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ManInBlack829 t1_j7zr9j9 wrote

Reply to comment by theWhiteKnightttt in From a newspaper in 2005: A 9-year-old Patrick Mahomes predicted that the Eagles would beat the Patriots 35-28 in Super Bowl XXXIX by IrwinRSchyster1

McNabb wasn't the problem, it was (forgive me) Andy Reid acting like they were only down by one score at the end of the game when they needed two.

If you went back and watched that game, it would frustrate you after watching modern time/clock management. It's part of why they let him go. His time management was bad and a big reason he wasn't considered as great as he now is.

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theWhiteKnightttt t1_j7zrhgy wrote

I’d thought people would pick up on it but it’s /s. Of course McNabb wasn’t the problem.

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ManInBlack829 t1_j7zs7wo wrote

Sorry, I had just mostly forgot about that game and it came rushing back.

It's crazy how much better Andy's clock management has gotten.

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Synthwoven t1_j7zvk7e wrote

I remember Bill Simmons advocating that he hire an assistant whose sole responsibility would be to manage the clock. The only thing separating Andy from greatness. It is nice to see the improvement.

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theWhiteKnightttt t1_j7ztdzl wrote

Yeah I distinctly remember that as well. Do you think he has hired clock management professionals now? I knew a few teams have them.

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ManInBlack829 t1_j7zug5y wrote

They said he did a couple of years after coming to KC.

I think that's what makes him a great coach; admit when you're not good at something and let others do it.

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Macro_Tears t1_j8275p0 wrote

I watched but don’t remember as it was so long ago but he did have 3 interceptions, without those Eagles would of had to win. Now idk if they were tipped balls or how they were intercepted but that’s huge.

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Radiation74 t1_j80oq3w wrote

Was that the game where Mcnabb looked gassed? It’s been a while.

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