I think they should suspend him for the Super Bowl and teach him a lesson.kenneycb said:Random question but has anything come out about Lynch getting fined for grabbing his balls at the end of his TD run that gave the Seahawks the lead? IIRC he got fined for doing it last week or at the end of the regular season so curious to see if it keeps escalating.
savage362 said:With the belief that Seattle has good pass coverage, I'd be interested to see the completion percentage against the SEA defense broken down by field location. Are they more susceptible to short passes over the middle? Mid-range passes to the sidelines?
#18 against the TE and RB is an encouraging sign to what my eyes have seen from them this season. Pats have multiple options this game out of the backfield. I think we will see different players(i.e. Vereen, Edelman, maybe even Tim Wright) out of the backfield to take advantage of their weakness in that part of the passing game.DrewDawg said:
You can see some of that in the DVOA here: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef
The appear to be better than average against everything DVOA accounts for on that page except deep middle and passes to the RB.
Silverdude2167 said:Jesus that is awful. To compare a come back in sports to the civil rights movement and a man who died fighting for the rights of others is awful.
There is no Rev said:
Agreed. The standard gratitude for his sacrifice that he might be not by unjustly barred from using his God given talents to pursue his dream is the obvious way to go here.
That? That's sorta grotesque.
You couldn't leave it alonejsinger121 said:Not only is Pete a former Patriots coach, BB and Pete are former Jets head coaches. BB for 1 day in 2000 and Pete in 1994. Adds insult to injury to the gang green franchise.
E5 Yaz said:
I might not reach the Super Bowl with you ...
wibi said:Color me a little embarrassed for that tweet coming from my team.
Maybe they hoped this made Wilson seem more black.NortheasternPJ said:We shall overcome being the preseason favorites to win the Super Bowl (6-1) odds
We shall overcome being the favorite in the divisional round
We shall overcome being the favorite in the NFC Championship
We shall overcome being a pick'em in the Super Bowl
Oh wait, all of those things are in their favor? What are they overcoming again?
At least they didn't put a white player up there.
LuckyBen said:Maybe they hoped this made Wilson seem more black.
There is no Rev said:
Why, pray tell, does anyone think that the Seahawks are concerned that Wilson seems insufficiently black?
I'm serious--I want an answer.
Because rumors swirled his teammates didn't think he was black enough. It's a joke.There is no Rev said:
Why, pray tell, does anyone think that the Seahawks are concerned that Wilson seems insufficiently black?
I'm serious--I want an answer.
Yup. But not before people took a screenshotThere is no Rev said:Looks like they deleted it. Is that right?
LuckyBen said:Because rumors swirled his teammates didn't think he was black enough. It's a joke.
wibi said:
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Per source, Seahawks CB Richard Sherman's MRI showed a sprained elbow. Should be able to play in the Super Bowl.
Isn't Edelman fighting a bum hip?RedOctober3829 said:Injuries are going to be a big storyline these next 2 weeks. Seattle has Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Justin Britt all banged up while New England only has Bryan Stork to worry about.
Does anyone think that Browner will be able to offer special insight in this regard?savage362 said:With the belief that Seattle has good pass coverage, I'd be interested to see the completion percentage against the SEA defense broken down by field location. Are they more susceptible to short passes over the middle? Mid-range passes to the sidelines?
Joe Torre does NOT like this comment.Ed Hillel said:I think you test him immediately by lining up Gronk outside and throwing him a quick pass. Make Sherman execute the tackle, and see what you are dealing with.
You know Browner played with them last year, right?jsinger121 said:I think Alan Branch may be able to help with insight on Seattle as well since he played for them 2010-2012.
Rev's not a fan of farce.There is no Rev said:
There was one Bleacher Report piece from Mike Freeman that created what should have been at best a tempest in a teapot that kept being re-reported by hacks who said there are "reports" that this was said. It was sorta bullshit, was attacked by pretty much everyone who matters in the organization and may be traceable to a disgruntled player, and even referring to it as "rumors" gives it more respect than the whole thing deserves.
We're just a message board, sure, but honestly, we try to stay above that shit, yeah?
RedOctober3829 said:My sister is an athletic trainer and she said that a sprained elbow will not be 100% in 13 days. Says he'll have to wear a protective brace, but will have trouble with any physical contact.
On the dislocated shoulder, Thomas will have to be put in a range of motion brace to restrict the direction that caused his shoulder to dislocate.
Says they'll be functional and shot up with so many drugs, but their games will be affected.
FL4WL3SS said:I have this weird calm feeling about this game. After putting Baltimore to pasture, it feels like the Pats are unstoppable. This is different than 07 and 11 when they were kind of limping into the SB.
NFL.com has Dallas and Pitt at 8, NE at 6. I skipped Pitt somehow in error. This is the Pats 7th though right? 6 for Brady 1 for Bledsoe.jsinger121 said:Pats already tied Dallas and Pittsburgh with the most Super Bowl appearances.
You're missing '85.mulluysavage said:NFL.com has Dallas and Pitt at 8, NE at 6. I skipped Pitt somehow in error. This is the Pats 7th though right? 6 for Brady 1 for Bledsoe.
Right! And thanks for recognizing also that I am the chief.FL4WL3SS said:Ummm, the Pats have 4 SB losses chief.
My god too many to count and too many head injuries to do it with. Haha the page on NFL.com says updated after the 2008-9 season. Sorry everyone, embarrassed.BlackJack said:You're missing '85.
Fuck that. As game thread starter you must know you only have one task right now.mulluysavage said:My god too many to count and too many head injuries to do it with. Haha the page on NFL.com says updated after the 2008-9 season. Sorry everyone, embarrassed.
Edit, already coveredmulluysavage said:NFL.com has Dallas and Pitt at 8, NE at 6. I skipped Pitt somehow in error. This is the Pats 7th though right? 6 for Brady 1 for Bledsoe.
RedOctober3829 said:My sister is an athletic trainer and she said that a sprained elbow will not be 100% in 13 days. Says he'll have to wear a protective brace, but will have trouble with any physical contact.
On the dislocated shoulder, Thomas will have to be put in a range of motion brace to restrict the direction that caused his shoulder to dislocate.
Says they'll be functional and shot up with so many drugs, but their games will be affected.
shawnrbu said:
Will the needle be done pregame or will the expanded halftime allow for a second injection while Katy Perry performs?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Monday-Morning-MD-9800.htmlMMMD 2: Earl Thomas shoulder subluxation
Star safety Earl Thomas injured his left shoulder early in the game. By video, he subluxed (shifted in and out) his left shoulder. Seahawks' fans worried when he headed for the locker room but he returned with a shoulder harness and finished the game.
The specific injury was not officially confirmed but Thomas implied that his shoulder shifted in post-game interviews, and the brace is used to treat an unstable shoulder. A MRI may show a labral tear and he might even need offseason surgery but there is no way he will miss the Super Bowl. “I don’t care if I can’t function really well. I know if I can help the team, I’m going to be out there.” Although there is no question that he will play, his injury is likely a bigger issue than Sherman’s.
Thomas changed his tackling technique when he returned. Instead of reaching out and wrapping up (which is how he hurt his shoulder and how it is vulnerable), he kept his arm at his side and lowered his left shoulder on a big hit that drove Eddie Lacy into the Seahawks bench. There is not doubt he will use a similar shoulder brace for the Super Bowl. The harness restricts motion and keeps his shoulder stable by holding it closer to his body.
wibi said:
Probably both
Will BB be video taping Seattle practices?