This is so weird, but deep down I hope the Pats win to help keep the Fish out of the play-offs. Then again, all for naught as the Pats will loose next week in Buffalo.
We are incredibly blessed to have Bates. He is the ultimate Swiss Army Knife of olinemen. Not sure there is a noticeable drop off when he is at center. The issue is who replaces him at RG
Fortunately, and unlike in college, the rankings mean nothing. Seeding counts, but most and of only importance, it is the results of the games that count.
I said this in the Numbers thread, and worth repeating here:
It all adds up to a very simple formula for winning this game: (1) No turnovers, and (2) reduce the penalties (especially the holding penalties--on both sides of the ball).
It all adds up to a very simple formula for winning this game: (1) No turnovers, and (2) reduce the penalties (especially the holding penalties--on both sides of the ball).
Running all over them, and three straight passes. Stupid play calling! To go with three straight dumb decisions by our QB. Take the easy ones please #17!