Super Bowl 53

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

My favorite superbowl prediction I heard on the radio from one of the nationals (forget which one). End of the 3rd quarter NE leads 3-0.  Patriots win in overtime 30-24.

My prediction NE 28 -21.

[Downunder Dolphan]

I think it will be a relatively low scoring and quick game because the Patriots first plan of attack will be to run it down the Rams throat.

If the Rams stack the box to counter the rush, that should open up a whole lotta Gronk (while he has been relatively quiet this season, this game could be very different).

If the Rams double team Gronk, then it's man coverage for Brady to pick apart - Aqib Talib is a great cover corner (when fit, and that's a big if going in to this game), but the other DBs are a real concern. I expect Brady to pick out the receivers isolated on Peters & Joyner, if he gets the time to throw... needless to say I am hoping Donald & Suh both have very, very big games!

On the subject of fitness, Gurley has to be a huge concern after only a handful of plays in the NFC title game. Without him, I just can't see Goff getting it done, BB will have something lined up to take away his best receivers and bait him into a bad throw or two.

As much as I hate to say it, I am predicting another New England victory - 27-17.

[Tenshot13]

183-3 Rams

[Dolphster]

At least for this year:
Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet > The Super Bowl

 

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

In case Dolphin fans need another reason to root for the Rams.  (although I am sure you are already solid on that)

Many people consider one of the most difficult feats in football to be to win the super bowl the year after losing it.  (You have a short off season and you start off demoralized. ).

Only one team has succeeded— The Dolphins.  Patriots could join them today.

(Bills tried a bunch of times)

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Random trivia......

The QB of the Rams was 7 years old when the QB of the Patriots got his first super bowl win.

The head coach of the rams was less than a year old when the HC of the Patriots got his first SB ring (as DC of the Giants)

[Downunder Dolphan]

In case Dolphin fans need another reason to root for the Rams.  (although I am sure you are already solid on that)

Many people consider one of the most difficult feats in football to be to win the super bowl the year after losing it.  (You have a short off season and you start off demoralized. ).

Only one team has succeeded— The Dolphins.  Patriots could join them today.

The Cowboys did it one year before Miami, winning Superbowl VI against us straight after losing V to the Colts.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

The Cowboys did it one year before Miami, winning Superbowl VI against us straight after losing V to the Colts.

oops missed that one.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I think it will be a relatively low scoring

Nailed that. 

[BuccaneerBrad]

McVay got outcoached and intimidated last night.   He abandoned the run early and as a result, couldn't sell the play action well

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

McVay got outcoached and intimidated last night.   He abandoned the run early and as a result, couldn't sell the play action well

Only thing I can think is he must have been expecting a shootout and designed a game plan on the basis of trading touchdowns.  Figurng he would need 350 passing yards to beat Brady.

[Tenshot13]

I said this in the blog, but Goff looked like a scared kid out there.  The moment completely took him over.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I said this in the blog, but Goff looked like a scared kid out there.  The moment completely took him over.

I think a lot can be said for experience.  Very few of the Rams had ever been to the superbowl.  Many of the patriots had been there twice, some a few more times than that.  And yeah you can say the same thing about 2001 those Rams had more SB experience than those Patriots.  Brady didn't look lost, but keep in mind the coach had been 3.  There was a QB in the QB room that had been to one along with quite a few others. 

If I fault McVay for anything it is his failure to do a Gene Hackman impersonation before the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9CEAzLPKg

I have seen tweets and posts that Goff sucks, came up small, over rated, even one Jets fan claimed Sanchez would have done a better job. 

I wasn't buy before the game if the Rams prevailed it meant that Goff was the second coming of Brady and a new sheriff is in town.   And  I am not buying now that this means he is a mediocre QB.

On Saturday, I would have said that I expect McVay and Goff to host at least one or two Lombardis in their time together, but maybe not this year.  I stand by that.  It wasn't this year, but if is was in my keeper league I would be saving him. 

[Tenshot13]

^I think Goff is good, but he had a very bad game on the biggest stage.  His blocking didn't do him any favors either.

[masterfins]

I said this in the blog, but Goff looked like a scared kid out there.  The moment completely took him over.

I agree, he got pressured early and it seemed to affect him the whole game.  In the second half it seemed Goff was just throwing up jump balls to avoid being hit.  Whereas the experienced Brady just moved a little in the pocket, when pressured, to get an extra second and made some good passes.