You know what the best way to run the clock out is? The best way to avoid injuries on both sides of the ball, offense and (an already depleated) defense? Convert first downs and run the clock out ... which ultimately equates to less snaps of the ball.
Pehaps the thought is if you go three and out, you'll put the defense on the field for far more exertive snaps than necessary, with Tebow and crew still running plays downfield into an injury riddled secondary, risking injuries to guys like Chung and Ihedigbo who have missed time, and the Pats shitty defense really needs these guys. Sure you can take them out of the game, but they aren't the only guys at risk. More plays equates to more chances for injuries.
Perhaps Brady wanted more snaps under center ... I have no idea who was at center in the 4th quarter, but the Pats have had 4 different centers this year, and maybe the wanted more real game snaps with one another.
As Jeagler and I already pointed out, the Pats couls have put 70 up on the Broncos. They only scored three points in the last 27 minutes, and as also stated, their last 11 plays were 9 runs and two passes ... not to mention a *third* down punt and a field goal from the 2 yard line. So get the "running up the score" idea out of your head ... that one is completely ridiculous.
Now, do you really want to keep clutching at straws? It's Thursday, hell even the friggin' Tebow shit has died down ... but you keep hammering at a point no one, not even Denver nor their fans, are talking about.
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"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
You know what the best way to run the clock out is? The best way to avoid injuries on both sides of the ball, offense and (an already depleated) defense? Convert first downs and run the clock out ... which ultimately equates to less snaps of the ball.
Pehaps the thought is if you go three and out, you'll put the defense on the field for far more exertive snaps than necessary, with Tebow and crew still running plays downfield into an injury riddled secondary, risking injuries to guys like Chung and Ihedigbo who have missed time, and the Pats shitty defense really needs these guys. Sure you can take them out of the game, but they aren't the only guys at risk. More plays equates to more chances for injuries.
Perhaps Brady wanted more snaps under center ... I have no idea who was at center in the 4th quarter, but the Pats have had 4 different centers this year, and maybe the wanted more real game snaps with one another.
As Jeagler and I already pointed out, the Pats couls have put 70 up on the Broncos. They only scored three points in the last 27 minutes, and as also stated, their last 11 plays were 9 runs and two passes ... not to mention a *third* down punt and a field goal from the 2 yard line. So get the "running up the score" idea out of your head ... that one is completely ridiculous.
Now, do you really want to keep clutching at straws? It's Thursday, hell even the friggin' Tebow shit has died down ... but you keep hammering at a point no one, not even Denver nor their fans, are talking about.
i can't believe something as elementary like this is still being argued, poorly.
the pats killed the eagles 2 months ago and brady was in until the very end of that game too. pjhawks never mentioned one word about it then.
and of course it would not bother me if the eagles left vick in a game with that same situation so long as they were just running out the clock.
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saying that on edgar allen poe's birthday?!! :shock: sacrilege! :P
I despise ray lewis more than anybody on the dodgers and on a par with kobe.
If I had known then what I know now...
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jimid - other than Pats fans everyone hates bellichick.
I don't. Must be because he was the Giants' former defensive coordinator.
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jimid - other than Pats fans everyone hates bellichick.
I don't. Must be because he was the Giants' former defensive coordinator.
i don't hate him either. i'm more jealous than anything. :x
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Pehaps the thought is if you go three and out, you'll put the defense on the field for far more exertive snaps than necessary, with Tebow and crew still running plays downfield into an injury riddled secondary, risking injuries to guys like Chung and Ihedigbo who have missed time, and the Pats shitty defense really needs these guys. Sure you can take them out of the game, but they aren't the only guys at risk. More plays equates to more chances for injuries.
Perhaps Brady wanted more snaps under center ... I have no idea who was at center in the 4th quarter, but the Pats have had 4 different centers this year, and maybe the wanted more real game snaps with one another.
As Jeagler and I already pointed out, the Pats couls have put 70 up on the Broncos. They only scored three points in the last 27 minutes, and as also stated, their last 11 plays were 9 runs and two passes ... not to mention a *third* down punt and a field goal from the 2 yard line. So get the "running up the score" idea out of your head ... that one is completely ridiculous.
Now, do you really want to keep clutching at straws? It's Thursday, hell even the friggin' Tebow shit has died down ... but you keep hammering at a point no one, not even Denver nor their fans, are talking about.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
i can't believe something as elementary like this is still being argued, poorly.
the pats killed the eagles 2 months ago and brady was in until the very end of that game too. pjhawks never mentioned one word about it then.
and of course it would not bother me if the eagles left vick in a game with that same situation so long as they were just running out the clock.
going pats 32-30 ... 49ers 27-24
i think i like the pats by at least 10 points and the giants to pull off an upset.
Ravens/Niners is my hope. Although, it wouldn't be my bet
Tough to call the Giants winning an upset ... I know what Vegas says ... but, they just walked into Green Bay and made them look silly.
But I'm hoping you're as right on the Pats as you were last week ... still nervous as fuck about this game for them.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
thank you..and i'm usually right.
jimid - other than Pats fans everyone hates bellichick.
I understand that ... but that shouldn't preclude you from making a sound arguement.
As for the blind hate for Belichick ... I suggest this as reading material.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/someone-tattled-ravens-joe-flacco-riding-skateboard-155450965.html
Ed called Joe out in the media a few days ago. I don't think Ed likes Joe.
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saying that on edgar allen poe's birthday?!! :shock: sacrilege! :P
If New York makes it, the city should be clearing extra space in county lockup cause they are going to need it.
...that's the Allen Wranglers T.O just signed with. The Allen Wranglers, ladies and gentlemen.
is allen wranglers a jeep dealership in omaha? if so, kudos to t.o. for landing that gig
seriously, indoor football?
do you have your popcorn ready normy?
do they televise the indoor football league? is it on espnocho?
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
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VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
agree, except replace dodgers with giants
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Shame the big game is where it is....have to pass this year
Would be nice if the niners won the sb
i don't hate him either. i'm more jealous than anything. :x
is this league a notch below the arena league?
lingerie league?
not sure how you don't hate a guy who was convicted of cheating against your team in the super bowl but hey i guess that is your prerogative.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful