run blocking.
The O - Tennessee is a very good D and the Pats put up 40.
Chad Jackson - if he returns punts so well, why haven't they used him all year?
The bad:
Punt Coverage - Pac man is good, but not THAT good.
Gostkowski - missing an XP and a FG is not the way to gain confidence heading to the Playoffs.
Bruschi - I don't know what it is, but he just doesn't seem to be Bruschi anymore.
The ugly:
The chop block on Rodney Harrison - looks like he'll be OK though.
The field at LP Stadium - easily worse than Gillette used to be.
The ripped:
Ed Hoculee is in better shape than some of the players.
WOO HOO!!!
The playoffs may have just fallen perfectly for the Pats. I couldn't be happier to see Denver eliminated, thanks San Fran! Even better is that the Chefs....er, Chiefs will be playing Indy. I can't think of a worse match-up for Indy. Even IF Indy manages a win, the Chiefs will have pounded the hell out of 'em. And then there was the Jets. J.E.T.S. - Just End Their Season.
It is a terrific scenario for KC to beat Indy, Pats to beat the Jets, then KC goes to SD and we get to go to Baltimore.
I think the Pats would much rather go to Baltimore than SD because Belichick has shut down McNair in the past, it's an EAST coast short trip, their O is less of a threat and KC has a ligit shot at beating SD (they're in the same division and KC beat SD once already this year) setting up a possible AFC championship at NE!!!!
Definitely watch for more posts about this week's matchup between the Jets and Pats. NOT including any of the bullshit between Belichick and Manjerky.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I hope that 2007 is your best year ever.
Now go take care of that hangover....
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2 comments:
I can't believe how exciting it was to watch this game. I pretty much thought they were going to come out in the first half and kick some ass, then lay down in the second half just to get some guys playing time. I was stunned to see Brady coming out in the third quarter. This was a very dirty game though. I think it's great that not only did the Pats give it right back to them, but they also "let their play do the talking."
Dillon and Maroney were great this sunday. The O-line opened up some big holes and both guys were able to capitalize on that. Unfortunately I was in the truck when Dillon ran for that big run in the 1st, would have loved to see that.
Sunday represented 3 straight games without a turnover (although Ben Watson was inactive). Reche was looking great, and I have more confidence in our receiving corps these days. It's great to have Hobbs AND Jackson as potential kick return threats. Many times, the game is won or lost on special teams, and this takes pressure off Troy Brown. Now if only our return coverage could step it up a notch.....thaaaat would be great....mmmmmkkkkk. Having Sauerkraut kick it out of bounds just so we don't have to deal with Ms. Pacman is ridiculous. Who the faulk is Sauerbrun anyway!?!
I agree with your Bruschi comment. It's just not the same without him picking balls out of the air and being more of threat. He's keeping a good contain game and filling the gaps when he needs to, but he's not as much of an "in-your-face" threat as he used to be.
In regards to the polak, thank god the rest of the playoffs will be on turf. We were spoiled after having damon being able to kick so well in the slop. We've got our turf at home on Sunday, M&T, RCA, and Qualcomm have turf, and the SB will played on turf. Lets just pray that he doesn't break under pressure.
Jeepers, Krager! Are you trying to start your own blog or something??
Are you sure Bruschi didn't retire after last season?
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