Remember when the Pats were unbeatable in the playoffs? 8 straight years without a Championship. Whodathunk after 04/05.
Patriots havent had a defense since then either. thats the big issue. Tough to always win games with 30+ points. especially when the team you're facing is going up against a ****** D.
Goes to show that maybe momentum going into the playoffs doesnt mean much. How many people pegged Baltimore going to the SB consitering how they were playing.
I dont like em, but you gotta give credit where its due.
Patriots havent had a defense since then either. thats the big issue. Tough to always win games with 30+ points. especially when the team you're facing is going up against a ****** D.
They've had plenty of opportunity to address their D with their multiple draft picks. Just haven't found the playmakers. Keep trading down to get depth, but haven't landed the impact guys like Bruschi, Seymour, McInnist, Law, etc. from their heyday.
Been about the offense for the past several years. Last 2 trips to the SB, it's been Brady and the offense and they came up short both times. It was less then 40 points in those 2 losses to the Giants.
No excuses for Brady and the Patriots offense today (yes it was windy but the Ravens made the plays with the wind, Pats didn't). Vs the Giants the pass rush killed the Pats but today Brady actually had quite a bit of time and just didn't make the plays. Also given that the Ravens had to account for the Patriots passing the ball at all times, it's a considerable failure the Pats running game never took off at all..
Honestly think they out-gameplanned themselves a bit. In the first half, there was a time where things were set up to go "Houston Texans" way, Pats moving the ball into the Ravens' half but failed to make the key plays. Pats could have headed to the locker room with a score more like 24-7 if we're honest, probably should have.
Always a good day when the Patriots lose. **** Belichick for denying us the highlight of the season when the fawning Boston media gets to dance around landmines and not offend the precious genius while the classless grump mumbles, cries and stares people down.
Always a good day when the Patriots lose. **** Belichick for denying us the highlight of the season when the fawning Boston media gets to dance around landmines and not offend the precious genius while the classless grump mumbles, cries and stares people down.
Your dislike of NE teams despite living directly in NE is hilarious. Keep up the good work!
