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Originally Posted by HPF Bob
Overall, it wasn't a bad year. I would take this season over the dumpster fire we had against the Chiefs. We met a giant roadblock called the New England Patriots but, guess what?, the rest of the AFC has the same problem.
Despite keeping it close for three quarters, it was interesting to me that every last one of our problems took their turns defeating us. Let me count the ways:
1. Special teams meltdown: That's six easy points the Patriots did not need.
2. Kareem Jackson. He can't cover a pregnant grandmother. The White Bread Patriots spent all day catching balls in his territory. Fine tackler for a corner. Can't cover for shit.
3. Bernardrick McKinney. Brady sent backs and TEs on passing routes against him anytime they could. He simply doesn't have the speed to keep up with them. We need a different guy in obvious passing downs on the field in his place.
4. Will Fuller V fought the ball and the - ball won. The over-the-shoulder drop in the third quarter was critical. You could hear them nailing the coffin when V let that pass through his hands. Deep threats with shitty hands don't rate well in my book, particularly first-rounders.
5. Unimaginative play-calling. *snore*
6. And Brock Osweiler as the Beaver. ESPN had a fascinating stat last week. Over 75% of Brock's picks happened trying to throw to DeAndre Hopkins. Who was Ossie throwing to in his two picks tonight? It's #10. Surprise!! Of course, when he does throw on target, Fido or Fuller V drop it. Then he also tossed some Tebows which is why the fans are on his case.
Amazingly, the offensive line had a fantastic night keeping Ozzie upright and not picking up holding calls (with a few exceptions). I think they just exposed the Patriots for the rest of the postseason. If NE can't get to Ozzie, there's no way they will pressure Rothlenstein. If Pissburgh can get by KC, they actually have a chance in the AFCCG to upset the Patsy Boys.
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Ya, I'm on board with most all of this. Kareem Jackson's new specialty is the 35 yard PI call. Kevin Johnson is sorely missed.
Texans were penalized 5/75. Pats were 5/50. I don't think anyone can point to the refs as a factor in this one.... Maybe a missed call here or there but overall, nothing criminal.....
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the entire/overall dysfunction of the offense.... When Oz is on target, they drop it. He's not on target much which makes the drops more difficult to stomach. Not-on-target leads to deflected balls, incompletions, INTs..... It would help if he didn't throw like a 2nd baseman...
Liked the reference to Texas-own Bobby Fuller 4 and their 60's hit,
I fought the law... Eheh... :thumbs up: