Bucs @ Pats

Dutch · 12-17-2005, 01:54 PM

Southern teams can really define themselves by beating good teams up north. This ain't one of those times...

21-0.

DaddyTorgo · 12-17-2005, 01:56 PM

that last toss by Brady was beautiful.

Buccaneer · 12-17-2005, 01:59 PM

It's most unfortunate. We have a household full of Pats (and Bucs fans) but I have to root for the Bucs. There are only 2 objectives to this season right now: Get the Bolts in and the Falcons out. Wished Bucs could win this game because the Pats can easily take care of the division some other week.

st.cronin · 12-17-2005, 02:11 PM

This game is guaranteed to give Colts fans nightmares.

Thomkal · 12-17-2005, 02:41 PM

I'm very happy since my opponent in the playoffs this week had the Bucs Defense.

dubb93 · 12-17-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

This game is guaranteed to give Colts fans nightmares.

Why? No offense to Bucs fans, but the Pats are playing the Bucs. Seriously, if any 2 teams in the league couldn't play within 40 points of the Colts, they are the Bucs and Bears.

jeff061 · 12-17-2005, 02:48 PM

Pats D looking very much like the last couple years, finally.

Bruschi coming back, Vrabel moving inside, Colvin stepping it up, Seymour returning and Ellis Hobbes have all sparked it.

jeff061 · 12-17-2005, 02:56 PM

While I'm not about to claim the Pats a superior team to the Colts. Colts fans are now like Steelers fans of two years back. The Colts are the best team ever to play the game, and if by chance they lose it will be a fluke, they will still be the best team ever to play. If they lose again next year, it will be another fluke.

In short, I don't think they're worried

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st.cronin · 12-17-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dubb93

Why? No offense to Bucs fans, but the Pats are playing the Bucs. Seriously, if any 2 teams in the league couldn't play within 40 points of the Colts, they are the Bucs and Bears.

So the Bucs and Bears are worse than the 49ers, the Saints, the Jets, the Texans, the Browns, the Dolphins, ....

Desnudo · 12-17-2005, 03:06 PM

Whoever thought up that jingle bells noise on the scoreboard needs to be drawn and quartered.

jeff061 · 12-17-2005, 03:10 PM

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Whoever thought up that jingle bells noise on the scoreboard needs to be drawn and quartered.

Hehe, I'm glad I'm not alone.

SirFozzie · 12-17-2005, 03:16 PM

Apparently, The Pats don't suck any more this year.

Desnudo · 12-17-2005, 03:19 PM

I'd like to see Flutie at some point

DaddyTorgo · 12-17-2005, 03:20 PM

gimme some flutie-time

SirFozzie · 12-17-2005, 03:21 PM

yeah, this game is over, no need to rub it in..

anyone think Billy B downgraded Brady to questionable to provide all those stories of "Such intestinal fortitude.. yaddayaddayadda" for Brady?

st.cronin · 12-17-2005, 03:21 PM

So if the Pats keep up the good work, and meet the Colts in the playoffs, what will be the point spread?

I'm thinking Colts -6 to -10, something like that

Desnudo · 12-17-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

Hehe, I'm glad I'm not alone.

I'm trying to imagine the production meeting. "I've got this great idea, we play jingling bells every 30 seconds the entire game! People will love it!"

DaddyTorgo · 12-17-2005, 03:22 PM

qb sneak on 4th and 1 up 28-0 with 2:50 left?? Umm...sending a message to everyone ya think?? And notice how all the starters are still in there. This is Beli and the Pats serving notice.

MikeVic · 12-17-2005, 03:24 PM

Hmm... good thing I started Brunell over Brady. That injury sure is hampering Mr. Tom from doing well.

jeff061 · 12-17-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

yeah, this game is over, no need to rub it in..

anyone think Billy B downgraded Brady to questionable to provide all those stories of "Such intestinal fortitude.. yaddayaddayadda" for Brady?

Nope. He's listed everyone as questionable, except for Brady and his shoulder, since the Falcons BS'd their injury report against the Pats. Belichick probably complained, was told than the Falcons didn't break any rules. So Belichick is doing the same.

