To be fair, it is kinda their MOSo basically they cribbed the AFCCG? So much for sophisticated algorithms.
To be fair, it is kinda their MOSo basically they cribbed the AFCCG? So much for sophisticated algorithms.
Oh FFS...Steve Spagnuolo says the Pats knew the signals at SB 39. No evidence of anything of course, just conversations and assumptions.
https://247sports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/Bolt/Steve-Spagnuolo-Patriots-knew-Eagles-signals-in-Super-Bowl-39-114352301
Allen could get first ever punter MVP, if it's a low scoring game. Field position will be critical if we can't sustain our drives.I see the score being in the 27-24 or 24-21 Pats range. I can definitely see Philly putting up those points, especially if they get a turnover and great field position.
I was into it until they didn't have Harmon with the interception on the last play.So, another heart attack, eh?
Perhaps they did. And that could be from scouting and preparation, or cheating. The absence of any evidence of the latter is rather key, though, isn't it?Steve Spagnuolo says the Pats knew the signals at SB 39. No evidence of anything of course, just conversations and assumptions.
https://247sports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/Bolt/Steve-Spagnuolo-Patriots-knew-Eagles-signals-in-Super-Bowl-39-114352301
Yeah that kind of stuff never happens, and definitely not mid-season, leading to a superbowl appearance.But its not like Foles is some hidden gem who is actually an above average starting QB in the league that just happened to be languishing on the bench before the Wentz injury.
You know, I thought that this one meant less to me than the others did, just because...dayenu, right? But then I almost shat myself watching a Madden simulation, so perhaps I was wrong.Madden 18 simulation
All true.Neither a fantastic nor a terrible performance from Foles would surprise me on Sunday. But before the hype train gains too much steam its worth remembering that this guy had one of the best statistical seasons by a 24-year-old QB in NFL history and then after that:
-Got traded for Sam Bradford (and was deemed to be worth less than Bradford given the draft consideration involved).
-Got benched for Case Keenum in 2015.
-Found no takers when looking for a starting job as a FA before the 2016 season.
-Found no takers when looking for a starting job as a FA before the 2017 season.
There is a long track record of a wide variety of NFL executives and coaches evaluating Foles and seeing a mediocre QB. If Doug Pederson can put him into positions to succeed and BB/Patricia can't make him uncomfortable, he absolutely could have a great game and lead the Eagles to a win. But its not like Foles is some hidden gem who is actually an above average starting QB in the league that just happened to be languishing on the bench before the Wentz injury.
It was also probably legal to have taped signals from the sidelines before the 2006 memo and the 2007 rule change, so lol boo hoo Steve.Perhaps they did. And that could be from scouting and preparation, or cheating. The absence of any evidence of the latter is rather key, though, isn't it?
In other words, there's exactly as much evidence the Patriots stole the Eagles signals as there is that Spags' Giants stole the Patriots signals in 2007.
It's still legal to have taped signals, is it not?It was also probably legal to have taped signals from the sidelines before the 2006 memo and the 2007 rule change, so lol boo hoo Steve.
Yes, but I’m assuming they taped from the sidelines.It's still legal to have taped signals, is it not?
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I've never seen the game a 2nd time or looked at the stats or anything of that nature, but my recollection is that they were really cooking with a Woodhead/Hernandez-focused short-passing game on those two drives (to the point that I must have thought they were about to run away with it while an acquaintance who had a prop bet on a Latino MVP was feeling frisky) and then never captured that again for the rest of the game, obviously including the senseless bomb to Gronk. If I recall correctly, Herb was WIDE OPEN underneath on that play, which means you add 25 yards at least given his open field skills.Yup. That stretch from late 2nd to early 3rd was as good as it gets. Just goes to show how a play or two can completely change the narrative surrounding a game. If Welker catches the ball, chances are the Pats win and that game looks completely different for Brady. Of course, the Welker drop happened with like 4 mins to go and they still could have been held to a FG attempt so still no guarantees they win.
That force to Gronk was similar to the forced INT to Slater in the AFCCG that could have been costly.
I've noticed he's been acting like a pissant.And people mock concussion water! Brady heals like a 12 month old.
[note, this is sarcasm]
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Yes. someone noted it in one of their spoiler reactions. I forget which one.Does anyone notice it plays out very similarly to the Jags game?
You think the Lombardis have a phallic look?I suppose it has been mentioned before, but the Lombardis have a distinct phallic connotation.
What is it about the word "Lombardis" that gives you that connotation?I suppose it has been mentioned before, but the Lombardis have a distinct phallic connotation.
I get that the Pats run defense was not great during the regular season, but in their two playoff games, they have been stout (3.11 yards an attempt vs. RB's) (I excluded Mariota from this as Foles is probably not a threat to run).The team’s three-headed backfield of Jay Ajayi, LeGarrette Blount, and Corey Clement is likely to get plenty of work against a porous New England run defense, and the way that the Eagles’ line pulls, twists, and moves should open up holes for those backs all day.
