Does anyone else think that the NFL pregame shows are biased toward the Patriots?
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Tom Brady is very good, but overrated.  Any QB who wins a SuperBowl is always given way too much adulation (evidence: Roethlisberger).  In Brady's case, he's been fortunate to be on teams that won it all a few times.\n\nThe New England offense is ranked 11th, their passing game ranks 13th, so Tom should not be receiving too much praise.\n\nThe game is in New England, so it's understandable the Pats are favored over an indoor team like Indy.  But I agree, it's weird that none of the commentators would pick the 7-0 Colts, especially with the way they handled Denver (outdoors) last week.
80583
I don't think that a bias necessarily exists within the media, but among fans I believe there sure are a lot of Cowboys haters.  There are several reasons for this.  For one, there is a little bit of jealousy for "America's Team".  These feelings are still carrying over from their dynasty in the 90's (and even the 70s).  Also, the organization has had many abrasive characters:  owner Jerry Jones, the Tuna, ex-stars such as Michael Irvin, and the myriad of criminals and druggies they've paraded through in the last 10/15 years.  As with any great sports organization, fans are very polarized... you either love 'em or hate 'em.  I love 'em, but conversely I despise great competing teams such as the Steelers and 49ers.  Some in the media may have their beef with Jerry Jones or other people in the organization, but I think the strong anti-Dallas emotion is mainly among the fans (which is a tribute to the Cowboys being one of the top teams in the sport).
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Okay, I'm not a Bronco fan but I'll offer my two cents worth anyways. They NEED to make the switch, the team doesnt believe in Jake and he has been a miserable failure in the playoffs. To all those who say it is throwing away the season...is it? Havent you seen how poorly Jake performs on the big stage (i.e. the playoffs)? And dont worry about the old crap that they cant win with a rookie. Does the name Big Ben ring a bell? They dont need a QB to win the games they need one who wont LOSE it for them, kinda like Ben did with the Steelers. Remember all the naysayers when the Patriots went to Brady, I guess that worked out okay! Bring on Cutler!
829899
Once again my friend, very good thought.  People spend hours pulling for their favorite team to win, why not pull for the ultimate winning coach....God. All He ever ask is for just a few minutes, which isn't bad for someone I want to spend eternity with!\n\nYears ago, I would have found it better to watch that football game, but now, I can still watch after I devote my time to Him, if I miss the kick-off so be it!!
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I don't know why anyone should have to appologize for a 9-1 football team, but it appears that we do. It seems that many fans feel that the Bears are "lucky" to be at 9-1 and the Patriots are "better" than their record of 7-3. \n\nI feel its the reverse. This Bears team is a young team and unacustomed to the glare of their sudden celebrity success. I think they are VERY good and are actually "unlucky" NOT to be at 10-0. The Pats with Brady and Belichick are on the other hand, as usual playing ABOVE their overall talent level. That means that with a "regular" QB and a "regular" coach, this would be a 5-5 team at best.\n\nMany feel that as the Bears don't actually "need" this game, its almost a "gimme" for the Pats. I think the Bears need EVERY game to keep the momentum rolling right to the bitter end and they will be silly boys indeed to have any letdowns along the way. This is a game that will test everybody but especially Lovie Smith. Can he actually go toe to toe with the biggest in the business, Belichick? (Cuz if he CAN'T, it will not be a happy ending for a season where he is going to have to face more Big Boys like Holmgren, Parcells or Fox, then Billick, Dungy or Shanahan.....)\n\nMy gut says the Bears are ready to step it up a notch while the Pats are already "up a notch" and have nothing left for the "turbos."\n\nDa Bears.........
793153
not sure about the NFL, but yes it has happened before.........
