tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627538303203776446.post176558064740871177..comments2024-01-12T08:05:37.833-05:00Comments on Rambling$ and Gambling$: Super Bowl Thoughts (sport, entertainment, tv, football)The Pretenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344696445428286985noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627538303203776446.post-66514552082127824772010-02-09T19:56:26.691-05:002010-02-09T19:56:26.691-05:00Jon, yes I forgot about the spectacular play on th...Jon, yes I forgot about the spectacular play on the 2 point conversion. I thought they played well too, as I mentioned at the end. But except for that play I didn't really recall any wow moments or acrobatic catches. I guess it was more that Brees' throws were on target.<br /><br />I think punting there would have been fine. I think what really needs to happen is that these decisions need to get made before the third down play and plan both plays accordingly. I guess in that respect Manning throwing for first down yardage was consistent with taking the FG after.<br /><br />Wildman, yes Thomas looked really good. It was weird that they resigned McAllister a few weeks ago. I guess they wanted to pay him to be a part of the whole thing since he'd been with the team for so long. I wonder if Bush played well enough to get him a decent new contract. Rumor was that he'd propose if Saints won.The Pretenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10344696445428286985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627538303203776446.post-2279222865460177062010-02-08T23:49:08.532-05:002010-02-08T23:49:08.532-05:00I very much agree with everything said here. And ...I very much agree with everything said here. And I'll add that I was extremely impressed with the play of Thomas. The Colts have quite an impressive defense, and yet he was gaining some impressive yardage following first contact. I suffered this season with Colston and Shockey on my fantasy team given how many options the Saints have (making any individual player suspect). Nonetheless, I am feeling Thomas will be a major player next year.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770890423383646765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627538303203776446.post-25703451532786292192010-02-08T15:27:09.201-05:002010-02-08T15:27:09.201-05:00Yes, given how often the Colts convert 3rd or 4th-...Yes, given how often the Colts convert 3rd or 4th-and-11, the FG try wasn't very good. Even punting is probably better, but I assume you think they should have gone for it. Contrast the Patriots who I think shouldn't have gone for 4th and 13 in the Super Bowl two years ago; but that was in a game where their pass protection had struggled, with a kicker who is better in that range.<br /><br />I thought the Saints' receivers were excellent except for the one drop near the start. The 2-point conversion was a fantastic play, and crucial as of that point.Jonathan Weinsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576500112947042008noreply@blogger.com