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4th And Reckless
After the Patriots won back-to-back titles, we all knew the Brady/Belichick Era was money.They owned crunch time. They didn't take unnecessary risks. They always had a plan. In a close game, Belichick, Brady and our defense would take us home. Every time.
Not Sunday night. The Patriots looked rattled and unprepared.
So put away all your stats that try and say otherwise.
• Bill's blunder ... and Week 11 picks
On The Road Again

• Nov. 6: Book tour scenes
NBA Season Preview

• Oct. 23: Season preview
Breaking Down Everything

• Oct. 16: Week 6 picks
The Greatest Month

• Oct. 9: October mailbag, Part 1 | Part 2
Love Beyond Reason

• Aug. 17: Fandom at the highest pitch
Collection Nirvana

• Aug. 5: Conventions are underrated
• Aug. 5: Huge photo gallery
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- Simmons: Don't count Jake Delhomme out just yet (66 days ago)
- Simmons: Welcome the NFL to The Tyson Zone (74 days ago)
- Simmons: You're never too old for Vegas (81 days ago)
- Simmons: Vintage Vegas trip, Part II (80 days ago)
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SIMMONS ON TWITTER

- @sportsguy33 Last Denver note: Signed an extra 100 books (available at 3 Tattered Cover stores). Bronco fans seemed worried, it was the least I could do. 1 day ago

- @sportsguy33 Last note: that wraps up the TBOB tour for 2009. THANKS SO MUCH to everyone who turned out across USA. Really special 3-plus weeks for me. 2 days ago

- @sportsguy33 Someone in Denver asked me to sign their medical marijuana card. Thought that summed it up. Thanks to a typically lively-friendly crowd! 2 days ago

- @sportsguy33 PS: Signed 40 books for Powell's + another extra 80 at Borders Beaverton. Also, thx to Portland Coffeehouse for fueling tomorrow's column. 3 days ago

- @sportsguy33 Forgot to mention: 2 different people left me a fresh pack of Marlboro Lights tonight. High comedy. Only in Portland would this happen. 3 days ago

- @sportsguy33 Thanks to Portland for a great signing 2nite. Definitely wins award for "city most concerned about my writing hand." I love the Pacific NW. 3 days ago

- @sportsguy33 Thursday pick: PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins. Also, Amazon bumped my book's sale price to 58% off ($12.50). http://bit.ly/f1F2n 3 days ago

- @sportsguy33 Thursday pick: PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins. Also, Amazon bumped TBOB sale price to 55% off. Just $13.50! http://bit.ly/29hlBW 3 days ago
- Bill Simmons talks with L.A. Galaxy and U.S. national team star Landon Donovan about penalty kicks, the MLS Cup, David Beckham, the upcoming World Cup and more. Download | Subscribe | iTunes
- Bill Simmons talks to Super Dave Osborne about "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as well as his new television show, "Super Dave's Spike-tacular."
- Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal break down the Patriots-Colts game. Simmons says it was a disgrace. What was Patriots coach Bill Belichick thinking? Plus, the guys look ahead to the Week 11 games.
THURSDAY NFL PICK
PANTHERS (-3) over Dolphins
I would not trust Ricky Williams to successfully execute a drive-thru food order, much less run my Wildcat offense for four quarters.
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