BillsNYC Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I texted all my Bills fans friends in the 2nd Quarter that this was EXACTLY like Super Bowl 25. Like the Giants, the Saints kept the high power Colts (Bills) offense off the field with strong defensive play and a slow and steady offense. Watching Manning on the bench was like watching Kelly on the sidelines. Schefter or somebody reported that Payton asked Parcells to give a speech to his team before the game but declined. Wouldn't shock me if Parcells helped with the game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I texted all my Bills fans friends in the 2nd Quarter that this was EXACTLY like Super Bowl 25. Like the Giants, the Saints kept the high power Colts (Bills) offense off the field with strong defensive play and a slow and steady offense. Watching Manning on the bench was like watching Kelly on the sidelines. Schefter or somebody reported that Payton asked Parcells to give a speech to his team before the game but declined. Wouldn't shock me if Parcells helped with the game plan. That was the gameplan, but had the Saints not gotten that onside kick the game was likely going to go all Colts from then on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 That was the gameplan, but had the Saints not gotten that onside kick the game was likely going to go all Colts from then on. I agree. One team just seemed to want it more and was playing for more. The onside kick was a 50-50 ball and the hungrier team came away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 That was the gameplan, but had the Saints not gotten that onside kick the game was likely going to go all Colts from then on. Payton outcoached the Colts, simple as that. Just like Parcells outcoached Levy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbuffalobob Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 ...except. tonight, I didn't stagger home for a meadering mile in a snowstorm, crying, feeling like someone slipped me a mick and robbed my testicles. Nothing like 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Payton outcoached the Colts, simple as that. Just like Parcells outcoached Levy. pretty much sums it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Vegas Calling... Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Payton outcoached the Colts, simple as that. Just like Parcells outcoached Levy. Agreed. The clincher was when Peyton's int was returned for a Saints TD. I told my co-workers "its over now". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 As someone who claims the Colts as a second-favorite team, I completely agree. Even made the comment to my friends towards the end of the second quarter. Brought back some bad feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Payton coached a good game, but Saints were the better team. Brees is close to Manning's equal and Saints looked better everywhere esle. Colts had no pass rush and couldn't cover the Saints WR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I texted all my Bills fans friends in the 2nd Quarter that this was EXACTLY like Super Bowl 25. Like the Giants, the Saints kept the high power Colts (Bills) offense off the field with strong defensive play and a slow and steady offense. Watching Manning on the bench was like watching Kelly on the sidelines. Schefter or somebody reported that Payton asked Parcells to give a speech to his team before the game but declined. Wouldn't shock me if Parcells helped with the game plan. somebody said it before the game and I disagreed props to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 After the onside kick I thought the same thing. Manning didn't have the ball for about an hour just like Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Payton outcoached the Colts, simple as that. Just like Parcells outcoached Levy. If you were rooting for the Colts, this game was painful because it felt as if the Colts were going to win a lot of the time in this game. Payton's coaching tonight was exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I had the exact same thoughts running through my mind in that 2nd quarter as well, it was almost painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I dno't quite think so, just on the basis that the Colts didn't lose to a journeyman backup QB. The Saints passing game just did a little more to win unlike in 25 where the Giants D and ground game took the Bills out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 I dno't quite think so, just on the basis that the Colts didn't lose to a journeyman backup QB. The Saints passing game just did a little more to win unlike in 25 where the Giants D and ground game took the Bills out. My point was more that Payton, like Parcells, outcoached what was probably a better team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I agree with this thread and thought about it many times during the game. It was like I knew how this was gonna turn out. Just like Kelly in 25, Manning didn't touch the ball for 70 minutes of real time, from the end of the first half to the KO following N.O.'s TD after the on-side kick.. The Tortoise & the Hare Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought about SB 25 when Garcon dropped that 2nd qtr pass. It was on 3rd down just like when Reed got smoked vs the Giants. Indy was in rhythm and could have gone up 17-0 on that drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I texted all my Bills fans friends in the 2nd Quarter that this was EXACTLY like Super Bowl 25. Like the Giants, the Saints kept the high power Colts (Bills) offense off the field with strong defensive play and a slow and steady offense. Watching Manning on the bench was like watching Kelly on the sidelines. Schefter or somebody reported that Payton asked Parcells to give a speech to his team before the game but declined. Wouldn't shock me if Parcells helped with the game plan. Didn't someone here predict this would be how the Saints would win. Later on I saw Irvin mention this aspect on the NFL channel's pregame show. Payton is truly a clone of Parcells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 IMO, as great as they were, Manning's and Kelly's egos got in the way a bit. Both Thomas and Addai were ripping off solid run after solid run. They should have run both guys more and then forced the Giants/ Saints to adjust. SB 25 really pisses me off because the Giants were only playing 2 defensive linemen at times. And the Saints/ Colts were pretty even talent wise. We were much more talented than that Giants team and had already beat them once. I believe we were 9 points favorites, so it was one of the biggest upsets in SB history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 IMO, as great as they were, Manning's and Kelly's egos got in the way a bit. Both Thomas and Addai were ripping off solid run after solid run. They should have run both guys more and then forced the Giants/ Saints to adjust. SB 25 really pisses me off because the Giants were only playing 2 defensive linemen at times. And the Saints/ Colts were pretty even talent wise. We were much more talented than that Giants team and had already beat them once. I believe we were 9 points favorites, so it was one of the biggest upsets in SB history. Believe it or not, that was by design. I was listening to the Boomer show on WFAN this morning and someone mentioned that the brilliance of that gameplan was that the Parcells/Belichick actually wanted the Bills to have success running on them because they were so fearful of Kelly's almost unstoppable passing attack. Not only does it run the clock, it would take Kelly out of his comfort zone and he wouldn't have the same confidence in the pass at the end of a tight game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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