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It sure seems that way.  \n\nFor more on the Steelers and the NFL.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
1104760
It's been proven that almost any NFL franchise can literally turn things around and go from goat to gloat. I believe the Lions need to take a look at some of the people they have upstairs, not just Mcmillan. We all know it starts at the top.\n \nYou don't have to be Albert Einstein to analyze other 'winning' NFL team structures and strategies to figure out how they do it. \n\nLook at New England. Look at Pittsburg. What are they doing that the Lions are not? It appears plenty.\n\nAlthough the Lions have cleaned house before, this time they need to strap on the monster vacuum and dig deep into the nooks and crannies. Take no prisoners. This is the NFL and this is business. Winning IS everything and don't be fooled by believing it's not.
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No, It's all about the Pats!\n\nSB XXXVI, XXXVIII, & SB XXXVIIII Ruled with the right outcome!
910644
They can go all the way if they don't "rest" the starters like they did last year.. That was a BIG mistake! Since Edgie is gone, as soon as the line learns how to open a lane, you'll see the running game get as good as the passing game. Defense looked pretty awesome against the Pats when it really counted...
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Because they arent as good as they are cracked up to be...they have no WRs, they're secondary sucks. Thats the problem, they've let too many people go thinking they can just plug someone else in and that it will work. It worked ONCE. Tom Brady, thats it. They even tried it at kicker. Now they're kicker sucks and Vinitateri is winning games for the Colts. The problem with the Pats is they let people go.
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I watched it. They pwned. I hadn't payed attention to who they're playing next, but their website says: "Sunday, Jan. 15 Colts  - Divisioanl"\n\nThat's a terrible typo.
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I'm not a fan of theirs by any means, although I did root for them in their last two Super Bowls (against Carolina and Philly).\n\nBut I love watching teams that know how to play the game, and how to win. And New England has been my favorite team to watch over the last 5 years or so (except when my Steelers are on).\n\nI grew up liking the Mets, Steelers, Knicks and Lakers... but when these teams are not doing well, it's hard to watch them... you couldn't pay me to watch a Knick game nowadays...\n\n\nAs a Laker fan, I hated the Celtics during the '80s... but I LOVED to watch them play. I also loved watching the Bulls of the late 90s for the same reason...they knew how to play the game.\n\nI grew up as a Met fan who HATED the Yankees, but I loved watching the Yanks play during the late 90s... they were just so great!\n\nAnd, while I'm not a Pistons or Spurs "fan", I've enjoyed watching these two teams play over the last few years. \n\nSo, while I like WATCHING New England play over the last several years, I can't say I like them as a team, because I've never stopped rooting for the Steelers. \n\nPlus, in watching Tom Brady, we're watching someone who's already better than Farve or Elway ever were.
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Continue to stink. I wish they would pull Detroit games off TV on Thanksgiving day as they always stink it up and make for a real boring first game. Time for some new blood on Turkey Day. Heck America was born in New England (Plimoth Mass) so why not have the Pats in a few Turkey day games.
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Good question. I think the only other team that could stack up against them statistically is the Steelers of the 1970's. If you ask Michael Irving however, he would say dallas of the 1990's was the greatest team ever, eventhough half of them had to split jail time with football time (Hee hee). If the Patriots of today were to play either of those two teams The Pats would win hands down and the main reason for this is the NFL is constantly getting bigger, faster and stronger each year. I doubt if a Steelers offensive line which probably averaged about 250-260 Lbs could effectively block New Englands D-Line which averages around 300lbs and whom are faster and stronger. No question the Patriots are the greatest team of at least the last twenty years...
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lol i know right i agree. that is if i was a bears fan its good for my team they lost  though. i will say you have a good team  the game was very good ( patriots fan just so ya no lol)
100254
I think the Seahawks and the Steelers and the Fans were all cheated by a biased officiating crew, for all the missed and bad calls. i was a football fan and now i am promoting letter writing to all sponsers of nfl activities to try to get the officiating problem solved... for ALL football fans. i don't want to take away the Steelers win ( congratz guys) but i want a obvious problem fixed. nuff said