RunTheBall

Seriously? I could write a book on this topic. I’ll just narrow it down to 2 major points on why I will never get sick of seeing the Pats* lose or stop taking pleasure in the failure of their players and franchise. 1) They DOMINATED us for 20 years, rubbed our noses in it, and outright laughed at us for 2 decades 2) Pats* fans are the biggest bandwagon fans in history. They were nearly the Hartford Patriots because of the complete lack of fan support before Brady. I’ve lived in NE for 20 years, they are hands down the most arrogant, spoiled, fair weather bunch by a mile. Sure, there are a couple who know who Steve Grogan is but not many. And before their little run midway during the season, Pats* talk was SILENT around NE for the past year and a half. You wouldn’t know they existed. Most of them are Brady fans “my second favorite team is TB”. Disgusting. That’s not being a fan that’s a bunch of fanboys. In 50 years one of the top 3 games in my life was that absolute BEAT DOWN and dismantling of that crap franchise in the WC round. We put to rest any thought that there was a dynasty left. F the Pats* and their fans

God I love this place. Where else can you go from FilthyBeast’s self-loathing “eveyone and everything sucks” posts to other guys worrying about replacing Ken Dorsey, who hasn’t coached 1 snap yet as OC, because he’s going to get a head coaching job next year, all in a couple of threads! I like the Brady hire. I echo other’s sentiments that we get a Munchak or Callahan as O-line coach we will be flying in to next season on offense. I don’t think it’s just Allen, but he’s a huge draw. I think this is a very well respected coaching/front office throughout the league and it doesn’t hurt to have an owner who just fracks a little more to pay them top dollar.

I’m glad Daboll is gone, wish him the best as a HC. It’s not that I didn’t like him, I just think he’s gone as far as he could with Buffalo and our O. Love Dorsey being elevated to OC. I like the continuity with the EP offense and think some new blood can put a new spin on things within the context of our O. Specifically, we need more YAC (I think the lack of YAC was a function of the routes run) and we need more effective (not volume) running from our RBs, not Josh. Josh’s running will always be a part of his game, and it should be. His running is a devastating weapon to defenses and when all else fails he’s proven he can win games with his legs. But, Josh’s running should be a threat not the default. As for McD, anyone who thinks he’s even close to the hot seat is just projecting their own disappointment. He’s one of the best coaches in the NFL despite the 13 second debacle. He’s learned and evolved as a coach and will continue to do so.

I would have rather seen Frazier go but it is what it is. I like Daboll, I think he deserved a HC shot so congrats to him. I think keeping Dorsey is the best option to keep the offensive train rolling. Continuity is a big element in sustained success. I think Dorsey would keep the concepts/terminology in place and then put his own wrinkles in with input from Josh. We need to include concepts that allow us to #1) Get more YAC #2) Less reliance on Josh’s legs. It blows my mind that nearly all our air yards were do to Josh and the WR catching with little YAC. That needs to be tweaked. As for Josh running, it will always be an element of his game but we have to start thinking long term durability. It will always be there if everything else is failing and they say “Ok Josh just do whatever you need to do” but it seemed to me we were way too reliant on his legs, especially in short yardage. We need to have other options which will only make Josh’s runs more effective when we do use him.

Idk I like McKenzie but I see him and an easily replaceable cog in the machine. He’s a gadget guy who stepped up one big game for us when needed. The question is, do we think he can do that consistently? I don’t think so. Some team will throw more money at him than we are going to want to spend on a guy who can be replaced. He’s not a Cole replacement, he’s a completely different type of player. Beasley will be here another year prob with a contract extension/revision to clear up some cap room. We can get another speed/gadget guy to try and develop either through FA or the draft.

The defense was the problem all game long, the coaching especially in the last 13 seconds. Edmunds was absolutely abused, and I’m a fan. Their whole game plan was putting Edmunds in conflict and he didn’t make one impact play. That has to be a consideration going forward. I’ve seen McD change his conservative philosophy on O, going for it twice on 4th on that first drive was balls of steel. I think he will adjust his defensive philosophy based on this devastating loss. It won’t be lost on him how piss poor the coaching was on the 13 second drive. Mahomes is incredible. Josh is as well. I give Mahomes a lot of credit for seeking Josh out at the end of the game, that’s sportsmanship.

How do you not squib that kick? How? I don’t get it

Teddy Bruschi, Pats* homer and the most over rated LB in NFL history. Who ESPN made up a state for (hits) after he came back from his stroke and did nothing against the Bills but was named Player of the Week, picks the Bills. My god, we broke that entire organization. Love it.

Ok I have a little experience here as I’m in the IFBB. Squats are one of the best overall mass builders for the lower body hands down. Done correctly, there is little risk of injury. The key being done correctly. I doubt many teams squat with anything other than light weight during the season not because of injury risk but because of recovery time. When you squat with intensity whether it’s moderate or heavy weight (relatively speaking) it takes DAYS to recover. You aren’t going to have a game on Sunday, recover Monday and Tuesday, then have a moderate resistance training session on a Wednesday/Thursday. Your legs won’t be back to full strength in time for the next game. I doubt these guys do any moderate/heavy lifting of any body part in season. I’m sure they do resistance training but with the beating they are putting on their bodies week to week its all about recovery and getting your muscles healed and ready to fire again the next game.

Burrow doesn’t have time but he has zero pocket awareness

Idk that’s a pretty good angle

It dragged in the dirt. If that’s a WR making that catch its incomplete. Still, Bungles have had their chances can’t leave it up to the refs. Main point is that was a garbage pass by Burrow

That was a hometown call. No question the ground helped him on that. Still, very bad throw by Joe

That was a horrible throw by Joey B

Frazier/McD would turn Burrows brain into mush. Double Chase and we’d be fine. A little heat and Joey B gets the yips. I’m sure he’ll get better with experience but right now I wouldn’t fear him.

First half summary: BOOOORING. Vrabel is a dick, Tannehill needs a #### punch, Joey B is not in the same stratosphere as Mahomes/Allen. Both of these teams are beatable. Would love Cinci in Buffalo but we needs to take care of business first

He’s not even close. Has very little athleticism. He’s going to be a good one but he can’t run or make off platform plays. I could throw a 1 yard pass to Chase and let him run 60 yards.

He never coached under The Hoodie although he is tainted by Pats* scum

Yeah Burrow is on Allen/Mahomes level. Maybe in a couple years but he looks like absolute garbage and a rookie right now

Joey B making mental errors. He’s gotta speed up that internal clock starting next series. Cinci needs to hit the short game and some draws.

Bease will restructure. I think McKenzie has earned a mult-year deal and Beane will get it done. Only way I see Sanders back is if he wants to make another run at a lower price with the understanding that Gabe will be phased in. That’s possible because if you listen to his interviews, he’s playing for the fun/ring now not the money.

It’s simple - If we get pressure and contain Mahomes with 4 D-lineman, we win rather convincingly If we don’t, it’s going to be a dog fight and come down to TOs

Any given Sunday. McD says this every season but some people refuse to listen. Every year the team starts from scratch. Every season the team evolves from beginning to end. It’s how you react to adversity during the season that determines how the team grows. This is a battle hardened team peaking at the right time. We lost to the Jags because we weren’t the same team then that we are now. That team was learning it’s way and dropped a stink bomb. This team is peaking and playing with and edge.

I know everyone is bemoaning the fact that for a play here or there, we’d have the 1 seed but idk I think we are right where we are supposed to be. Those mistakes/frustrations are what causes a team to overcome adversity. I’m not so sure this team is playing with the same fire and chip if they don’t go through that. Embarrassed by the Jags and first Pats* game, slipping against TN, Josh and the entire D getting snubbed by the pro bowl, etc. Incidentally, I like the pro-bowl snubs because 1) we know it’s total BS and 2) This team is PISSED and that’s part of it. Hughes was PISSED after that Pats* beat down. Love people referring to Josh as Pro-Bowl alternate Josh Allen hahah. Everyone knows it’s BS but you can bet he took that to heart. We are peaking at the right time with a team that’s playing with an edge. That’s how you go to the Super Bowl. I like our chances.

This pre-game thread is going to be filled with the verbal diarrhea of a few vocal posters suffering from severe anxiety disorder