People who said the weather wasn't going to be an issue in today's AFC Championship game might be thinking otherwise just about now. The Patriots have had three possessions, two first downs and two punts. And that third possession ended in a Tom Brady interception, courtesy of Quentin Jammer. That was Brady's first first-quarter interception in postseason history, and the first first-quarter pick of the 2007 season. It's also worth noting that Brady's hasn't been his usual intense, animated self this afternoon. It's early, I know -- and freaking cold -- but he's looked a step slow. Which explains the underthrows, overthrows, and indeciveness in the pocket.
Sure, some of that has to do with the weather, but the Chargers have also been able to mount a pass rush, something the Jaguars didn't even attempt last week. (Brady was 26 for 28 too.) After the interception, the Chargers went on a seven-play drive that ended with a Nate Kaeding field goal and a 3-0 lead. One of San Diego's keys to having a chance in this game was to win the turnover battle. So far, so good.
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1-20-2008 @ 5:28PM
Dan said...
Brady is playing SCARED. He has been to tight over getting to 18-0 and the SB. Brady....you have been here time and again.....get the ball to Moss, throw it away if your 2nd read isn't there....and slam the F'IN door. STOP THINKING!!
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1-20-2008 @ 6:59PM
newenglandcheaters said...
It a shame that the Patriots have to perfected their cheating game. Every game is like a script! Now don't get me wrong, like the military, you have to learn your enemy, but the Patriots have crossed the line with the cheating and collecting intelligence (eves dropping/spy cams, etc! No matter how you look it the Patriots and Belicheck are the real slim (NLF) shady and this season is tainted.....Belichek - how can you live with yourself, you worthless/cheating SOB - WIDEST DISSEMINATION REQUESTED
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1-20-2008 @ 8:58PM
W C B said...
There is no way I am watching the SB this year.
I am disappointed in the NFL for letting the Patriots go this year with not a slap on the wrist but a tap with a feather. The only thing that will eliminate cheating in the NFL (like NE did this year) would have been to treat them the same as the NCAA would have done. For cheating NO Bowl games, No scholarships and no TV revenues.
The Pat's should have had to forfeit there season No draft picks for the next year and a fine (That HURTS)!
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