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Patriots fan here - I’m not sure why so many folks assert that the Patriots got out coached. Patriots had a lot working against them and still did ok ...
- they win a lot, so draft picks are low, winning players demand pay increases, winning assistant coaches get picked over. I watched that game, I think I would’ve rather had Tennessee’s roster than the patriots.
- the clock running down was interesting, but not necessarily to either team’s benefit.
- Tennessee appeared to have a WAY more physical team, running at will. But still they only managed 14 offensive points. Seems Vrabel could have done more there. Give BB that offensive line with Henry and things might have worked out.
I did hate the no punt returner at the end.
I think the Pats lacked some offensive firepower this year. It happens - and so we Pats fans had to “suffer” through a 12-4 season with a close playoff loss. But losing a close game, with a depleted roster to a good team ...not sure I’d categorize it as being out coached.
- they win a lot, so draft picks are low, winning players demand pay increases, winning assistant coaches get picked over. I watched that game, I think I would’ve rather had Tennessee’s roster than the patriots.
- the clock running down was interesting, but not necessarily to either team’s benefit.
- Tennessee appeared to have a WAY more physical team, running at will. But still they only managed 14 offensive points. Seems Vrabel could have done more there. Give BB that offensive line with Henry and things might have worked out.
I did hate the no punt returner at the end.
I think the Pats lacked some offensive firepower this year. It happens - and so we Pats fans had to “suffer” through a 12-4 season with a close playoff loss. But losing a close game, with a depleted roster to a good team ...not sure I’d categorize it as being out coached.