Historically bad defense

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I dunno, man. I think it really depends on just how "jobbed" a team is in an individual game. Generally, great teams are able to beat it MOST times, but a 17 point swing like we saw in the Saints game is a hell of a thing to fight against. You'd have to absolutely blow out the other team, and you just can't rely on that regularly from even the legendary units.

I see your point. I just disagree with your conclusions. I was gut punched in 2005 also. This loss sucked as well (although, not nearly as much, of course). But we didn't deserve the game Sunday even with the officiating.

Defensive canyons, punting capers, and the occasional wtf call on offense. These are all indicators of a team gasping for air, not a team deserving of anything. Sure, there are some great individual performances, but this team isn't great enough to overcome poor officiating either (I know you didn't say this team was great ).