It sure is exciting! It's been a hellava run for the past 15 years.
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2016-2017 NFL Season Thread
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It sure is exciting! It's been a hellava run for the past 15 years.
Didn't think it was possible but oh so sweet, the booing Goddell received and then the death stare from Kraft to was soo awesome. Hopefully it's the last time this scumbag of a commissioner has to be part of a super bowl, **** you goddell your dictatorship didn't stop TOM 5 Rings BRADY from becoming the undisputed GOAT QB
He will bring this sucker home while you scumbag will hopefully receive more boos on your way home worst part of the sb 51 you sob.
Would have given the MVP to White.
The Falcons are a team on the rise and they really controlled the game till the 4th, if they Black cam keep this team together they might be in another super bowl next year scary team just need to controll their emotions better.
He will bring this sucker home while you scumbag will hopefully receive more boos on your way home worst part of the sb 51 you sob.
Would have given the MVP to White.
The Falcons are a team on the rise and they really controlled the game till the 4th, if they Black cam keep this team together they might be in another super bowl next year scary team just need to controll their emotions better.
Wow what a game. I'm not a big football fan but that was definitely an exciting game to watch.
People are going crazy here in the streets of Boston. Evidently people have brought out the fireworks too.
People are going crazy here in the streets of Boston. Evidently people have brought out the fireworks too.
What a freaking game! Didn't like the outcome, was pulling for the Falcons, but man I was entertained!
Don't think anyone can dispute Brady getting GOAT status now even with the Super Bowl losses. If you come back, down 25 points, you've earned it.
With that said, Falcons with the epic choke. 25-point lead lost with that offense? I get the defense letting the Patriots back in because their defense was suspect for most of the season but when you need points and the #1 ranked offense in the league couldn't even get a FG, that's an epic choke job.
With that said, Falcons with the epic choke. 25-point lead lost with that offense? I get the defense letting the Patriots back in because their defense was suspect for most of the season but when you need points and the #1 ranked offense in the league couldn't even get a FG, that's an epic choke job.
New England doesn't quit. Even down by 25 they believed they could win the game. Everyone stepped up on both sides of the ball. That's what they do. That's how they are coached. As a player here, you buy it or you're out.
This game looked like it was going to be a blowout, but what a comeback!
Entertaining game, that was.
Entertaining game, that was.
To be honest if Edelman doesn't pull of this ridiculous catch who knows if the Pats would have had their 2 point conversation. Reminded me of that Baldwin spin oh rama catch 2 years before
Erasing a 19 points deposit in roughly16 minutes is insane. Lost in all of this is also the fact that Bill Belichik is now the only coach with 5 sb wins. Dare I say goat of coaches
They were down by 25 points with 8 minutes and change to go in the 3rd quarter. And they lost two Super Bowls with ridiculous catches.
What a game that was tonight.
Almost had a heart attack
I dont think I'll be able to get much sleep tonight here in New England.
Tom Brady is the undisputed G.O.A.T.
Almost had a heart attack
I dont think I'll be able to get much sleep tonight here in New England.
Tom Brady is the undisputed G.O.A.T.
he he he.
what a game.
i was right for about 45 minutes...
Falcon's D just get tired or what?
Also, I'd love to hear what the Pat's OC & DCs were thinking at halftime. The adjustments they made were solid. Did the Belichik simply tell his OC to stop calling stupid plays?
what a game.
i was right for about 45 minutes...
Falcon's D just get tired or what?
Also, I'd love to hear what the Pat's OC & DCs were thinking at halftime. The adjustments they made were solid. Did the Belichik simply tell his OC to stop calling stupid plays?
Wow, I couldn't believe the Patriots pulled an upset of the ages. No slight against ATL, they played their hearts out. I see a difference between this year's game and last year. It seem last year Carolina didn't have the mental toughness to stay in the game, but NE was not going down without a fight.
Kudos to Brady on his performance, he's clearly a once in a lifetime type of player, and I think he became even better thanks to Belicheck's coaching
Kudos to Brady on his performance, he's clearly a once in a lifetime type of player, and I think he became even better thanks to Belicheck's coaching
Can't believe that the Patriots came back from a 25 point deficit to win.
Congrats to them and their fans.