I never believed for a second he wasn't at least 90%

flere-imsaho · 12-17-2005, 03:31 PM

I just got in and checked the score on nfl.com. Am I correct in understanding that Brady threw a 1-yard TD pass to a Tackle? :O

jeff061 · 12-17-2005, 03:32 PM

hehe, yep. He "stepped in" for Klecko.

Desnudo · 12-17-2005, 03:47 PM

This was the first game in a long time I really enjoyed watching. Even though they have 9 wins, most have felt like pulling teeth, like watching a wounded animal scrounge food. The defense finally looks healthy and like they're gelling. The fact that they were mixing up formations a lot is a very good sign, I think,, since they really couldn't do that earlier in the season.

SirFozzie · 12-17-2005, 03:50 PM

Fox trying to say that the lack of the running game was why they Bucs threw short, and not medium/long..

um.. could it be that your QB got sacked SIX times and hit/hurried quite a few other times that could be why?

And there's the cold weather excuse.

DaddyTorgo · 12-17-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

This was the first game in a long time I really enjoyed watching. Even though they have 9 wins, most have felt like pulling teeth, like watching a wounded animal scrounge food. The defense finally looks healthy and like they're gelling. The fact that they were mixing up formations a lot is a very good sign, I think,, since they really couldn't do that earlier in the season.

agree agree. and it's coming at just the right time too.

Tekneek · 12-17-2005, 03:53 PM

Listening to the radio here... Pats fans are calling in and talking about how fantastic the Patriots are and how the rest of the league is afraid to play them now. They're also bringing up the "Belichick is a mastermind" talk again.

Desnudo · 12-17-2005, 03:57 PM

Well I think the injury situation, and the team performance, has clearly proven that there's only so much a coach can influence the outcome.

dubb93 · 12-17-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

So the Bucs and Bears are worse than the 49ers, the Saints, the Jets, the Texans, the Browns, the Dolphins, ....

No, but matching up against the Colts I'd put the Saints, Texans, Browns, and Dolpins all ahead of the Bears and Bucs. Like I've said in the past, the Colts are much more likely to be beaten by a team that has a good offense and no defense than a team with a great defense and no offense at all. That is why I'm expecting a loss tomorrow. June, Mathias and Simon are all not going to play. That doesn't bode well for us at all.

Ragone · 12-17-2005, 03:59 PM

If i was playing the patriots.. i'd list my entire freaking team as questionable.. because.. and to be honest.. who isn't questionable week to week?

and still, if they were in any other division.. they'd need help to make the playoffs

MIJB#19 · 12-17-2005, 04:22 PM

Apparently this week was a good week to start Brady afterall and bench the Buccs D.

Vinatieri for Prez · 12-17-2005, 07:34 PM

In NE, probable is 100% to play, questionable is 80% chance of playing. Doubtful is Out. Out is really #$#$ hurt.

ice4277 · 12-17-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dubb93

No, but matching up against the Colts I'd put the Saints, Texans, Browns, and Dolpins all ahead of the Bears and Bucs.

Sorry but that is just retarded. You really think the Browns and Texans would have a better chance than the Bears?

Desnudo · 12-17-2005, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragone

If i was playing the patriots.. i'd list my entire freaking team as questionable.. because.. and to be honest.. who isn't questionable week to week?

and still, if they were in any other division.. they'd need help to make the playoffs

But they aren't. And if they had any other schedule, they'd be better than 9-5.

From the Boston Globe:

"How limited was he in the week leading up to the game, and was there ever any doubt that he would actually play in the game in your mind?
"Well, he was whatever he was listed on the injury report. So whatever that was, that's what it was."

How limited was he in practice?
"He was questionable.'"

The coach, btw.

Wolfpack · 12-17-2005, 10:12 PM

Hat-tip to the Pats for whipping Tampa. Now if the Panthers can beat the 'Aints tomorrow, they'll be back in the driver seat in the division.

