PTI This Patriots defense is historically DOMINANT!
Jan 27, 2026
Conversation centers on a Super Bowl preview comparing two dominant defenses and young quarterbacks' trajectories. They replay a snowy AFC title clash and dissect Seattle's championship run. Conversation also covers coaching hires in Pittsburgh and how injuries are reshaping NBA trade talk.
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Defense Wins In High-Stakes Games
- Seattle's defense consistently decides big games against high-powered offenses.
- Frank and Michael say top defenses usually prevail over top offenses in conference finals and Super Bowls.
Payton's Field-Goal Decision Regretted
- Michael calls Sean Payton's decision to pass instead of kick a field goal a hubristic mistake that cost Denver.
- He recounts how weather and a backup quarterback compounded Payton's error in the snowy Broncos game.
Use Common Sense Alongside Analytics
- Avoid overreliance on analytics when personnel and conditions vary drastically.
- Michael and Frank urge using common sense over analytics with a backup quarterback or bad weather.