I don't think it's going to happen Bubba. We'll make the playoffs but take a look at this defense now. We actually look worse than we did at the beginning of the season instead of better.
Posted by ewhite1065

I'm afraid we don't have four games to "get ready" for the playoffs . . . we have four games we need to win to get into the playoffs. If we go .500 (which increasingly seems probable) we may not make the playoffs. 
Posted by prolate0spheroid

We still have 4 games to get ready for the playoffs. In my opinion, we need to run the table to get some momentum going.  Would also be nice to get some healthy players back. In addition, the offensive and defensive play calling needs to get better. Vanilla ain't workin' no mo. Finally, where is the passion? Patriots' Sched: Carolina @Buffalo Jacksonvill @Houston Miami's Sched: @Jacksonville @Tennessee Houston Pittsburg NY Jets Sched: @Tampa Atlanta @Indy Cincy
Posted by BubbaInHawaii

In Response to 4 games to get it straight.... : I agree with your comments, but I don't think we can run the table (and I'm glad we still maintain a one-game advantage, because I think the Dolphins own the tie breakers).  We continue to stink it up on D, 2nd half offense, special teams, Buffalo at home could present a problem, Jville still fighting for a playoff seed could present a problem, and Houston is anybody's guess - but they'll be playing for pride - something I can't say we've been doing.  It's going to be a dog fight and lately, we've been wearing Milk Bone underwear - doesn't bode well unless we as a team, including coaching staff, turn things around and right now.  I've seen every one of our games this year and most of the games of the present playoff contenders.  And from what I've seen, we're simply not in the same class as the overwhelming majority of playoff contenders - they take care of business, we don't, especially on the road.
Posted by simroy

In Response to Re: 4 games to get it straight.... : something has been missing, hasn't it?
Posted by BubbaInHawaii

In Response to Re: 4 games to get it straight.... : No argument here.  I think the volitility of coaching/coordinator positions and the front office have taken its toll.  Add in the losses of "coaches-on-the-field" types of players - Vrabel, Bruschi, Harrison and this team's not performed up to par.  I still hold out that we can back into the playoffs, if and I repeat if, we can pull our collective heads out of our backsides, but with this D, I'm not overly confident.  One issue - lots of folks are talking about this being a "rebuilding" year.  But, on offense, we have basically the same folks as the last two years.  And only Welker is lighting it up.  Brady coming back from injury hasn't been "Brady" and Moss hasn't been "Moss."  But that you can live with - the D on the other hand is scary bad.
Posted by simroy