Pity the poor Pats fan.

Yup, you read it right.  We know, we know. Superbowls, Brady the golden boy, Randy Moss’ ridiculous resurgence, and the all-but-unbeaten (except the Superbowl.  I mean, who counts that!!?!) record.  But last night, Pats fans nationwide–cause this HAD to happen live on camera–squirmed as Bill Belichick made decisions a Madden player wouldn’t make.

A ten year old Madden player at that.

First, he burned time outs early in the second half.  The Pats had none, and as a result couldn’t challenge a play late in the game.

The fact that it happened right AS the two minute warning kicked in and the game went to booth-review? That was just a screw you from the gods.  We get it.

But point is, it shouldn’t have happened at all–Brady has such good communication with his offense that there was no real need for both those time outs to get used earlier.  Not even against the Colts.

And oh yeah, 4th and two with 2:08 left? He went for it.  Even with a solid defense and Manning having not nearly his best night.   Even though he could have punted and then gotten the ball back even if the Colts had scored fast.  Even though he and his team boast one of the best hurry-up offenses of ALL TIME.

Belichick, it’s true. You’re officially too damn smart for your own good.  Even the New York Times said so, front page style.

End of an era, Pats fans?