Official 2015 NFL Discussion Thread

[IPD]

Only 12 more months until the NFL hands the Patriots yet another Super Bowl win on a silver platter!

[sergechronos]

But offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said Lockette shares the blame.
Lockette "could have been stronger through the ball," Bevell pointed out to reporters multiple times.

- Bevell: Lockette 'could have been stronger' to ball - NFL.com

for what it's worth, I do think that Lockette could've been stronger to the ball like the OC says. Watching the play, you can see he looks like he flops and gestures for a flag. That said, still a shitty playcall not to run it IMO. Realistic worst case, lose a yard or two and waste some clock. Still leaves 2 downs and 30 seconds to score with a timeout left.

[j2k4]

First SB prediction for the upcoming year:

Packers vs Patsies.

[j2k4]

for what it's worth, I do think that Lockette could've been stronger to the ball like the OC says. Watching the play, you can see he looks like he flops and gestures for a flag. That said, still a shitty playcall not to run it IMO. Realistic worst case, lose a yard or two and waste some clock. Still leaves 2 downs and 30 seconds to score with a timeout left.

I believe Lockette thought he'd be unimpeded to the ball, and thought he was moving with proper alacrity.

I doubt Lockette had a clue Butler was going to even be a factor, given Butler's angle-of-attack - made possible by the corner jamming Kearse and not allowing him to 'pick' Butler - I think that is proven out by the gymnastics Lockette went through on his way to the ground, which strongly indicate he wasn't anticipating any sort of collision.

Likewise, I think it was this lack of anticipation that led him to gesture for a flag.

[j2k4]

Also:

Has it occurred to anyone next year we will be watching 'Super Bowl L'?

That's just weird...

[Echo419]

damn beat me to the thread.

[j2k4]

damn beat me to the thread.

Mental agility = only strong suit I have left, Bobby.

[Echo419]

Mental agility = only strong suit I have left, Bobby.

actually I was referring to Carlos Dominguez making the thread before me. so maybe not after all

[j2k4]

actually I was referring to Carlos Stinky-Finger making the thread before me. so maybe not after all

/ftfy

[CoreyB]

Already looking forward to next year. Just think of the possibilities, Brady could get his 5th ring, 4th SB MVP and 7th appearance.

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