Comments on: Quick Hits – Patriots

By: oldironnow

oldironnow — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:25:41 +0000

After every loss, I’ve torn out some landscaping. Detroit killed the podocarpus… New England did-in the spiky SOB that scattered seed pods everywhere… I didn’t think it would get this bare here this season.

Watching Flynn play wasn’t painful. But it seems that his arm isn’t as strong as Rodgers, so he can’t jam the ball into a closely defended receiver, which leads to the collapse of the play.

But I don’t blame him; your comments above cover the issues right on.

ALso – got queasy “cheering” for MInnesota Monday.

By: Chad Toporski

Chad Toporski — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:19:12 +0000

At least some of the players are watching it. And I know from his tweets that Tom Crabtree has seen in multiple times.

Let’s hope that trend spreads to the coaches, as well.

By: David

David — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:39:04 +0000

“If Slocum has a job after the season”

You can add Campen to that list. For the love of God, can anybody drive block on that line with you only need a yard or two?

On a side but related note, HBO has a feature documentary on Lombardi and there is a re-telling of the famous Ice Bowl. The point of the story is that Lombardi wasn’t even thinking of a pass or FG. In his own words, “If we can get a yard, then we don’t deserve to be champions” They should force the current coaching staff of the Packers to watch that over and over.

By: FITZCORE1252

FITZCORE1252 — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:34:23 +0000

Ya know, most of the time I’m fine with Coach. I generally like the way he handles his team/buisiness. BUT, he’s gotta start winning these games decided by a TD or less, GOTSTA. Lose a couple by 3 or 4 points and it’s understandable, lose damn near everyone that’s decided by that amount and you know what it’s called? There’s a word for it. A “TREND”. I don’t know what it is or why he can’t win these close ones (not just this year, so don’t even go to injuries), but it’s real. Tangible.

I’m not calling for the guys head, but he’s gotta figure this shit out… soon. This is the Not For Long league, and the proof is in the pudding. He’s been here long enough that his system is firmly in place, these are all his guys, no excuses. START WINNING THE CLOSE GOD DAMN GAMES or you will be out of a job sooner rather than later, guaranteed.

GBP 4 LIFE

By: FITZCORE1252

FITZCORE1252 — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:26:27 +0000

“If Slocum has a job after the season, i may need some recommendations on a place to get a new kitchen table”.

You and me both brother. You and me both.

By: John Rehor

John Rehor — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:34:06 +0000

If Slocum has a job after the season, i may need some recommendations on a place to get a new kitchen table. I’ve already dented the one I currently own so much because of him, his keeping a job should be the final thing that causes the judo chop effect from my head slamming down on it, cracking it in half.

By: Robert Greenfield

Robert Greenfield — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:39:49 +0000

That was the best game of the year, wasn’t it?

I’m embarrassed by our ST. Again. Yes, there was really only one MAJOR lapse this game, but it’s happened over and over again for 2-3 years now.

By: Chad Toporski

Chad Toporski — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:18:12 +0000

“If you want to blame anyone for a crucial mistake, blame Bulaga. He cost us a key, key sack.”

For all the bitching about McCarthy and Flynn failing horribly on the last play, everyone seems to forget that Bulaga basically threw them under the bus with that missed coverage.

It forced them to use a timeout, which was crucial. And it was the eventual downfall of the drive.