Just How They Drew It Up

If yesterday while watching Tom Brady lead another game winning drive you were reminded of all those classic games from 2001, 2003, and 2004, you weren't alone.I thought the same thing. Those were those type of wins that made the Patriots the Patriots and gave them the toughness that won Super Bowls. We, as fans, haven't seen a game like that in awhile and it was awesome to see.


Since the defense started to rank in the bottom half of the league and really start to struggle, the Patriots were still able to win because of Tom Brady. Brady would pick that defense up and go out and put up 35 points. And if Brady didn't play perfect the Patriots were probably going to lose. Well yesterday Brady didn't play too well and guess who picked him up? The defense. Yeah they gave up some yards but when they had to get a stop, they got it. Andre Carter, who quickly is becoming one of my favorite players on the team, is starting to become that pass rush that we've been begging for since Rosie Colvin and Mike Vrabel left. Vince Wilfork was more that just a speed bump yesterday as he was his usual self. He made the call for Brandon Spikes to shoot the game and stuff that shovel pass and hold the Cowboys to a field goal. (By the way, whens the last time a shovel pass worked? The 1940s? How nervous is Jason Garret to put the ball in Romo's hand if he calls a shovel pass on a crucial 3rd and goal?) Even (gasp) Albert Haynesworth got in on the fun and made a few plays yesterday. I feel more happy and satisfied after this game winning 20-16 then I do after beating a team 38-30. I know we can win those games but yesterdays game is the type of games you see in the playoffs. The defense is improving, the communication is coming along and I'm really excited for this defense.


Tom Brady continues to add to his legacy and his greatness. He struggled for most of the game. Give Rob Ryan credit, he seems to have Brady fooled. Last year he did it and this year he did it. Demarcus Ware is one the best 5 players in the league and a future Hall of Famer for sure. Brady made some uncharacteristic throws and plays. His second pick was atrocious, I'll even admit it. I've never seen him try and make that throw and we'll probably never see it again. But you knew down 16-13, 2:30 left, everyone knew what was going to happen and there never was a doubt. It was like Larry Bird back in the day where he would struggle throughout most of the game shoot like 8-20 but when the biggest shot and plays needed to be made, he take the shot and make it without blinking. I could sit here and probably go on for 12 hours about Tom Brady. Look, guy is my favorite athlete of all time and I just want to appreciate watching one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. The last time we saw a athlete like this in his total prime was maybe Pedro Martinez and I didn't fully appreciate it at the time and took it for granted. Not this time.


Big win heading into the bye week. 5-1.


Until next time...