Wilfork Out = Patriots Done

[NewcastleKEG]

2nd best player on that roster. He has been filling the defensive holes for the past 5+ years.

AFC now down to 1 single title contender. This could turn into the 80's-mid 90's again where the AFC can't win the Super Bowl.

 

[HammerDown]

Even I give the Patriots more credit than that. Wilfork is dominant but they can plug someone else into the role.

 

[MileHigh64]

Wilfork was out for most of the game in Atlanta last night and the Patriots still won on the road. I wouldn't bet on their demise just yet.

 

[NewcastleKEG]

Wilfork was out for most of the game in Atlanta last night and the Patriots still won on the road. I wouldn't bet on their demise just yet.

Coincidence his injury coincided with the Falcons comeback?

 

[Golden Spur]

I agree this looks bad for them, but the Pats always seem to find personnel when they need them. They have a good evaluation system and depth.

 

[gobigred]

Coincidence his injury coincided with the Falcons comeback?

No.... Wilfork got injured early in the 1st quarter so didn't coincide with comeback at all.

 

[Brahmsian]

2nd best player on that roster. He has been filling the defensive holes for the past 5+ years.

AFC now down to 1 single title contender. This could turn into the 80's-mid 90's again where the AFC can't win the Super Bowl.

Belichick's Patriots are NEVER done until mathematically eliminated!

Bill will come up something, count on it!

 

[JDM]

Losing him hurts but no one player puts a legitimate team out of contention.

You can dispute whether they are a legitimate contender with him, but I think most would say they were and still are.

 

[NewcastleKEG]

Losing him hurts but no one player puts a legitimate team out of contention.

You can dispute whether they are a legitimate contender with him, but I think most would say they were and still are.

The gap between Wilfork and the next best defensive player is very large.

 

[JDM]

Mayo and talib are top end starters.

 

[Thruthefog]

Nah. Bill will change the defensive scheme to fit the new reality. The defense may not be as good without him, but it won't be inept.

 

[briz almighty]

id rather have four passrushers against the donkeys than just three. but thats just me..

 

[HaroldSeattle]

2nd best player on that roster. He has been filling the defensive holes for the past 5+ years.

AFC now down to 1 single title contender. This could turn into the 80's-mid 90's again where the AFC can't win the Super Bowl.

Wish you were right, but I just doubt it....

 

[JDM]

id rather have four passrushers against the donkeys than just three. but thats just me..

Because having Wilfork healthy makes it impossible to play 4 man fronts.

 

[NewcastleKEG]

Nah. Bill will change the defensive scheme to fit the new reality. The defense may not be as good without him, but it won't be inept.

A bad defense gets worse?

 

[JDM]

The defense has carried them through 4 games so far. It may not be dominant, but it's not bad.

 

[briz almighty]

Because having Wilfork healthy makes it impossible to play 4 man fronts.

when wilfork is in the game in our base 4 man front we in essence only have 3 passrushers. unless you consider wilforks 1 coverage sack a year helpful.

 

[JDM]

Wilfork consistently draws double teams, both on the ground and in pass protection. The idea that losing him under any circumstances is an upgrade is absurd.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Losing him hurts but no one player puts a legitimate team out of contention.

You can dispute whether they are a legitimate contender with him, but I think most would say they were and still are.

Not true. If Brady goes down, they are done and he is one player. The same goes for Brees, Manning etc.

 

[JDM]

None of those teams are done with that one loss.