If you are picking on my choice of words, you are correct. I was searching for a synonym of "connotation" that would apply to a visual image and just gave up. All suggestions welcome.What is it about the word "Lombardis" that gives you that connotation?
No fire alarm pulling!Pretty interesting that both teams are staying at the Mall of America in hotels attached to the mall. Pats are at the JW Marriot on the north side of the mall while the Eagles are at the Radisson Blu on the south side of the mall.
BB loves himself an Orange Julius and Aunt Annies pretzel.Pretty interesting that both teams are staying at the Mall of America in hotels attached to the mall. Pats are at the JW Marriot on the north side of the mall while the Eagles are at the Radisson Blu on the south side of the mall.
I hate the MOA, but it makes sense to have them there with Radio Row in the mall, as well. Easy access, only a couple miles from the airport, and the hotels are nice. Of course every Boston radio person is complaining about being "in a mall!" like it's the biggest insult ever, as opposed to being put in one of the hotel's ballrooms, where Radio Row would normally be. And they are being rather smug acting like the fucking mall is the entire city.Pretty interesting that both teams are staying at the Mall of America in hotels attached to the mall. Pats are at the JW Marriot on the north side of the mall while the Eagles are at the Radisson Blu on the south side of the mall.
Well, to be fair, no one wants to get sent to Minneapolis in January for work (A) and (B) be placed in a suburban mall instead of near downtown.I hate the MOA, but it makes sense to have them there with Radio Row in the mall, as well. Easy access, only a couple miles from the airport, and the hotels are nice. Of course every Boston radio person is complaining about being "in a mall!" like it's the biggest insult ever, as opposed to being put in one of the hotel's ballrooms, where Radio Row would normally be. And they are being rather smug acting like the fucking mall is the entire city.
Don't forget the Hooters!I hate the MOA, but it makes sense to have them there with Radio Row in the mall, as well. Easy access, only a couple miles from the airport, and the hotels are nice. Of course every Boston radio person is complaining about being "in a mall!" like it's the biggest insult ever, as opposed to being put in one of the hotel's ballrooms, where Radio Row would normally be. And they are being rather smug acting like the fucking mall is the entire city.
Last year's Madden simulation had the Pats winning 27-24 on a 4th down TD pass with 20 seconds to go. I remember watching that and thinking "holy shit, at least the actual game won't make me that tense". So much for that.Jesus, I just watched this at work, and it brought me 3/4 of the way to game-time stress levels.
I mean, that's fair. But shitting on the host city in a general sense is a dick move.Well, to be fair, no one wants to get sent to Minneapolis in January for work (A) and (B) be placed in a suburban mall instead of near downtown.
You forgot to play the last 20 minutes.I will definitely do my own sim. I've done it every year they've been in.
Last year we got CRUSHED by the Falcons.
Not every one. Toucher & Rich were saying this morning that they like being at MOA and that it’s a million times better than the set up in Phoenix because they can actually get something to eat.I hate the MOA, but it makes sense to have them there with Radio Row in the mall, as well. Easy access, only a couple miles from the airport, and the hotels are nice. Of course every Boston radio person is complaining about being "in a mall!" like it's the biggest insult ever, as opposed to being put in one of the hotel's ballrooms, where Radio Row would normally be. And they are being rather smug acting like the fucking mall is the entire city.
Yeah, I was too bummed out to finish it.You forgot to play the last 20 minutes.
Madden sim is a farce and a lazy effort, although I thank you for showing me the clip, always enjoy seeing these for a slight pump up.Madden 18 simulation
Keefe, Holley, and Dale were a-ok with it as well.Not every one. Toucher & Rich were saying this morning that they like being at MOA and that it’s a million times better than the set up in Phoenix because they can actually get something to eat.
My guess is that what really gets them going is that the NFL staffers and corporate sponsors are staying downtown or near downtown, and the media members (who fancy themselves "part of the show") are out at the mall.I mean, that's fair. But shitting on the host city in a general sense is a dick move.
It's sports talk morons, so whatever. But it's especially rich that a bunch of guys from a market with a football stadium that's 30 minutes outside of town are complaining about having to be so inconvenienced by Radio Row not being downtown.
Minny is a state. The towns are St. Paul and Minneapolis, affectionately known to locals as the Twinnies.My guess is that what really gets them going is that the NFL staffers and corporate sponsors are staying downtown or near downtown, and the media members (who fancy themselves "part of the show") are out at the mall.
I doubt it's meant as a slight on Minny. Great town, btw.
I don’t want to sound too defensive over what some blowhards said to go into commercial with a bang, but someone on 98.5 said it was a “mickey mouse town” and that the fact that “a mall” is a “major destination” for Minnesota it “says a lot about Minnesota.” Then said “Indy wasn’t as bad. And have it in a real city like San Diego [note: smaller than the twin cities], not these fake ones.”My guess is that what really gets them going is that the NFL staffers and corporate sponsors are staying downtown or near downtown, and the media members (who fancy themselves "part of the show") are out at the mall.
I doubt it's meant as a slight on Minny. Great town, btw.