Patriots Ravens predictions

George1963 wrote:

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Ok enough is enough. It’s time for me to chime in on Tom Brady’s Tom Brady hat. I know he’s been wearing it for almost a year now, but at first I didn’t even know what it was so I didn’t really pay attention to it. But lately it’s been fucking everywhere.


I disagree.  I hardly see that hat or the "TB12" brand around anywhere.  In fact, going out among the people, shopping, the bank, the post office, etc., I have never seen it once.  It has definitely not caught on, at least so far.  Brady himself wears it very sparingly.  You'll be hard pressed to find a lot of pictures of him wearing it.  My personal opinion is that you look at it, and you don't know what it is.  Its not easily readable, so whoever designed it, gets a fail from me.

Its no different than Tiger Woods wearing his "TW" brand on his hats.  I have one and I used to wear one when I was out on the course, but I don't anymore.  But at least the "TW" is simple and more readable.   Back in the day when Tiger was actually good, I thought the hat was cool.  Fashion statements come and go, some more quickly than others.

Speaking of Entourage, you'll be thrilled to know that Gronk and Julian Edleman have cameo appearances in the movie coming out this summer.



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George1963 wrote:
I don't mind somebody winning a deal, but when you lie and cheat to do it it irks me.

Well, I guess what we're saying is that the NFLPA leadership is just that incompetent.  That's where the changes and improvements need to be made. 

Like I said, at this point its a 10 year deal and it is what it is.  At its core, this was still a fight over money between billionaires and millionaires, and its just me, but despite knowing now that it wasn't a fair fight, I just can't work myself up to get that emotionally invested in which side got the upper hand over the other.

I've got enough to worry about with what's going to happen in a few days with the product on the field.  Elvis Dumervil lining up across from Nate Solder gives me plenty of reason to be veeery nervous.  I don't care if the Pats have the advantage (on paper) in every other matchup.  If the Ravens D-Line overwhelms the Pats O-Line, those other matchups in the Pats favor don't matter one bit.  A D-line overwhelming an O-Line to totally change a game?  I've seen that movie before. 

guppy wrote:

George1963 wrote:
I don't mind somebody winning a deal, but when you lie and cheat to do it it irks me.

Well, I guess what we're saying is that the NFLPA leadership is just that incompetent.  That's where the changes and improvements need to be made. 

I hope they're incompetent. If not, it just means that De Smith is just as much in the owners pocket as Upshaw was.

Like I said, at this point its a 10 year deal and it is what it is.  At its core, this was still a fight over money between billionaires and millionaires, and its just me, but despite knowing now that it wasn't a fair fight, I just can't work myself up to get that emotionally invested in which side got the upper hand over the other.

I just worry about a job action someday. A deal this bad, it almost has to happen. But then again 95% of them are just happy to be there.

I've got enough to worry about with what's going to happen in a few days with the product on the field.  Elvis Dumervil lining up across from Nate Solder gives me plenty of reason to be veeery nervous.  I don't care if the Pats have the advantage (on paper) in every other matchup.  If the Ravens D-Line overwhelms the Pats O-Line, those other matchups in the Pats favor don't matter one bit.  A D-line overwhelming an O-Line to totally change a game?  I've seen that movie before. 

I don't know. A Ravens win would give the Colts a shot at a home game if the Broncos bus crashes, but I don't know. I'm looking forward to seeing who covers who, because if Browner is on Smith that's 60 yards right off the bat. He'll drive him plain out of his mind. PI, holding, personal fouls. 60 yards without even catching a ball. Guys like Browner can't deal with guys that are bigger a-holes than they are.

George1963 wrote:

I'm looking forward to seeing who covers who, because if Browner is on Smith that's 60 yards right off the bat. He'll drive him plain out of his mind. PI, holding, personal fouls. 60 yards without even catching a ball. Guys like Browner can't deal with guys that are bigger a-holes than they are.

It doesn't matter if Steve, Sr. is covered or not, the plan will be to throw it up for grabs and see if you can draw a flag.  A pick on a 60 yard bomb doesn't faze them at all because its just as good as a punt.  I agree, Balt. is going to come out being aggressive and absolutely take these kind of chances downfield.  The Pats have to be smart about it.  But can they?  Again, I'm nervous.

As far as Steve, Sr. being an a-hole, he's from L.A., so what do you expect?  lol.

But I realize -- and I hope the Pats do too -- is that his a-hole act is by design.  They (mostly Browner) must play disciplined.  If Steve, Sr. is successful at getting under your skin, and forces you to retaliate in stupid ways, he wins, walks away smiling, and says to himself, "Gotcha bitch."

guppy wrote:George, I'm trying to recall a post from the past.  Did you ever say something about being from Canada?  Or am I thinking of something else?

George1963 wrote:

guppy wrote:George, I'm trying to recall a post from the past.  Did you ever say something about being from Canada?  Or am I thinking of something else?

Yea, Prince Edward Island, why?


Because it provides me with a beautiful segue to my next post.  Here goes:

While we know that the Dallas Cowboys are "America's Team", guess which NFL team is the favorite of our neighbors in the great country to our north, "CANADA'S TEAM" if you will?

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Woohooo.  Yes.  Its time for you to get back and be true to your Canadian roots and jump on board the truly international bandwagon that makes its home in a sleepy little town in southeast Massachusetts that lies between Boston and Providence.

We have a big tent.  Welcome aboard.

guppy wrote:

George1963 wrote:

guppy wrote:George, I'm trying to recall a post from the past.  Did you ever say something about being from Canada?  Or am I thinking of something else?

Yea, Prince Edward Island, why?


Because it provides me with a beautiful segue to my next post.  Here goes:

While we know that the Dallas Cowboys are "America's Team", guess which NFL team is the favorite of our neighbors in the great country to our north, "CANADA'S TEAM" if you will?

Click here:
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Woohooo.  Yes.  Its time for you to get back and be true to your Canadian roots and jump on board the truly international bandwagon that makes its home in a sleepy little town in southeast Massachusetts that lies between Boston and Providence.

We have a big tent.  Welcome aboard.

guppy wrote:

George1963 wrote:

I'm looking forward to seeing who covers who, because if Browner is on Smith that's 60 yards right off the bat. He'll drive him plain out of his mind. PI, holding, personal fouls. 60 yards without even catching a ball. Guys like Browner can't deal with guys that are bigger a-holes than they are.

It doesn't matter if Steve, Sr. is covered or not, the plan will be to throw it up for grabs and see if you can draw a flag.  A pick on a 60 yard bomb doesn't faze them at all because its just as good as a punt.  I agree, Balt. is going to come out being aggressive and absolutely take these kind of chances downfield.  The Pats have to be smart about it.  But can they?  Again, I'm nervous.

As far as Steve, Sr. being an a-hole, he's from L.A., so what do you expect?  lol.

But I realize -- and I hope the Pats do too -- is that his a-hole act is by design.  They (mostly Browner) must play disciplined.  If Steve, Sr. is successful at getting under your skin, and forces you to retaliate in stupid ways, he wins, walks away smiling, and says to himself, "Gotcha bitch."

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