Tom Brady: Target on his back

Twist of Lemon

MMA Moderator

Pass Plays 26
Run Plays 15

Twice they went for it on fourth down, both pass plays

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

Fourth and 1 I guess is kinda meh, because you want to keep the drive going 4th and something else is questionable.

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

ya, only on that very play they threw it downfield for a 20 yard gain.

Jayman

Super Moderator

26 Pass vs 15 Run isn't all that much to complain about.

The Patriots are a passing team, you didn't need to only watch the game against Washington to understand that. Some teams like to run, others like to pass. If the Patriots think they can get the first down on 4th and 1 by passing the ball, then damnit they are going to do it.

What exactly is wrong with the "try and stop them" defense? It's unfair of teams that can't stop the Patriots to try and defend themselves by saying they should go easier on them. They all come off looking like pansies.

Maybe the Washington Redskins should go to the CFL if they think the competition is too much in the NFL.

Twist of Lemon

MMA Moderator

yeah hes not kidding, the Brady scramble for first on 4th and 1 was eh but

4-2-WAS 37 (7:16) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 10-J.Gaffney to WAS 16 for 21 yards (29-L.Torrence). NE team record 33rd 1st down of game

Thats not cool at all

1-6-WAS 6 (:20) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fake spike NE 12-Brady 29th TD pass of season, new career high

That one bugs me to, Arnt Fake spike plays banned?

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

No they aren't. The Pats aren't breaking any real rules, they are just breaking what's normally known as the unwritten code of conduct. You all know it exists. It's why you don't steal bags when you're ahead in the 9th inning. That's a better way of putting it instead of "Intentionally striking out" If you don't know "The Unwritten Rules" Either you a.) Never played the game, b.) Lack fundamental ethics and morales, or c.) Haven't watched sports. Anyway, I'm going to pull a Dak, as I can see this conversation will be getting nowhere. If you don't understand where the other side is coming from either you need to open your mind, or reverse the roles.

Danny Diamond

Founder/Admin

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

yes but the game was already won

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

I'd like to again point out the fact that I believe this is along the same line as Stealing bags while up in the 9th, you don't see teams do it. Why is that? Ok then, thank you

Just for Freak, that's my

Case In Point

I'd like to add to that fact that I don't condone any of it...
Unless it's on a Video Game

Slimdust

The pats are a passing team yes, but it is well know when you are up by so much you just kill the clock. Do you HAVE to? Of course not. But its just part of the game. The pats would still won the game if they ran out the clock. I don't understand why some of you dont get it. Next time when watching a football game, and if a team is ahead with some cushion, watch the play calls, I promise you that you will see a lot of running plays.