Leigh Bodden joins The Big Show to discuss last weeks loss to the Colts, Belichick's controversial 4th and 2 call and this weeks match-up with the Jets.
“…not putting enough faith in you by making that decision last week. Tedy Bruschi who used to play with this same defensive unit not a lot of you guys but that but some of the guys …”
“…you weren't here but two of the key players deployed here and Tedy Bruschi and Rodney Harrison. . Worse so vocal about it on national TV have you sensed that. This defense has got an extra little kick in their …”
Dan Koppen and Logan Mankins, Patriots OLs
Logan and Dan joined the guys at Gillette Stadium to talk about "The Play" from last week's game against the Colts, how playing on the offensive line is all about communication, Sebastian Vollmer's job against Dwight Freeney, and previewed this week's game against the Jets
“…We tried it we -- we tried this week and open at Logan Mankins here we tried this week to undertake a scientific study. Michael has come up with the definition of a blow what the …”
“…luck this weekend could seen guys got that lack. Our interview with Dan Koppen Logan Mankins presented by the Verizon gridiron challenge. Join the gridiron challenge by visiting www.patriots.com. Slash gridiron challenge for a chance to win weekly …”
Peter talked about the Patriots-Colts game which he deemed an instant classic, his thoughts on the decision to go for it on 4th and 2, the coaching situation in New York with Rex Ryan, if Mike Shanahan has any interest coaching the Buffalo Bills, if Randy Lerner will consider firing Eric Mangini, and the decision of the Bengals to sign Larry Johnson
“…doesn't do that. Against any other quarterback in any other team except Peyton Manning and the colts I think Peyton Manning -- ballot -- had not right now. …”
“…the last thing that we sort of forget is. A little pressure Peyton Manning -- You know that because 72 yards or whatever would've been in two minutes with one timeout I'd like to see him …”
Adam joins Dino and Gerry for his weekly interview on all things NFL...even 4th and 2
“…to me. The best team in football right now today is the Minnesota Vikings. . To make and you know the Pittsburgh should be kept out stretched even -- they lost the thing most take place -- …”
“…good man extension when he spotted want yeah okay. The vikings game Brad Childress and education and trademark. I know that you know Brad Childress was putting pressure meant to get it done wanted to get -- extension resolved and get better way and I don't know that I mean global. Makes sense. What would have been the harm in the Minnesota Vikings just waiting so you know. We we love you your approach and a great job. …”
Ben Watson joins us to put 4th and 2 to bed and look ahead to the Jets
“…that good coaches do. To help their teams -- we spoke with Herman Edwards we spoke with Doc Rivers and they both agreed -- that -- more difficult and important things that a good head coach does. Is deal with athletic failure now maybe this would be a better question asks somebody who plays. But the Oakland raiders of the Buffalo Bills or Cleveland but in your estimation and over your career how important is it to have a head coach that brings energy …”
Jerry Rice, Retired All-Pro WR
The future hall of famer talked about how it always scares him about being called the best wide receiver in NFL history, the challenges playing as you get older, who he thinks are the best receivers in the game today, if the position and game has changed at all since he retired, and looked ahead to his big dance off with Michael Irvin on Dancing With The Stars
“…So strength that yeah -- it sounds so weird and but Chad Johnson can be and you know Terrell Owens even though he's stuck in buffalo it is not. I happened. -- Reggie Wayne. . -- …”
Tedy talked about the Patriots-Colts game and what led to the loss, his thoughts on if Bill Belichick made the right decision to go for it on 4th and 2 late in the game, that if he was on the team he can respect the decision but still disagree with the call, and if the team can put Sunday behind them and get ready for the Jets
“…your world delivered former England patriots linebacker now. Superb analyst with ESPN Tedy Bruschi is with -- they Teddy K don't. …”
“…it. Take -- that he Syria at has a former patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi. . …”
Tom joins D&C for his weekly segment to discuss the loss to the Colts and look ahead to the Jets game.
“…haven't why wouldn't that be a three or four yard out for Kevin Faulk as opposed to the the one and a half yards out which it ended up to be. …”
“…spot because he thought the juggle affected how far down the field Kevin Faulk got. …”
Bill Belichick, Patriots Head Coach
Belichick joins the show and discusses his decision to go for it on 4th and 2, his confidence in the defense, and the upcoming game against the Jets.
“…here at Gillette Stadium it's time for our chat with a coach Bill Belichick it's all presented by the Verizon gridiron challenged. -- on the gridiron challenged by visiting patriots dot com slash gridiron challenge. For …”
“…body alive down at Gillette Stadium with a big show with coach Bill Belichick last time we saw the jets. It was week -- some difficulty with the their various blitzes. How to turn things around …”
Brandon Meriweather, Patriots Safety
Brandon talked about the crushing loss for the Patriots against the Colts, if he was upset about Belichick's decision to not punt the ball away late in the fourth quarter, how this was a game they should have won, and if he has any concern about this carrying over to next week's game against the Jets
“…is -- what did you think what did you think when when. Bill Belichick -- decision fourth and two from his own Tony I'm gonna go for. I'm excited really I was I was ecstatic. You know anytime you. You know choices of defense so much did you pay amended a bomb on the twenty yard or. Our -- go for. The women -- it you know you gotta be fatty got to be behind line. You know when -- will be a make a decision right that we are always -- and you noticed that the Bill Belichick that there might you know. …”