[WoolyGoat]

i know bird points to "cheating" as the reason, but I think it's coaching. they haven't done anything since charlie weis and romeo crennel left their coordinator positions. belichick was totally outcoached by sexy rexy, totally dominated. that some of the players were saying what the jets did was completely unexpected tells me that belichick has too much on his plate, and needs a legit coordinator(s) to take some responsibilities. which yes, means he probably is overrated at this point.


i still don't think star players would have made a huge difference in that particular game. the pats had no idea what to do.


and yeah, g8tor, it has to be rings. this season, despite low expectations that turned into a 14-2 record, is a total deflating bust. they've got 16-0 and blown it, and 14-2 and blown it. no matter how many games they win next regular season (and it will be at least 12) it's totally meaningless until they win (and play well in) a playoff game...which they haven't done since the game which made them 17-0. it'll be a year+ until this one can be erased.