dubs Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 My takeaways from the game: belichick is awesome. He won this game with the defensive game plan. All this talk of offense taking over is way overblown. The whole playoffs were almost about running and defense, highlighted by this game. Brady is still good but declining. McVay was exposed and abused. Wade can can still bring it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Success said: Nothing egregious - but that was a pretty phantom hold in that big gainer by Gurley, and Gilmore did have Cooks’ arm in the TD. Those were two serious momentum swinging plays. I wouldn't mind if they'd just call the Pats OL for a hold once in a while, maybe twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 this is really just a bad league now. walsh had some great teams to battle him. lombardi died young(that redskins team was up and coming quickly). belichek has had no one for over 20 yrs to compete with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: I like defense. I was more than good watching this game. I appreciate defense as well, but this game was frustrating to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, dubs said: I generally agree. Five questionable calls in my mind: 1) defenseless hit on Burkhead. Thought that was junk. But they have been calling those a lot this year. 2) non-PI call on Gilmore. That seemed an obvious call to make to me. Would have been a game changer. Think the pats probably still come down and win. 3) the illegal hands to face on the Pats last drive while the offensive guy was holding at the same time. Should have been offsetting penalties. 4) Woods (I think) completion in the first half. Thought that was pretty obviously an incomplete pass. The one on the sidelines. 5) oh, and the hold on the big Gurley run. That was pretty bad. That was the game changer. Rams finally worked out off tackle set and it would have set up the rest of that drive and possibly the rest of the game. They'd have been up 7, making Pats throw more, exposing Brady...totally different game w/out that call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark92 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 So....... Now everyone wants a defensive minded coach? This game was actually nice to see after all the high scoring games this season. Yes TD,s are fun to see but damn it's awesome to see pretty darn good offenses not be able to fart because of the D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Bill Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 The success that Brady and the Patriots have had is just unreal. 9 Super Bowls in 17 years. Brady's been in more than half the Super Bowls that happened since he's been a starter. Unbelievable. I know he says he is not going to retire but I do think that was his last Super Bowl. Gisele is going to convince him to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, row_33 said: Barely anything to whine and moan and complain about, but you will make it the highlight of your night anyway Not the highlight but I did take note of them 2 minutes ago, jkeerie said: I appreciate defense as well, but this game was frustrating to watch. It appeals to a different kind of fan I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Livinginthepast said: Nothing to whine about , but he's right, the phantom hold was a huge call that killed that Rams drive. That call should have never been made. The problem was that the Rams were so utter crap on offense that even a holding call was enough to kill a drive. That is all on McVey. Suck your teeth over it for the rest of your days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, arcane said: I think the reason I don't feel as bad this year is because I really feel like the Bills are finally on the cusp of something great. You hit the nail on the head. This really sucks and i hate the pats but i dont feel as bad as when theyve won the other ones. I feel a lot better about where were headed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdjr85 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Those were two serious momentum swinging plays. I wouldn't mind if they'd just call the Pats OL for a hold once in a while, maybe twice. Hmm what about the clear hold.on the pats 4th and 1? The pats held the. Leagues top 3 dvoa rated teams and offenses to 7 1st half points and 62 total points on this run. And goff lol truly is bad like rosen when pressured.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Not the highlight but I did take note of them It appeals to a different kind of fan I guess It just seemed like any time the Rams got something going...a flag was thrown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, stosh64 said: That was a deep KIA comercial.... Didn’t it make you want to go out and buy a Kia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, arcane said: I think the reason I don't feel as bad this year is because I really feel like the Bills are finally on the cusp of something great. Me too - this was just something to get through. If we can take the reigns if the division, I’m not going to care in a few years whether they had 5 or 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdjr85 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, Playoffs? said: Now I’d be pissed if I were a Saints fan (or player/coach).. I’d been all about ‘give the refs a break.. one big blown call.. they’re human.” But the Saints could’ve won that game. Brees & Payton vs Brady & Belichick. Ok! Because Goff and McV choked hard. No the saints wouldnt have won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginthepast Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, row_33 said: Suck your teeth over it for the rest of your days Actually I normally feel ill after a Pats SB win but that game was so excruciating to watch I'm in a strange state of indifference right now! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdjr85 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Oh and patriots will be back in the afc title game next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Livinginthepast said: Actually I normally feel ill after a Pats SB win but that game was so excruciating to watch I'm in a strange state of indifference right now! That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Cmdjr85 said: Oh and patriots will be back in the afc title game next year How sad - your team wins, and you’re here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, jkeerie said: It just seemed like any time the Rams got something going...a flag was thrown. What game were you watching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts