Around the league divisional weekend

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I think after seeing Manning and Brady the past two days, I've noticed one thing; Manning tries to do too much because he doesn't trust his defense putting away an opponent, whereas Brady trusts his defense, considering their being coached by one of the best Defensive Coordinators to coach the game (BB).

Take yesterdays game for example, manning throws the ball across his body doing something he know he shouldn't do, because 10 minutes earlier his ''vaunted'' defense misjudged a ball for a 60+ yard TD pass.

Brady knew his defense would make the Texans one dimensional by taking away the run and make Schaub beat them. So he already had a good chance of winning, just don't do something stupid, and he would win the game.

I firmly believe that if Peytons on New England in the 00's and Bradys on the Colts, Peyton would have 3 rings, Brady would have 1. Defense can dictate how a game is played by both sides.

I agree with your overall point (i think), but i disagree with your analysis. The Patriots D did not make the Texans offense one-dimensional. They did not take away the run. Tom Brady and the Patriots offense did that by scoring points, building a lead, and forcing the Texans to become one dimensional to try and catch up.

Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, and i personally feel he's a better quarterback than Brady. I think Brady's great, but he's been surrounded by better players and much better coaches his entire career. (I personlly think BB is the best coach of all time and that Tony Dungy was an average coach at best). If you putt Manning on the Patriots for the past 10 years, i think he has more than 3 superbowl rings.

still, its hard to argue that Manning in the playoffs doesnt look like Manning in the regular season. Year after year, he's nearly perfect during the regular season, only to make critical mistakes during the playoffs. Not sure why it is, but he just doesnt seem as sharp in the postseason.