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If he was in iso with peterson, i expect he got his butt whooped. Gonna learn today!!

I think he wasn't ready to try and make his mark. He'd only been a coordinator for 3 years - and was following in the footsteps of a bunch of other failed patriots coordinators. Also - he was filling in the shoes of Mike Shanahan. He may have tried too hard to build something Personally - he was criticized for the orton/cutler trade... but it was probably not a bad move. Cutler stinks. And Marshall probably ran himself out of town if we're being honest. Drafting Tebow was stupid... He's since returned to NE for the last 5 years, played the role of offensive coordinator to the best coach in the NFL, who maintains the ultimate winning culture. But sure- lets just say he sucked in 2009 when he was 34, and go after someone else, and assume he's not qualified. Even though he was re-hired by the head coach he spurned when he left. After adding Stafford, Calvin, and Suh. And only had a winning record in year 3 of 5 years. 1 winning record. And I'm not for or against either - but i think they're both about as qualified candidates that you can find, and would be happy with either. This is all if and only if Rex is even fired.

Ummm First tie break is conference record. Having the same record and a better NFC record indicates that our AFC record would be worse since we all play 4 non-conference games. In no way shape or form is winning ever going to bite you - losing the first 2 will bite us.

So wait - does it have to be outside the tackle box? He's very rarely outside there unless its a zone run.

Our current slate of receivers should not get you to a .500 record. Nor would i design an offense to emphasize passing to them.

Just a small note regarding the 10-20 yard range over the middle passes - Being at the game i noticed a ton of single high safety coverage. indicating to me cover3/cover 1 looks. They knew without watkins that we'd try to utilize clay a bit more, as well as losing his speed. They were content to leave peterson with our speed guys in 1x1, and were probably right to do so. They played that game like they knew our receivers sucked, and could take us 1x1. The OLine pushed their front 7 around and we made plays on the ground.

And on that one - looked like they completely forgot about o'leary. TT did a nice job on that one, and looked off someone else to find O'leary.

I feel like when Ryan and our Defense perform well - the opponent screwed up somehow. When all-powerful Schwartz does well - they dominated. I'm not saying one way or the other... just mentioning how people's Rex hate skews their opinions.

I'm fine with it - its like a solid punt. But I'm saying the mediais going to criticize that decision no matter what he does, unless he converts it. Just how it is around here.

It was 3rd and 22... he'd get blasted if he checked down too... Lose-lose unless we convert it.

To be fair to TT - Jimmy has 2+ years in the patriots system, vs. Tyrods 1+. I thought he looked good though, he throws to the right people for the most part, but NE is a rhythm offense with lots of screens wheels and pick plays. Looking beyond the raw numbers, he looked solid.

He was pretty good at kent state - not much of a passer though. But he's quick, smart and can run with the best of em.

I was never high on them because I don't think Bradley is a good coach. Also not high on bortles - he has his best statistical games when they lose. He also stares down receivers a bit and tends to just try and do it all with his arm. Stafford was the same way and turned out OK, so he certainly could improve.

We quick snapped right after that though - which was smart. Also, it was D holding. I guess it makes sense to challenge? But we still get the 1st on 2nd or 3rd and long. Typically you try to use the flag for impact plays - 3rd downs - touchdowns - etc.

Clickbait. Like everything else on ESPN. If you listen to the press conference... it was not like a big boasting statement. It was like a sarcastic aside. As in - i have answered 10 questions about the game we just played. I have nothing to say about the game I haven't thought about.

Heard rex say in his presser that "Dennis called a good game"... Sounds like he may not be calling the whole game on defense anymore, and trying to take a more active role with the whole game. Probably a smart move with a new OC who's calling from the booth. He's gotta take the temperature of Tyrod, and communicate what he's seeing on the sideline to both coordinators.

I think jag's could be after him - assuming the success continues.

A couple glaring mistakes (TT getting blindsided on a play action... with no one blocking 2 coming from the left side). But for the most part held up well. Zona's defenders got caught way up field a couple of times, and TT made them pay. NE will probaby not do the same thing. They're likely going to sit in that cover 2 shell and ask TT to beat us with his arm --- hopefully the game plan actually has plays designed to do that. Mostly Screens, trips formations, and swing passes. If they want to spread their D all over the field, overload that side with blockers and levels routes.

I stand for the following: Touchdowns. Third downs on defense. Sometimes a whole drive on defense, but usually only if everyone else is doing it. Thats pretty much it. Sometimes i like to be able to watch the game, and eat food/not spill beer everywhere. Someone did heckle a cardinals fan who was standing like the whole game.

I honestly thought Tyrod played pretty good. Powell had a drop on a slant, and also ran another one short of the sticks... The sideline misses were as much on the receivers as Tyrod. I'd like to see more out of the passing game, but we were winning start to finish. Why start passing in the 4th quarter when ur up two scores? Also, why throw the ball when you have the worst wr corps in the nfl (injury related), when you can run the ball with success? They didn't do a great job with passing calls or execution

I still think the cardinals are a very good team. The best 2 nfc records are philly and Minnesota. Last year Atlanta started out 5-0, pretty good chance one or both still fades to obscurity.

Doesn't matter the scheme. Cox is the best lineman in football right now. Good for Schwartz though, maybe he'll get another chance

I like to go for the rd, never know if Ull get that close again

I think there was d holding on it anyway, so challenge and we still get the first.

No Sammy and a few drops. Almost 100 on the ground. Not at all ideal, but he played like a winner. Set up some nice plays with the zone read as well. We were lining up a ton faster, and it definitely helped