(09-01-2018, 10:54 AM)Nashville.Dave Wrote:

(09-01-2018, 10:39 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: I don't believe that was it. Jeff Fisher was an absolute master at working the officials during the game. He didn't get loud or indignant, just persistent and resolute. He engaged the refs early and made his points known. He has a passive aggressive demeanor that works well when rallying the refs to his side of the rulings. I always had a grudging respect for him because of his ability to do that, especially when he did it on our turf.

Maybe his committee position gave him some leverage during games as well. I never thought much about it, seeing coaches arguing with the refs about a call, until i heard someone say he was laying the groundwork to get a noncall later in the game. It works for sure. Put a little doubt in the mind of the ref, maybe he will think too much before throwing his flag. 
Oh and Mularkey sucked at it.

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(09-01-2018, 10:52 AM)Bullseye Wrote: If I am right about the Patriots' LT situation, I could see Brady being closer to retirement after the first two weeks.  I think he takes a physical beating against Houston and us.

Both the Texans and the Jaguars have a LOT of quality pass rushers who could pose various matchup issues for their (Patriots') tackles.

I can hear it now.  "Is Brady washed up"  "the pats are 0-2, are they done" oh we can hope