In response to a Boston Sports Writers criticism of Bill Belichick's Fourth Down Play Call against Indianapolis

Full time wet blanket Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe thinks that there is Little reason in some of these arguments in terms of fans or media defending-or even acting open minded- to Belichick's decision to go for it on Fourth down and 2 from his own 28 yard line against the Colts. I decided to respond in the negative as did most of the readers who commented on this article. If your not from Boston, Dan Sahughnessey is the prototype misery loves company,
in my day we walked 7 miles in the snow to school, wait for you to fuck up so I can slam you REGARDLESS of how well you have done your job for years, sportswriter for the Boson Globe. (Note: you really have to read his piece or my comments below have no context)

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Amos Alonzo Stagg Huh? Do you realize Football is an ever evolving game? Do I have to breakdown the changes in the past 20 years alone?

There are no Tomato cans in the NFL. Tell the Saints that after this past weekend.

Did it occur to anyone that "Would you do it again?" is a question without any substance? Belichick's answer "you only get one chance." just illustrates that the guy does not think like the average person or wish to engage in the social commentary surrounding his decisions as head coach. That is an honest answer. Hire Brian Billick if you want him to break it down. At least BB is consistent week in and week out. What he means is you only get one chance in that moment and the next time a possible decision comes up it will be in that moment based on those factors. It is simply not relevant to ask "would you do it again?". This is how smart people analyze situations and make the most educated decision. Sometimes that decision involves RISK. Sometimes the decision does not work out. But sometimes you win 3 championships...Shaugnessey is just upset that he had to shelve his THEY SHOULD HAVE PLAYED FOR OVERTIME column after Belichick went for it and beat the Rams in 2001.

“Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I respect that.’’

TRANSLATION:
I. DON'T. CARE. WHAT. THE. MEDIA. OR. FANS. THINK. I make decisions to try and win games for the Patriots.

Why can't DS and others understand that. Sure, you have opinions. But he does not care. Nor should he. You are not relevant at the end of the day. In terms of affecting a decision made in a game.

We can consider ourselves fortunate as fans to have a coach that does not consider his job security, society, or the media in his decisions. He acts to win. Period.

Lastly, I am so happy this happened. You're trying to tell me those young, fast, competitive athletes will decide to be hurt? NO WAY. They will work twice as hard to prove to their coach that they can win a game against top competition. Do not be surprised to see this defense perform incredibly for 4 quarters against New Orleans in 2 weeks.