Can't wait to get crushed for this opinion, but it just feels like asking for an undefeated season while chasing a threepeat is bad juju... its asking for too much IMO
I'd much rather we lose a game or two just to keep everyone frosty, to remind them that yes they can be beaten if they're not playing their best ball... look no further than the Patriots undefeated season to see what can happen when a team sniffs too many of its own farts
I don't want to meet Detroit in the Super Bowl with our heads in the clouds
Maybe I'm just being superstitious, maybe not... what say you? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Okay there are many saying our vet leaders are too seasoned to lose focus, and its easy to appreciate that sentiment
But again, the undefeated Patriots had tons of experienced and still hungry leadership... just saying I'd rather sacrifice 2-3 games to keep everyone on their toes/slightly pissed off, in pursuit of the trifecta
Detroit is going to be a damn monster, Hutchinson or not
The Pats didn’t lose that SB because they lost focus. Spags and his Dline kicked ass and Manning/Tyree made one of the most iconic plays in American sports history. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dante84:
If it happens, it happens.
But it will have to be with our backups if we've locked up the 1 seed.
I will say that with Carson Wentz under center, I feel much better than I would in previous years.
However, the Steelers are week 17 and might be fighting for their division, and the Broncos in week 18 and might be fighting for a playoff spot.
To point #3, oh yeah its very intriguing to wonder how Andy has Wentz looking by now... would love to see him in a throwaway game or two late season [Reply]
I don't give a fuck about that. I want to win the Super Bowl. If a key starter got hurt in week 18 chasing this meaningless crap it would be the worst thing ever. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Can't wait to get crushed for this opinion, but it just feels like asking for an undefeated season while chasing a threepeat is bad juju... its asking for too much IMO
I'd much rather we lose a game or two just to keep everyone frosty, to remind them that yes they can be beaten if they're not playing their best ball... look no further than the Patriots undefeated season to see what can happen when a team sniffs too many of its own farts
I don't want to meet Detroit in the Super Bowl with our heads in the clouds
Maybe I'm just being superstitious, maybe not... what say you?
If it has to be done, we may as well just do it right. Undefeated 3peat gives me wood. [Reply]
Win in Buffalo in a few weeks and the talk will really pick up. Win that game in Buffalo, we likely have a 3+ game lead for the 1 seed against all the primary competitors (Bills, Ravens, Texas). Will be interesting at that point if Reid starts to rest guys that are dinged up.
In regards to resting ALL the starters week 18 at Denver, If I had to guess they will likely treat it as a preseason game. Give the starters a drive or two. Two + weeks of no real game action is too long IMO. How often have we seen a 1 seed come out completely flat and rusty because they took 2 + weeks off for having 1 seed secured. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
I don't give a **** about that. I want to win the Super Bowl. If a key starter got hurt in week 18 chasing this meaningless crap it would be the worst thing ever.
Yeah this is probably where I land. Mahomes or Chris Jones blows out a knee week 18 taking on the Broncos playing balls to the wall for a 7 seed that is the most depressing thing ever. You let the backups go after it. Maybe give the starters a series or two. [Reply]