BRADY vs. MANNING XLXLLVVIIVI…. NO. It was the 53 man roster
of the New England Patriots vs. the 53 man roster of the Denver Broncos with
two elite, legendary, hall of fame, super bowl champion, MVP quarterbacks
running both teams. As expected this game surely did not disappoint ANYONE
watching. There were ups and downs for both teams that surely need to be fixed,
and everyone playing in that game did not leave feeling 100%, I can guarantee
that.
What the hell happened in the first half with the Patriots?
It seemed like we had the ball for so long, and we just kept turning it over. I
think the cameras showed Peyton Manning, and Demariyus Thomas playing Connect 4
on the sidelines. We just couldn’t catch a break! It was to the point where I
was starting to accept that maybe this wasn’t our game. Denver’s defense came
out ready to play, and they did. Until the Denver defense started getting
injured, we were doing nothing. I’m sure we took advantage of that just like
the Broncos took advantage of our horrible running defense this game. Moreno
was 200+. That’s not good for us at all.
Why we limited Kenbrell Thompkins in the first half is
beyond me. I didn’t see Dobson out there much either. Ridley and Blount got the
doghouse after their crucial fumbles. Ridley has fumbled two weeks in a row
now, and both fumbles were very costly early on in both games. Bolden, and
Vereen took the workload after both failed. I don’t know what the hell is up
with Ridley and his fumbling. It’s been a major problem in his career. It
reminds me of Tiki Barber and all of his fumbles. Perhaps he has to change his
style of running much like Tiki did in which we all know led to his late career
success.
Brady and his bunch of receivers looked awesome. Edelman who
was supposed to be forgotten (according to Yahoo Sports) with Amendola, and
Gronk coming back showed to be the dominant receiver in the game. Vereen had
some great catches as well, as GRONK. Brady was just being Brady. I seriously
question the availability of both rookie receivers, and what Belichick’s been
doing with them. It’s clear that Thompkins is a perfect fit for this offense,
and it’s clear that Dobson was catching on to the system. Perhaps he didn’t
like the matchups for either receiver for this game? I don’t know, what they do
exactly, but I’d like to see them play more. I’d also like to see Boyce play
more.
Our defense (not the run game) was awesome. I think Talib
had a big game because we didn’t hear Thomas’ name called for most of the game.
I think Jamie Collins had a coming out party (no pun). He was all over the
field, and it was good to see him play productive. We need to stop the run
though. I’m starting to wonder why we traded for Sopoaga because he’s not
really helping us out. I understand we needed more speed in the game on
defense, and it showed, but it paid off. We did well. I don’t think another
team will run that much on us though, I believe that may have been an open
option to have Peyton run it, instead of throw it. I agree with that. Congrats
on yet ANOTHER pick by Logan Ryan the rookie from Rutgers. He’s a smart player,
and I’m glad he’s a Patriot.
Overtime was crazy. Choosing to kick and taking the wind was
just another strange move by Bill Belichick. In Bill we trust. WE WON!
Manning lost to Indy
Welker lost to New England
Coincidence? Maybe, but I don’t think it mattered.
Today all I’m hearing about is how Peyton
couldn’t play in the weather conditions which is mind boggling because he plays
in one of the coldest states in the country. I’m pretty sure it gets cold in
Denver too, right? There’s 100 reasons and excuses as to why Peyton and the
Broncos lost, but no one has the balls enough to admit that the Patriots were
the better team in the 5 quarters that were played. They’re expecting a wintery
mix for the Super Bowl in New Jersey. How will Peyton handle that if the
Broncos make it? That’s perfect conditions for the Pats though.
If we don’t give up those turnovers, I don’t think this game
would’ve gone to over time.
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