12-17-2005, 02:11 PM	#4
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	This game is guaranteed to give Colts fans nightmares. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

12-17-2005, 02:48 PM	#7
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Pats D looking very much like the last couple years, finally. Bruschi coming back, Vrabel moving inside, Colvin stepping it up, Seymour returning and Ellis Hobbes have all sparked it. __________________

12-17-2005, 02:56 PM	#8
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	While I'm not about to claim the Pats a superior team to the Colts. Colts fans are now like Steelers fans of two years back. The Colts are the best team ever to play the game, and if by chance they lose it will be a fluke, they will still be the best team ever to play. If they lose again next year, it will be another fluke. In short, I don't think they're worried . __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 12-17-2005 at 02:56 PM.

12-17-2005, 03:16 PM	#12
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Apparently, The Pats don't suck any more this year. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

12-17-2005, 03:21 PM	#15
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	yeah, this game is over, no need to rub it in.. anyone think Billy B downgraded Brady to questionable to provide all those stories of "Such intestinal fortitude.. yaddayaddayadda" for Brady? __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

12-17-2005, 01:56 PM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	that last toss by Brady was beautiful.

12-17-2005, 01:59 PM	#3
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	It's most unfortunate. We have a household full of Pats (and Bucs fans) but I have to root for the Bucs. There are only 2 objectives to this season right now: Get the Bolts in and the Falcons out. Wished Bucs could win this game because the Pats can easily take care of the division some other week.

12-17-2005, 02:41 PM	#5
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	I'm very happy since my opponent in the playoffs this week had the Bucs Defense.

12-17-2005, 03:06 PM	#10
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Whoever thought up that jingle bells noise on the scoreboard needs to be drawn and quartered.

12-17-2005, 03:19 PM	#13
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	I'd like to see Flutie at some point

12-17-2005, 03:20 PM	#14
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	gimme some flutie-time

12-17-2005, 03:22 PM	#18
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	qb sneak on 4th and 1 up 28-0 with 2:50 left?? Umm...sending a message to everyone ya think?? And notice how all the starters are still in there. This is Beli and the Pats serving notice.

12-17-2005, 03:24 PM	#19
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Hmm... good thing I started Brunell over Brady. That injury sure is hampering Mr. Tom from doing well. Last edited by MikeVic : 12-17-2005 at 03:24 PM.

12-17-2005, 03:31 PM	#21
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I just got in and checked the score on nfl.com. Am I correct in understanding that Brady threw a 1-yard TD pass to a Tackle? :O

12-17-2005, 03:32 PM	#22
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	hehe, yep. He "stepped in" for Klecko. __________________

12-17-2005, 03:47 PM	#23
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	This was the first game in a long time I really enjoyed watching. Even though they have 9 wins, most have felt like pulling teeth, like watching a wounded animal scrounge food. The defense finally looks healthy and like they're gelling. The fact that they were mixing up formations a lot is a very good sign, I think,, since they really couldn't do that earlier in the season.

12-17-2005, 03:50 PM	#24
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Fox trying to say that the lack of the running game was why they Bucs threw short, and not medium/long.. um.. could it be that your QB got sacked SIX times and hit/hurried quite a few other times that could be why? And there's the cold weather excuse. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

12-17-2005, 03:53 PM	#26
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	Listening to the radio here... Pats fans are calling in and talking about how fantastic the Patriots are and how the rest of the league is afraid to play them now. They're also bringing up the "Belichick is a mastermind" talk again. Last edited by Tekneek : 12-17-2005 at 03:54 PM.

12-17-2005, 03:57 PM	#27
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Well I think the injury situation, and the team performance, has clearly proven that there's only so much a coach can influence the outcome. Last edited by Desnudo : 12-17-2005 at 03:58 PM.

12-17-2005, 03:59 PM	#29
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	If i was playing the patriots.. i'd list my entire freaking team as questionable.. because.. and to be honest.. who isn't questionable week to week? and still, if they were in any other division.. they'd need help to make the playoffs

12-17-2005, 04:22 PM	#30
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Apparently this week was a good week to start Brady afterall and bench the Buccs D. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

12-17-2005, 07:34 PM	#31
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	In NE, probable is 100% to play, questionable is 80% chance of playing. Doubtful is Out. Out is really #$#$ hurt.

12-17-2005, 10:12 PM	#34
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Hat-tip to the Pats for whipping Tampa. Now if the Panthers can beat the 'Aints tomorrow, they'll be back in the driver seat in the division.

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