Quote:Bill Belichick is like Robert E. Lee in that he is always one step ahead of his opponent, as if he can read his opponent's mind.  He knows what your game plan is going to be, he knows what adjustments you will make at the half, and he prepares his adjustments to counter your adjustments. 

 

I remember one time we were playing them and (I think it was Garrard) threw a pass to a receiver who appeared to be open, but the CB, who had his back turned when Garrard threw the pass, circled back and made the INT.   Afterwards it turned out that defensive play was the result of scouting and was pre-planned.   They had baited us into that INT, and you could see it clearly from the replay.   The DB had his back turned, came off his man, and came back for the interception. 

 

You cannot out-finesse Belichick.   You cannot pencil-whip him. 

 

Now, add in the fact that they have better personnel than we have, and frankly I don't have a lot of hope for this game. 

 

We aren't supposed to win.  But, as I said before, the way you beat better players it to play better as a team.  We really will need everyone to step up and play cohesively.

 

Offensively, we should be able to move the ball.  We are going to need some turnovers on defense.  Tyrod Taylor almost beat the pats after throwing 3 interceptions.  And that is after giving up 40 points.  Their D can be had.  We will have to protect the football though.

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