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**HoustonFrog** · 01-03-2010

Strange way to play a game

I had heard that they didn't care either way about the 3 or 4 seed yet they came in with starters playing. Once Welker went down they still played. They then pull Brady with about 9 minutes in the half.

Second half they end up pulling their DBs and some guys on D and pull Moss yet keep Brady in...a guy who has played 3 weeks with 3 broken ribs. Then they pull Brady on the final drive.

Just weird

GP · 01-03-2010

Well, it sure makes up for how Indy tanked games vs. Titans a few years back, then against the Jets. Allowing those two teams an easier route to the playoffs.

It feels good to think that our team forced a team like the Pats to do some soul-searching about how to approach this game.

Most times it seems these situations end up with our opponent just striving to drill us.

**Vinny** · 01-03-2010

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Originally Posted by HoustonFrog

Strange way to play a game

I had heard that they didn't care either way about the 3 or 4 seed yet they came in with starters playing. Once Welker went down they still played. They then pull Brady with about 9 minutes in the half.

Second half they end up pulling their DBs and some guys on D and pull Moss yet keep Brady in...a guy who has played 3 weeks with 3 broken ribs. Then they pull Brady on the final drive.

Just weird

Brady was hit pretty hard by Mario before they took him out at the end, so I understand that. Hey, if you clinch I don't think you owe it to anyone to do anything other than taking care of yourself, so I don't have any complaints about the strategy used by winning teams as other teams play out the string.

houstonhurricane · 01-03-2010

Well, it looks like Baltimore is starting to roll...

WWJD · 01-03-2010

I saw a headline today somewhere that said "Goodell to look into teams holding out players" ..paraphrasing.

I don't see HOW he could control that. That would take the game out of the coaching staffs hands.

I'll see if I can find that. I think that should be up to each team as to who they play and not the league.

**playa465** · 01-03-2010

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Originally Posted by WWJD

I saw a headline today somewhere that said "Goodell to look into teams holding out players" ..paraphrasing.

I don't see HOW he could control that. That would take the game out of the coaching staffs hands.

I'll see if I can find that. I think that should be up to each team as to who they play and not the league.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

WWJD · 01-03-2010

Thanks for the link.

Uh..that's too much league involvement for me. Coaches should make the choice of who plays or not.

I totally understand the fans being miffed but still...too big brother-ish for me.

Norg · 01-03-2010

I have just a Little ... very little more respect for NE i cant put down talent like they have on that field

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HoustonFrog Chitown Frog Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 43 Posts: 12,216 Rep Power: 19370	New Englands Philosophy in this game? Strange way to play a game I had heard that they didn't care either way about the 3 or 4 seed yet they came in with starters playing. Once Welker went down they still played. They then pull Brady with about 9 minutes in the half. Second half they end up pulling their DBs and some guys on D and pull Moss yet keep Brady in...a guy who has played 3 weeks with 3 broken ribs. Then they pull Brady on the final drive. Just weird __________________ Desperation is a stinky cologne. -Super Troopers

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GP Go Texans! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 17,747 Rep Power: 50138	Re: New Englands Philosophy in this game? Well, it sure makes up for how Indy tanked games vs. Titans a few years back, then against the Jets. Allowing those two teams an easier route to the playoffs. It feels good to think that our team forced a team like the Pats to do some soul-searching about how to approach this game. Most times it seems these situations end up with our opponent just striving to drill us. __________________

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houstonhurricane All Pro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Age: 42 Posts: 774 Rep Power: 147	Re: New Englands Philosophy in this game? Well, it looks like Baltimore is starting to roll... __________________ Go Canes!

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WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	Re: New Englands Philosophy in this game? I saw a headline today somewhere that said "Goodell to look into teams holding out players" ..paraphrasing. I don't see HOW he could control that. That would take the game out of the coaching staffs hands. I'll see if I can find that. I think that should be up to each team as to who they play and not the league.

01-03-2010	#7
WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	Re: New Englands Philosophy in this game? Thanks for the link. Uh..that's too much league involvement for me. Coaches should make the choice of who plays or not. I totally understand the fans being miffed but still...too big brother-ish for me.

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Norg Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,886 Rep Power: 2454	Re: New Englands Philosophy in this game? I have just a Little ... very little more respect for NE i cant put down talent like they have on that field

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