12-29-2016, 04:50 PM
(12-29-2016, 04:44 PM)Benton Wrote: The problem is, every playoff game we have injuries. So does the opponent. It's just part of the NFL. You're beat up, they're beat up.
That's the difference maker. Teams that can coach around the weakness of a missing player, or teams that have benches developed and ready to go. We haven't had that under Marvin. From first rounders who sit on the depth chart until they're forced into action and look lost, to guys we draft/sign and never see.
Bill Belicheck will go down as one of the greatest NFL coaches. Why? Because he finds ways to win when his team isn't at its best. Starters suspended or injured? He plays the backup and wins. Doesn't have a running game? No problem, he modifies the passing game to control the clock. Receivers can't catch? No big deal, he just deflates the balls... er, well, nevermind that one.
On the flipside, Marvin losses his TE and drops to 6th in red zone scoring to 21st. He just doesn't have a plan for things when what he wants/expects doesn't work out.
You said it better than me Benton, reps.
Belichick also goes into every game planning on taking away the other teams best players.
Just watch our game against him this year. We went in their place and their best players took us down. While ours were taken away.
Belichick also keeps his foot on the pedal when the Pats are up big.
Marv does not ever do this.
