I’m with you but maybe I’m just wishcasting. It would be the best thing ever if he made a crucial play in a Pats SB win.I have a sneaky suspicion that james harrison might have a big game tomorrow.
It will be quite tasty (I might even say “ironic” but I’m afraid of another round of Alanis joke, don’t you think) if the Pats win by adhering to “The Giants Blueprint” (TM).Given Philadelphia's defensive overaggressiveness, have to think the gameplan involves a fair share of rub routes and double moves. I look no further than the most recent Giants(!) game and Rams game for evidence that this can be a successful plan offensively. It honestly is why Atlanta lost badly, as Sarkisian choose consistently slow developing plays, with obvious dino stems, making it one of THE worst gameplans I've seen.
Defensively, RPOs specifically: In the NFCCG only 14.3% (9/63) of offensive snaps were RPOs for the Eagles, with a 5:4 rush to pass ratio within those (gaining 3:2:8.3 yards within each respective option), within six formations, none attempted within either 20-yard line, and notably most on an early down. Hopefully, the nickel can come up big (Flowers, Brown, etc.); got to stop Blount and Ajayi (Clement concerns me on wheel routes, so while he applies, it's a different aspect of their offense, hence a separate mention) so that an extra (seventh) man won't have to be committed to the run. It's why I believe the Eagles get a fair share of scoring, but not quite enough given the CRITICALLY important increase in rush defense quality of late.
Get pressure up the middle with a 4 man rush and RPO all day. BLUEPRINT!!!!111!11!As far as usefulness goes I have always thought the "Giants Blueprint" is only a half step below the John Madden strategy advice of "Score More Points Than Your Opponents".
Get constant pressure with 4 guys? Make crazy long catches in clutch situations? Make it hard for the quarterback to throw? Yea, duh.
"Play better!"
Their backup LT kinda stinks, so I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Harrison make a play or two. I’ve gone on record predicting he has a strip sack.I’m with you but maybe I’m just wishcasting. It would be the best thing ever if he made a crucial play in a Pats SB win.
Clearly Belichick set up some kind of infection protocol. I commend his commitment to winning.Daily News mobile app has a story on a bunch of Eagles players are fighting the flu or a cold.
Soemething to keep in mind as the game wears on. I’m sure lots of people here remember the flu game versus the Colts.
Hope the Pats didn’t get it beyond Malcolm.
InquirerIn Pennsylvania, the number of reported flu cases last week was the highest weekly count since 2003, though flu is not a disease that must be reported, so the state does not learn of all cases. Nate Wardle, a public information officer for the Health Department, said that the state’s ability to count flu has improved markedly, particularly since the H1N1 pandemic of 2009.
The percentage of Pennsylvania emergency department patients with flu symptoms also rose, the Pennsylvania report said. It was highest in the southeastern part of the state, where it was above 5 percent. The state does not release precise numbers.
+1Can't believe we still have over 24 hours to wait for this game to start.
Clearly Belichick set up some kind of infection protocol. I commend his commitment to winning.
I didn’t even realize Gisele was in the photo till after I finished.That's what we all were thinking.
Falcons just abusing Pats. 28-3 now. F*ck... I’ll watch the rest just because, but the cliff has arrived. Fun 16 years. Hope Jimmy ready to go in September.Pats/Seattle replay on NFL Network. At 10pm, it's Pats/Falcons.
Do you think we can get a 3rd for Brady in offseason?Falcons just abusing Pats. 28-3 now. F*ck... I’ll watch the rest just because, but the cliff has arrived. Fun 16 years. Hope Jimmy ready to go in September.
Is that Youk in the back row all the way on the left?
Yep. Married one of Tom's sisters.Is that Youk in the back row all the way on the left?
Yeah, I was outside Philly last night and I was astounded/amused at the level of excitement. Almost used the exact words you wrote (“isn’t that cute”) which is funny, since I’m one of them. (But not really one of them, if you know what I mean.)My confidence in a decisive victory is rising. I’m down in PA right now visiting family, and seeing all the folks in the hotel in their Philly gear, my reaction isn’t one of contempt, but more like “aw, isn’t that cute?” I even told a couple I’d happy for them if it went their way - just don’t burn down their town no matter what happens (to their credit, they laughed).
Kickoff can’t come soon enough.
Also an owner with I think Youk’s brothers in a brewery out here in the Bay Area.Yep. Married one of Tom's sisters.
Uhhh...til what? We still have 6.5 til kickoff.5 hours to go!
Math was never my strong suit.Uhhh...til what? We still have 6.5 til kickoff.
Willie’s good. I don’t personally miss the ones that went out the door in the scandal, or whatever you want to call it. Well, Heath Evans was surprising.McGinest as a King on NFL Network doing a Dilly Dilly skit. He's Willie Willie.
You were so off, you were on.Math was never my strong suit.
Phil Jackson Blueprint:Have 2 of the 3 best players in the league. Presto!As far as usefulness goes I have always thought the "Giants Blueprint" is only a half step below the John Madden strategy advice of "Score More Points Than Your Opponents".
Get constant pressure with 4 guys? Make crazy long catches in clutch situations? Make it hard for the quarterback to throw? Yea, duh.
"Play better!"
Uhhh...til what? We still have 6.5 til kickoff.
He meant the Puppy BowlMath was never my strong suit.
The math doesn't check out, either way.He meant the Puppy Bowl