2016 Playoff Discussion

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22 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

I think the Chiefs would have beat them.

I thought so too.  Would've been a better match up but Steelers had to ruin that.

[rossihunter2]

1 minute ago, darklight1216 said:

It doesn't seem like a good idea to pay big money to running backs in a quarterback driven league; they money can be put to better use elsewhere.

Consequently, I'm rooting for them to pay the man and give Bell a long term deal.

and then he goes and has some suspension again - ideal

[Steve0x]

Pats are just like the NY Yankees in the old days of the 70s and Celtics in the 60s 

Edited January 23 by Steve0x

[Cville-Raven]

Just now, Militant X 1 said:

But not this season.  Keep it real JO!  LOL!!!

That was closer than this trash and this is a playoff game

[JO_75]

4 minutes ago, 52520Andrew said:

1. They lost to the Steelers at home

2. They had no shot with Alex Smith at QB

Truth be told... right now we are a Derek Carr injury away from a Raiders vs Falcons Super Bowl.

[rossihunter2]

Just now, redrum52 said:

I thought so too.  Would've been a better match up but Steelers had to ruin that.

im not sure i see the chiefs being able to keep up with the pats on offense

[52520Andrew]

Just now, Militant X 1 said:

But not this season.  Keep it real JO!  LOL!!!

Hey we did give them some fits this year, even if it was more the Pats being really dumb on special teams lol

[rossihunter2]

Just now, JO_75 said:

Truth be told... right now we are a Derek Carr injury away from a Raiders vs Falcons Super Bowl.

that's bold - not saying it wouldnt happen but they'd still have to come to foxboro and win

[Pats]

Just now, JO_75 said:

Truth be told... right now we are a Derek Carr injury away from a Raiders vs Falcons Super Bowl.

Thats crazy talk, I like the raiders but holy hell their defense is as bad as the steelers plus they haven't won a playoff game in ages. They might not have even beaten kansas or pittsburgh.

[darklight1216]

Why is Brady taking so many hits? He doesn't usually hold the ball this long.

[52520Andrew]

Just now, JO_75 said:

Truth be told... right now we are a Derek Carr injury away from a Raiders vs Falcons Super Bowl.

Yeah I think the Raiders are the only team that had a shot. That O-line would have been big and they would have put up points. Don't know if they win but it would have been a heck of a lot better than whatever the Steelers or Chiefs could do in New England.

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18 minutes ago, Pats said:

Thanks man. I just got up but still tired, so saw the score and the game looks one sided again. Quick summary anyone?

The usual Pats Steelers game.  Brady shredding Steelers defense.  This time with more drops and poor hand eye coordination from the wrs in Black and Gold.  Bad turnovers.  Also a great goal line stand to hold them to 3 on what looked like a td from James initially.

[BmoreBird22]

1 minute ago, 52520Andrew said:

1. They lost to the Steelers at home

2. They had no shot with Alex Smith at QB

That was more of mistakes from the Chiefs than it was the Steelers actually played well. I think if you played that game 100 times, the Chiefs come out on top more often than not.

Alex Smith is actually the reason I think they win. He plays smart, efficient football. He won't force it or try to do too much. He's going to take what the defense gives him and work the ball methodically down the field without many mistakes to prey on.

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Just now, darklight1216 said:

Why is Brady taking so many hits? He doesn't usually hold the ball this long.

Probably cause Steelers dbs doing some holding of their own.

[Steve0x]

When Steelers fans go in the Boston airport the PA announcer should thank them for visiting just like the Denver airport PA announcer did after Tebow beat them in playoffs

[Pats]

Just now, redrum52 said:

The usual Pats Steelers game.  Brady shredding Steelers defense.  This time with more drops and poor hand eye coordination from the wrs in Black and Gold.  Bad turnovers.  Also a great goal line stand to hold them to 3 on what looked like a td from James initially.

Ahh ok thanks, it's pretty much what I predicted as soon as carr went down for the AC side. Atlanta will be tough, and ryan and jones and the falcons deserve a title in all honesty.

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4 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

im not sure i see the chiefs being able to keep up with the pats on offense

Better defense and enough offense.  I don't think Chiefs would've let game get this out of hand.

[darklight1216]

3 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

and then he goes and has some suspension again - ideal

Yeah, I actually forgot about that; he's and injury and suspension risk plus rbs just aren't as important as they used to be.

Hopefully, Pitt gives him a huge payday.

