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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quientus" data-source="post: 257949" data-attributes="member: 1834">IF I hadn't seen the game, I would probably agree ... However, seeing how the Patriots' defense was practically run over the entire 4th quarter ... Seemed like the Patriots was out of gas so to speak ...Both long drives from the Colts resulting in TD's previously took about 2 minutes or less ... - From *that* particular point of view, - All though it was a gamble, nevertheless, it was a 50/50 situation for Belichick ...Those that say it was showing little confidence and not trusting his defense, *may* be right, however, at no time during the 4th quarter had the defense, prior to the decision actually given any reasons as to why all of a sudden, they would be able to stop the Colts ... - And another look at it ... could also be that the Patriots *could* have stopped the Colts anyway ... - Doesn't really matter it was at their own 29th yard line or not ... - IF the Patriots defense could have stopped the Colts, the end result might have resulted in a win anyway ... - As is ... they lost ...On the other hand ... it could also be argued that Belichick put too much trust in Brady on that 4th and 2 call ... - In most circumstances, if people were to bet prior ... I think most (if they are honest) would  bet that Brady would make that play ... (getting 2 yards on a pass) ...</blockquote>

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