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Larry, I don't think the team laid down at all. Do you think the 2nd stringers wanted to go in and lose it? Quite the opposite I would believe. Now that I've read more about this game after the fact I have no problem with what the coach did. This is my point, the coach made the decision not the players. All players are coached to be game ready whenever their number is called and they are expected to go into the game and execute the game plan and win. The players didn't lay down but the coach decided he didn't want to risk injury when they have their playoff position locked regardless of outcome. What did 16-0 get the Pats that season? He'll be a genious if they win it all again and a goat if they don't. Gutsy either way and somehow I respect him for making a stand for something he believes in. Excellent arm chair quarterback stuff though!