1 minute ago, redrum52 said:

Probably cause Steelers dbs doing some holding of their own.

Against the Pats that would probably get called...

And anyway, I'm used to seeing Brady throw the ball away to avoid getting hit. It's kind of weird to see this.

[Inqui]

Just now, Pats said:

Ahh ok thanks, it's pretty much what I predicted as soon as carr went down for the AC side. Atlanta will be tough, and ryan and jones and the falcons deserve a title in all honesty.

It's just a shame they don't have Tony Gonzalez anymore. Though in fairness no Gonzalez probably frees up cap space for signings like Mack and Sanu.

[rossihunter2]

2 minutes ago, Pats said:

Ahh ok thanks, it's pretty much what I predicted as soon as carr went down for the AC side. Atlanta will be tough, and ryan and jones and the falcons deserve a title in all honesty.

maybe the pats will do it but i really cant see any team keeping up with atlanta's offense

[Steve0x]

Beilichick should pull Brady out for his own sake 

[Pats]

1 minute ago, Inqui said:

It's just a shame they don't have Tony Gonzalez anymore. Though in fairness no Gonzalez probably frees up cap space for signings like Mack and Sanu.

I forgot about tony  he was such a class player.

1 minute ago, rossihunter2 said:

maybe the pats will do it but i really cant see any team keeping up with atlanta's offense

It really depends, atlanta defense has played well these playoffs but we all know it's still ripe for the picking.

[redlobster]

Ben collecting those garbage time stats

[52520Andrew]

14 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

That was more of mistakes from the Chiefs than it was the Steelers actually played well. I think if you played that game 100 times, the Chiefs come out on top more often than not.

Alex Smith is actually the reason I think they win. He plays smart, efficient football. He won't force it or try to do too much. He's going to take what the defense gives him and work the ball methodically down the field without many mistakes to prey on.

They would make the same mistakes against the Pats. Problem with the Chiefs and Andy Reid teams in general is that they always do good in the regular season but never get it done in the playoffs. Chiefs defense would have kept it close but the Chiefs are always good for some dumb moves in crunch time that sink them.

Also you don't win in foxborough by being a game manager unless you have literally everything work your way like the 2009 Ravens and that was not a great Pats team that year. Best result for the Chiefs is a game just like the Steelers where they mess it up in the final drive and pat themselves on the back for keeping it close. In Arrowhead they would have a shot but not on the road. You only get one shot in the playoffs and you need to make something happen.

Edited January 23 by 52520Andrew

[BmoreBird22]

4 minutes ago, Inqui said:

It's just a shame they don't have Tony Gonzalez anymore. Though in fairness no Gonzalez probably frees up cap space for signings like Mack and Sanu.

I'd take Gonzalez over Sanu, to be fair.

[darklight1216]

2 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

maybe the pats will do it but i really cant see any team keeping up with atlanta's offense

They are really good, but they won't play in Atlanta, their defense is going to give up some plays to Brady's bunch, and NE is going to get some favorable calls like they always do. 

Plus the Pats have all the experience in the world. I doubt the Falcons will run away with the game, but I can imagine them winning.

[rossihunter2]

Just now, Pats said:

I forgot about tony  he was such a class player.

It really depends, atlanta defense has played well these playoffs but we all know it's still ripe for the picking.

even if atlanta's defense doesnt show up - it only needs to force 1 turnover or a couple of punts and the pats will be in trouble - atlanta rarely scores less than 30 points and has averaged something like 38 points all season

Just now, darklight1216 said:

They are really good, but they won't play in Atlanta, their defense is going to give up some plays to Brady's bunch, and NE is going to get some favorable calls like they always do. 

Plus the Pats have all the experience in the world. I doubt the Falcons will run away with the game, but I can imagine them winning.

i just think that offense is so good and the pats defense isnt anything like seattle's vs payton manning --> maybe the atlanta defense doesnt turn up for most of the game but they'll find a couple of stops or a turnover somewhere and that could be all they need

[Steve0x]

Someone should go on Steelers board and tell them,,,Well Was it worth it beating our Ravens? Was it worth it? 

[rossihunter2]

Just now, Steve0x said:

Someone should go on Steelers board and tell them,,,Well Was it worth it beating our Ravens? Was it worth it? 

they'd still say yes obviously

[rossihunter2]

3 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

I'd take Gonzalez over Sanu, to be fair.

but what about alex mack?