I was aware but I was not sure about the new extra game thing if that somehow played into it. Either way, the Bucs are IMO superbowl contenders, the Pats not so much. If the Pats win a SB this year, their SN would be week four.
Yeah some gray area and hopefully my response didn't imply somehow "you know less about football than...". Can't stand it when anyone suggests they know more about football than me, you or even a snail. In 2015 BB said he had no idea about the ideal gas law impact on a football so in that one respect I knew more about football than BB (though I doubt BB was unaware just based on witnessing how tires appear deflated in ultra freezing temperatures).
The one ray of hope for a SB run or maybe two rays would be the defense and our ability to pound the ball. But we will see
And a Quarterback to lead that 'pound the ball' offense.
I was not counting on a QB this year
You have to count on a QB... The job doesn't get done without one. It's why I see Mac rising similar to the way TB rose in 01, on the back of executing plays exactly as called and instilling enough confidence in those around him to get their best. Sprinkle in well timed accurate throws to balance the "pound" while not extending too much leash to a rookie and it could really work.
He better wear high heels. Mac is about four inches shorter than his own offensive line and will need a five step drop to get a full vision of the field. Maybe he can put lifts in his cleats.
He won't need high heels.
And they can all move and run. Even Brees would run in his younger years. Having the ability to release the ball after three steps or getting out of the pocket in a hurry has to be a need. How often did Cam get sacked because he couldn't get off a pass? If Mac can release the ball in under 3 seconds and complete a pass, he'll be fine. At Alabama, he had an OL that was better than any defense they faced and he had plenty of time to pick his shots. He won't have that luxury in the NFL.
The vast majority of NFL QBs fall between 6'2" and 6'5". 6'3" is not an outlier and the vast majority is 6'4" or shorter... Is 6'3" really that far off from 6"4?
Brady is a very notable runner with over 1000 yards!
I do like Mac Jones. I just think Belichick puts a player in the doghouse and just can't let him out. Stidham has not been given a fair shot and now that Cam and Mac appear to have most of the reps, he won't get a fair shake again. Year 1 he was behind Brady. Year 2 behind Cam. Year 3 behind Cam and Jones. BB can't start him in front of Mac or he'll look like he didn't make the right choice or took what no one else wanted. Cam is the fall back.
Then you must include NEs Oline ability to block and give their QB time. NE has one of the NFLs top lines. Will their QB get sacked? Sure. But he'll also have plenty of time to throw. He'll also have a running game that will keep teams honest, also slowing down their pass rush.
I agree with most of this BK. But feel BB could still start Stid over Jones this year. Jones is still a rookie even though touted to be the most NFL ready QB in the draft.
Stidham hasn't been given a fair shot? How do you know what's a fair shot. BB has a history of playing players who earn their shots and not playing player who don't. If we apply that logic to the Stidham situation it seems maybe he hasn't earned his shot.
I understand the importance of the position but I present you The 2001 Ravens and Joe Flacco. If we get to the SB that is more likely a scenario than relying and a QB
When you met Bill, I'm sure he did a lot of talking.
I wasn't there to talk football. I met him, shook his hand and we talked about ergonomics for 30 seconds. He had a meeting to go to.
