If we win coin toss do we

[mirobi]

Take the kickoff or differ 

 

 

Differ.   pats always differ

 

 

i wanted to do a poll just don't know how to do it. 

[jabbanobadda]

Coach Pagano?

[fatboy]

I always like deferring. You will know exactly toy where you stand 1/2 way Into the game, and if you need points to get back into the game it's nice to have potentially one more offensive possession. But really, if D forces a 3-out, it's not a big deal.

[bababooey]

defer*

[IndyD4U]

Yes

[bababooey]

the only thing worse than our first game from scrimmage to open the game this year from last year's playoff game would be a pick six, so hoping that doesnt happen. either way, the key is to not give up an 8 minute drive that grinds us down and then luck comes out thinking he cant go back to the bench with no points or a 3 and out so he makes passes he shouldnt make, need to withstand haymakers early

[bap1331]

Defer. I think its the biggest mistake teams make. Patriots like to start the second half to bring momentum.

[Smurphy1]

Take the ball at the start. Onside kick at the start of the second half.

[mattceinicram]

Take the ball at the start. Onside kick at the start of the second half.

Worked for the Saints

[ricker182]

I like deferring.

[BrentMc11]

I go with the wind options since it may rain the whole game.  Sometimes light...and sometimes moderate.  Hold onto the football guys!

 

If it were to be calm and perfect conditions, I would take the ball and try to score first.  Wind makes a huge difference to me.

[21isSuperman]

I can't think of any strategic reason for receiving to start the game.  I always prefer to defer to the 2nd half.  With that said, our team seems to play much better when we start the game on offense, so I won't worry about it too much if we don't defer

[ColtStronger]

Take the ball at the start. Onside kick at the start of the second half.

Very gutsy, but I can almost guarantee the Pats wouldn't be ready for it.  I don't like the call just because if it doesn't work we just gave them great field position off the bat.

[Dark Superman]

Defer and have our defense come out and make a statement.

[sfergson727]

Defer and have our defense come out and make a statement.

 

What if that statement ends with the Pats marching down the field and taking up 8:00 or so, coming away with a touchdown?

 

I'd rather we start with the ball and set the tone for the game.  But to each his/her own.

[Dark Superman]

What if that statement ends with the Pats marching down the field and taking up 8:00 or so, coming away with a touchdown?

I'd rather we start with the ball and set the tone for the game. But to each his/her own.

The same thing could be said with the Colts going three and out on the first possession.

[oldunclemark]

Take the kickoff or differ 

 

 

Differ.   pats always differ

 

 

i wanted to do a poll just don't know how to do it.

Take the kickoff or differ 

 

 

If we win the coin toss..take the ball..

we have a top offense......try to get the lead..second half weather if iffy..take the ball...don't be afraid of what you are

[buck_hunter21]

Kick it to them.

[geordiecolt]

Take the ball and stuff it down their throats, start as we mean to go on

 

and watch out for onside kicks

[oldunclemark]

I can't think of any strategic reason for receiving to start the game.  I always prefer to defer to the 2nd half.  With that said, our team seems to play much better when we start the game on offense, so I won't worry about it too much if we don't defer

I just agree that we play better when we take the ball right away..

To go up 3-0 or 7-0 on the road is more valuable than getting the ball to begin the 2nd half..

[SilentHill]

Take the ball. It's going to be raiNing harder in the 2nd half

[Narcosys]

What if that statement ends with the Pats marching down the field and taking up 8:00 or so, coming away with a touchdown?

I'd rather we start with the ball and set the tone for the game. But to each his/her own.

Our offense failed to score on first possessions almost all season. Some tone.

[oldunclemark]

Light rain at game time...much heavier in the 2nd half..

[sfergson727]

Our offense failed to score on first possessions almost all season. Some tone.

We did it recently, did we not?  How did that work out for us?  Pretty well.

 

But you're right, it's much better to start down by a touchdown.

[Narcosys]

We did it recently, did we not? How did that work out for us? Pretty well.

But you're right, it's much better to start down by a touchdown.

Just cause we did it once does not make it a trend. So by your comment you have no faith in our defense stopping anyone on their first possession? Ok.

[sfergson727]

Just cause we did it once does not make it a trend. So by your comment you have no faith in our defense stopping anyone on their first possession? Ok.

You are correct sir, sort of.    No faith in stopping the Patriots is right, there are some teams out there that we can stop with our eyes closed, the Pats are not one of them.

[sfergson727]

Our offense failed to score on first possessions almost all season. Some tone.

Well, thanks to Cribbs, we just got to experience both scenarios.