Congrats to them and their fans.
I still don't think of Brady as the GOAT (currently). I'd still take Montana over him.
Was an amazing game. I wish they wouldn't make such a deal out of Brady's throwing yards, he threw 62 times.
I also knew if they won, he would get MVP. Kind of like when Peyton got it with the Colts. Peyton did barely anything in the SB but it was already decided.
My vote would have gone to Edelman. He was everywhere Brady needed him to be. Caught everything he could (Brady overthrew him a couple of times).
Biggest thing about Brady, is amazingly enough, there is no seeming slowdown with age. The way he is playing he could take the Pats to the Superbowl a couple more times.
Was an amazing game. I wish they wouldn't make such a deal out of Brady's throwing yards, he threw 62 times.
I also knew if they won, he would get MVP. Kind of like when Peyton got it with the Colts. Peyton did barely anything in the SB but it was already decided.
My vote would have gone to Edelman. He was everywhere Brady needed him to be. Caught everything he could (Brady overthrew him a couple of times).
Biggest thing about Brady, is amazingly enough, there is no seeming slowdown with age. The way he is playing he could take the Pats to the Superbowl a couple more times.
What do you think, if Brady wins a couple more he might overtake Montana?
Could be the turning point of the game.
I agree.
But also everything had to go completely right for the Patriots after being down 28-9 to pull this off and nothing good to happen on the Falcons side.
So to come up with a field goal, 2 touchdowns and both with 2 completed 2 point conversions to just send the game in over time.
It was a crazy game
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Montana couldn't hold up to Tom Brady in today standards and the way the game is played, rules and salary cap. Records, Superbowl appearances, MVP awards, Superbowl rings and many many other things that they dont even compare.
I know most other teams fans are kinda sore after this amazing showdown and comeback but you're just denying the obvious.
They will never be another QB like Tom ever and every team would die to have him on their roster
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Montana who?
I agree.
But also everything had to go completely right for the Patriots after being down 28-9 to pull this off and nothing good to happen on the Falcons side.
So to come up with a field goal, 2 touchdowns and both with 2 completed 2 point conversions to just send the game in over time.
It was a crazy game
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Montana couldn't hold up to Tom Brady in today standards and the way the game is played, rules and salary cap. Records, Superbowl appearances, MVP awards, Superbowl rings and many many other things that they dont even compare.
I know most other teams fans are kinda sore after this amazing showdown and comeback but you're just denying the obvious.
They will never be another QB like Tom ever and every team would die to have him on their roster
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Montana who?
I'm still waiting for someone to say Eli is better than Brady like someone always does on the ESPN forums. What the man has accomplished is phenomenal. And the team has dominated the NFL for 15 years. Give credit where credit is due. Belichick is the greatest coach the game has ever seen and Brady is the best QB.
One of the best superbowls I've watched in a long time. I'm happy to see Brady, Belichick and the Pats achieve what they have, but at the same time I'm sad for Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and the Falcons. They had a great season and could have easily won that game if they had made a few minor adjustments.
I also gotta say I wasn't very impressed with this years commercials.
I also gotta say I wasn't very impressed with this years commercials.
What a great game but the outcome sucked. Atlanta thought they had it in the bag. Sad.
Lol
You have to remember this is a very tough pill to swallow for most. If you're not a New England fan you most likely hate the Patriots, Tom Brady and Belichick.
The team has been dominating for a very long time with repeat winning seasons, great playoff runs, super bowls you name it.
And most will not admit that Tom is the GOAT but instead will make themselves feel better by calling him a cheater or try to undermine his accomplishments.
Apples and Oranges. Greybeards would argue that Brady wouldn't survive the defenses of yesteryear. Back before the million and one rules protecting QB's and handcuffing defenses. As for numbers; Montana's 11-0 TD-INT Super Bowl record probably will never be broken. As for having a loaded team, how come HOF QB Steve Young never won a SB the same Niners?
I have been in the Montana is GOAT camp for a long time. But after yesterday, IMO, Brady deserves that title. Brady managed to play well in his twilight years, something Montana could not do. THAT is what tips the scale in favor of Brady in my book; not the rings, not the stats. Brady's ability to play at an elite level for so long is why he's the best ever.
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