JETS11269 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Anybody check out this article? Apparently, every season's leading passer in NFL history has failed to win the Super Bowl that year. From Namath, to Fouts, to Marino (obviously), to Manning. Brady's led it before, and NE lost the Divisional Round in '05. I know, I know. Previous stats can't affect them at all, but it makes you think, doesn't it? I guess defense really does win championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 If you go back to their first SB year, 2001. they threw the ball more than they ran it. hell, they came out throwing screens all over the place in that snow bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Anybody check out this article? Apparently, every season's leading passer in NFL history has failed to win the Super Bowl that year. From Namath, to Fouts, to Marino (obviously), to Manning. Brady's led it before, and NE lost the Divisional Round in '05. I know, I know. Previous stats can't affect them at all, but it makes you think, doesn't it? I guess defense really does win championships. Let's hope this streak continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 If you go back to their first SB year, 2001. they threw the ball more than they ran it. hell, they came out throwing screens all over the place in that snow bowl. Antonie Smith still had over 1,000 yards rushing that season. They ran the ball A LOT that season. Sure they ran a lot of screens too, but Smith was their workhorse back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Antonie Smith still had over 1,000 yards rushing that season. They ran the ball A LOT that season. Sure they ran a lot of screens too, but Smith was their workhorse back as well. He was a scrub they picked up from Buffalo. his runs fed off their passing, just like Maroney does now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I have to admit that I'm nervous as hell about these playoffs. I almost wish they had lost one game somwhere along the way. I'm feeling the pressure and I'm a freakin' fan. I can't imagine how those players are feeling right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Antonie Smith still had over 1,000 yards rushing that season. They ran the ball A LOT that season. Sure they ran a lot of screens too, but Smith was their workhorse back as well. 2001 - 473 att. 1,793 yds. 2007 - 451 att, 1,849 yds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I have to admit that I'm nervous as hell about these playoffs. I almost wish they had lost one game somwhere along the way. I'm feeling the pressure and I'm a freakin' fan. I can't imagine how those players are feeling right now. Don't worry....if its a close game the refs/league will make sure they (pats) won't lose. Nothing to worry about, they'll win it all with "class". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I have to admit that I'm nervous as hell about these playoffs. I almost wish they had lost one game somwhere along the way. I'm feeling the pressure and I'm a freakin' fan. I can't imagine how those players are feeling right now. that last game had to be anti-climactic to most of the players. The feeling as though you had won, or that the season was over will be touch to shake come playoff time. When Leon ran for the 50 yards against the pats, it sort of showed the aged/slowed linebackers, and that they can definatly be taken advantage of by a good running team. If they face Jax, look out, they'll be fighting tooth and nail to finish that team off. The only reason jax would lose that game is because of their coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 that last game had to be anti-climactic to most of the players. The feeling as though you had won, or that the season was over will be touch to shake come playoff time. When Leon ran for the 50 yards against the pats, it sort of showed the aged/slowed linebackers, and that they can definatly be taken advantage of by a good running team. If they face Jax, look out, they'll be fighting tooth and nail to finish that team off. The only reason jax would lose that game is because of their coach. New England this season has actually been pretty good against the better running teams. These are the teams in the top 10 that they have faced this season. San Diego (7th) - 52 yds. Philadelphia (8th) - 55 yds. Pittsburgh (3rd) - 181 yds. NY Giants (4th) - 79 yds. Belichick's gameplan is pretty simple really. Take away what your opponent does best. Of those four opponents, Pittsburgh by far had the best success. I don't think it's any coincidence that they also have the best QB of the four. I fully expect Belichick to make Gerrard beat them which I don't think he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I have to admit that I'm nervous as hell about these playoffs. I almost wish they had lost one game somwhere along the way. I'm feeling the pressure and I'm a freakin' fan. I can't imagine how those players are feeling right now. You should be nervous... JAX is going to take it to you! BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 You should be nervous... JAX is going to take it to you! BZ They have to take it to Pitsburgh first, and although they beat them earlier in the year I have a bad feeling the Steelers will beat them this time round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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