When good football teams play well in the first half, but poorly in the second half, it means that they are getting outcoached. Specifically, the Patriots opposing teams at halftime make adjustments on offensive and defense, and their play-calling in the third & fourth quarter is better than New England’s. Play-calling is a young man’s skill; it’s an artform, requiring creativity, new ideas, imagination and enthusiasm. Belichick has coached hundreds and hundreds of games, and is either burnt out or has passed his prime. The old Championship Patriots would surprise defenses in the red zone, with first down passes to Mike Vrabel or a quarterback bootleg. The same players now look tired and predictable.

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