Two games in and the Patriots are looking great. They whipped the Steelers in convincing fashion and are doing the same to the Jets right now. So how much will the Chiefs be giving them next week?
Can the Patriots get some respect now?
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Evidently the fact that they won their last 9 last year and a Super Bowl doesn't mean anything either. Or how about the fact they have the same depth at defense and added players to improve their offense. They just beat two teams that people picked to either win the Super Bowl, AFC or AFC East in more than convincing fashion.
BeauJangles
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The reason they don't get the respect they deserve is people are too shocked. The fact that they won the superbowl last year with a team that 'sucked' still prevails in most people's mind. People are in denial. The pats are a damn good team, and the fact they systematically dismantled the steelers (twice now!) and the jets should show that. Come on, look at the passing game. It's probably one of the top four in the league. You have Patton, Brown, Branch. Good TEs, a solid running-back, and a great QB. And not mention the coaching staff!
My advice to the rest of the NFL: Quit being in denial because a kid who was drafted 188th three years ago lead a team full of 'rejected (mostly)' players to the superbowl. Either that or prepare to be shocked again when they kick ur arse
My advice to the rest of the NFL: Quit being in denial because a kid who was drafted 188th three years ago lead a team full of 'rejected (mostly)' players to the superbowl. Either that or prepare to be shocked again when they kick ur arse
BeauJangles
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Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
The reason they don't get the respect they deserve is people are too shocked. The fact that they won the superbowl last year with a team that 'sucked' still prevails in most people's mind. People are in denial. The pats are a damn good team, and the fact they systematically dismantled the steelers (twice now!) and the jets should show that. Come on, look at the passing game. It's probably one of the top four in the league. You have Patton, Brown, Branch. Good TEs, a solid running-back, and a great QB. And not mention the coaching staff!
My advice to the rest of the NFL: Quit being in denial because a kid who was drafted 188th three years ago lead a team full of 'rejected (mostly)' players to the superbowl. Either that or prepare to be shocked again when they kick ur arse
I thought they were lucky.
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BeauJangles
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Originally posted by: Insomniac
Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
The reason they don't get the respect they deserve is people are too shocked. The fact that they won the superbowl last year with a team that 'sucked' still prevails in most people's mind. People are in denial. The pats are a damn good team, and the fact they systematically dismantled the steelers (twice now!) and the jets should show that. Come on, look at the passing game. It's probably one of the top four in the league. You have Patton, Brown, Branch. Good TEs, a solid running-back, and a great QB. And not mention the coaching staff!
My advice to the rest of the NFL: Quit being in denial because a kid who was drafted 188th three years ago lead a team full of 'rejected (mostly)' players to the superbowl. Either that or prepare to be shocked again when they kick ur arse
I thought they were lucky.
Luck always has something to do with it... but having the stats i mentioned never hurts
I'm looking forward to the Giants-Rams and Raiders-Steelers games to see if the Patriot's game plans are copied.
BeauJangles
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I wouldn't be surprised. I think the rams are in for a lot of trouble if people start hitting them like the pats did in the superbowl.
I don't think those WRs will make it through the season if they keep getting beat up on like they did against the Pats and the Broncos.
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If it's any consolation, the Saints get even less respect. They just beat two pretty solid teams in a row, the Bucaneers and Packers, and no one has them on the radar. They're a lock to win their division IMHO, and perhaps a pretty favorable at-home schedule for the playoffs.
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I have to admit, I had absolutely no respect for the Pats up to the beginning of this year, but once I watch the Steelers and Jets games, I'm completely convinced they are one of the best looking teams out there right now. They seem to have no running game whatsoever, but it seems that it doesn't really matter. Their offensive and defensive schemes are ridiculously ingenious. I have to give credit to the coaches even more than to Tom Brady whom I give mad props to.
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