They had backup CBs starting and they still dominated.
What I think happened is that the starting CBs for the Patriots have developed over the course of the season with playing time and they were very talented to begin with.
Ty Law will likely be gone after this year because of all the rumors about friction between him and Bellichik in the past. Couple that with the Patriots dominating one of the best offenses of all time with other CBs, Law may not be back.
So, my conclusion is that the Pats current starting CBs can cover, run and hit AND the gameplanning of the Pats is second to none. If these CBs couldn't play well, the good gameplanning alone couldn't hold the Colts to 3 points. Maybe 17 or 20, but not 3.
These Patriots are amazing. Their defense's accomplishment this past Sunday were absolutely remarkable.
Scott
What I think happened is that the starting CBs for the Patriots have developed over the course of the season with playing time and they were very talented to begin with.
Ty Law will likely be gone after this year because of all the rumors about friction between him and Bellichik in the past. Couple that with the Patriots dominating one of the best offenses of all time with other CBs, Law may not be back.
So, my conclusion is that the Pats current starting CBs can cover, run and hit AND the gameplanning of the Pats is second to none. If these CBs couldn't play well, the good gameplanning alone couldn't hold the Colts to 3 points. Maybe 17 or 20, but not 3.
These Patriots are amazing. Their defense's accomplishment this past Sunday were absolutely remarkable.
Scott