NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[thunderc]

The praise for Belichick for last night's game plan is silly. The Bills came up empty on two 4th quarter red zone possessions. For all the rushing yards, the Pats were 0-1 in red zone chances. The Pats defense won the game, not the offense.

It’s not just last night, they are leading the division.

 

[shopson67]

It’s not just last night, they are leading the division.

If it's not just last night, then they've beaten the Jets x2, Texans, Chargers, Panthers, Browns (-2 starting RBs), Falcons, and a heavily injured Titans team. Losses to the Dolphins and Saints look bad.

Bills are just as bad or worse, with really only 1 quality win (Chiefs).

 

[dtgold88]

Agree. Just because the play didn't work, doesn't necessarily mean it was a bad call. Sometimes you make the right call and the defense wins anyway.

So true....the fact is in general the fans do not even know the call (not talking the LJ 2 point play only), but only the result. On a pass play there are likely 4-5 options for the QB.

Hell, in the last game we had a fantastic screen called but Baker fumbled. Doubt the fumble was included in the call.

 

[dtgold88]

My concern with a 12 team playoff is what will it do to the regular season. It would have to be shorter than what it is now right?

Not really...and don't worry about it lessening the regular season. Assuming they go to 12 there will be byes and home games in the first round. Teams will fight like hell for those.

 

[dtgold88]

The only thing it will do to the regular season is keep people interested longer. For many teams, an early loss or 2 can end their shot at a playoff...even if they're the conference champ.

A 12 team (or even 8 team) playoff would keep folks interested longer and also allow for teams that come on later in the season. For example...I doubt a lot of teams would want to see Utah in the cfp this year.

It could diminish CCG's because there will be more instances where both teams are going to be in the playoff. But even then, they have seeding and a possible home game or 2 to play for.

correct....a home game or a bye would be a huge incentive. Those CCGs will still be huge.

 

[dtgold88]

Lol

Not a crazy prediction but I get your LOL as been a different team every week that looks like the best team (or teams).

 

[dtgold88]

The praise for Belichick for last night's game plan is silly. The Bills came up empty on two 4th quarter red zone possessions. For all the rushing yards, the Pats were 0-1 in red zone chances. The Pats defense won the game, not the offense.

Doesn't BB have something to do with the D, too? But, sure, the elements helped there.

 

[Heatles84]

If it's not just last night, then they've beaten the Jets x2, Texans, Chargers, Panthers, Browns (-2 starting RBs), Falcons, and a heavily injured Titans team. Losses to the Dolphins and Saints look bad.

Bills are just as bad or worse, with really only 1 quality win (Chiefs).

Pats were facing the Dolphins with a rookie QB in his first start. The Dolphins have also rang off 5 straight. Listen, Bellichick's likely going to get COY honors this year. At 9-4, they're the AFC top seed. And the loss to the Saints were when they had Winston, so it's not like they're the current version now.

 

[Wamu]

Not really...and don't worry about it lessening the regular season. Assuming they go to 12 there will be byes and home games in the first round. Teams will fight like hell for those.

Well there's no question the current CFP format needs to be changed. Have no idea how many total teams there are in all the P5 conferences but only having a four team playoff just isn't enough.

 

[Wamu]

Pats were facing the Dolphins with a rookie QB in his first start. The Dolphins have also rang off 5 straight. Listen, Bellichick's likely going to get COY honors this year. At 9-4, they're the AFC top seed. And the loss to the Saints were when they had Winston, so it's not like they're the current version now.

If BB doesn't win COY this season get rid of the award. Not only are the Pats having a good season they're doing it with a rookie QB.

 

[Heatles84]

If BB doesn't win COY this season get rid of the award. Not only are the Pats having a good season they're doing it with a rookie QB.

Seriously. And I absolutely hate the Patriots. After the 20 year run they had with Brady, that fanbase was due to sit in mediocrity for a bit. But I agree with what you said.

 

[Wamu]

Seriously. And I absolutely hate the Patriots. After the 20 year run they had with Brady, that fanbase was due to sit in mediocrity for a bit. But I agree with what you said.

I don't have any issues with the Pats. My issue was always with TB12. I just can't bring myself to ever support any players from UofM. Yeah I know it's petty.

The only good thing I can say about about that asshole from ann arbor is as a BigTen fan the conference can say without a doubt he's the GOAT of QB's.

 

[Wamu]

Anyone know about this stuff? First I've heard of it.

Michelle Beadle: LeBron James wanted me fired

 

[Heatles84]

I don't have any issues with the Pats. My issue was always with TB12. I just can't bring myself to ever support any players from UofM. Yeah I know it's petty.

The only good thing I can say about about that asshole from ann arbor is as a BigTen fan the conference can say without a doubt he's the GOAT of QB's.

I get it, I have the same feeling about FSU and UF players.

 

[Heatles84]

Anyone know about this stuff? First I've heard of it.

Michelle Beadle: LeBron James wanted me fired

I like to criticize Lebron as much as anyone......a lot of people wanted Beadle fired.

 

[trojanfan12]

So true....the fact is in general the fans do not even know the call (not talking the LJ 2 point play only), but only the result. On a pass play there are likely 4-5 options for the QB.

That's why I wasn't upset when the Seahawks made that pass call in the Super Bowl. The one guy on the defense who could read the play and get there...read the play and got there. It happens.

 

[Heatles84]

That's why I wasn't upset when the Seahawks made that pass call in the Super Bowl. The one guy on the defense who could read the play and get there...read the play and got there. It happens.

YOU SHOULD HAVE RUN IT WITH BEAST MODE!!!

 

[Heatles84]

sorry for yelling

 

[trojanfan12]

If BB doesn't win COY this season get rid of the award. Not only are the Pats having a good season they're doing it with a rookie QB.

Patriots look a lot like they did in Brady's rookie season.

 

[trojanfan12]

YOU SHOULD HAVE RUN IT WITH BEAST MODE!!!

Personally, that's probably what I would have called. But, to be fair, it's also what the Patriots were expecting.