Tom Brady trying to play the "no respect" card. Seriously.

[203Pat]

You generally know when Bill has been hammering home a message in the locker room because you generally hear the same story or phrase from multiple players after a game. Based on McCourty, Tom, Trey Flowers, and the Pats own twitter account they are embracing the underdog role.

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by 203Pat

You generally know when Bill has been hammering home a message in the locker room because you generally hear the same story or phrase from multiple players after a game. Based on McCourty, Tom, Trey Flowers, and the Pats own twitter account they are embracing the underdog role.

Game is basically a pickem, not sure what planet that false outrage comes from.

[kysirsoze]

Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Game is basically a pickem, not sure what planet that false outrage comes from.

They aren't being universally blown so it feels like disrespect to them. They're being treated as though they are mortal.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

They aren't being universally blown so it feels like disrespect to them. They're being treated as though they are mortal.

Exactly. No trumpets and red carpets = disrespect.

[203Pat]

Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Game is basically a pickem, not sure what planet that false outrage comes from.

When you’ve been on top for 2 decades you need to manufacture bulletin board material somewhat.

[Toad]

Originally Posted by 203Pat

When you’ve been on top for 2 decades you need to manufacture bulletin board material somewhat.

Look, the Pats are a great team. They have earned the right to be in the AFCCG (again).

Anyone on that team or media can attempt to try to generate a diversion, but I assure you that coach Reid and his team will not take the Pats lightly.

[Yehoodi]

Originally Posted by Toad

Look, the Pats are a great team. They have earned the right to be in the AFCCG (again).

Anyone on that team or media can attempt to try to generate a diversion, but I assure you that coach Reid and his team will not take the Pats lightly.

Agreed, Reid & Co. will not take the Pats lightly and know what the Pats are as a team.

For me, Brady's comments were more directed towards the nah sayers around the nation, both national and local. And there have been many.

A same part of me thinks, the Pats on some level have kind of been playing possum, playing to pace themselves and be healthy in the playoffs.

They tried this when they were more banged up in 2015, exchanging health for reduce play and lost to Miami in the last game of the season.

I may be wrong, but they might have paced themselves only to crank it up in the playoffs.

[EyePod]

Originally Posted by Yehoodi

Agreed, Reid & Co. will not take the Pats lightly and know what the Pats are as a team.

For me, Brady's comments were more directed towards the nah sayers around the nation, both national and local. And there have been many.

A same part of me thinks, the Pats on some level have kind of been playing possum, playing to pace themselves and be healthy in the playoffs.

They tried this when they were more banged up in 2015, exchanging health for reduce play and lost to Miami in the last game of the season.

I may be wrong, but they might have paced themselves only to crank it up in the playoffs.

They won the games the needed to, but jeez - they lost 5 games on the road and lost to 5 teams that didn't make the playoffs.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by EyePod

They won the games the needed to, but jeez - they lost 5 games on the road and lost to 5 teams that didn't make the playoffs.

And lost games they needed for HFA. i kinda doubt they were just blowing those off.

[Yehoodi]

Originally Posted by EyePod

They won the games the needed to, but jeez - they lost 5 games on the road and lost to 5 teams that didn't make the playoffs.

Yes, and we looked bad in a few of those games, losing by more than 10 three times. We have been embarrassed a few times this year. So can understand folks thinking we have had an off year to some degree

But at the same time were still 11-5, the #2 seed and where one once in a generation play from the #1 seed. Also beat all the playoff teams we faced

Some of the local media just like to complain (which i assume is true in all cities) and some national like to do the same.

True we have been off, but there are some of the opinion we are more than just off.

Again, it is just opinions like mine and Brady's. They are what they are.

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by EyePod

They won the games the needed to, but jeez - they lost 5 games on the road and lost to 5 teams that didn't make the playoffs.

And beat every team they played that DID make the playoffs -- the only team to do so.

[203Pat]

Originally Posted by Toad

Look, the Pats are a great team. They have earned the right to be in the AFCCG (again).

Anyone on that team or media can attempt to try to generate a diversion, but I assure you that coach Reid and his team will not take the Pats lightly.

One would assume it was Brady’s intention to fire up the Patriots more than have the Chiefs let their guard down.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by 203Pat

You generally know when Bill has been hammering home a message in the locker room because you generally hear the same story or phrase from multiple players after a game. Based on McCourty, Tom, Trey Flowers, and the Pats own twitter account they are embracing the underdog role.

A role which they manufactured. Right now, this an even game with the tilt coming from the standard home field advantage.