In big time games big time players make big time plays - New England Patriots Forums

***cstjohn17*** · 01-10-2010, 07:04 PM

"In big time games big time players make big time plays" I hate that saying but it is true. It takes talent to win in the NFL.

Rice, Lewis, Ngata, Reed, etc.

You can scheme all you want (or not at all if you look at the Patriots offense) but you need the horses. Should be a fun offseason, drive safe and don't forget to tip your waitresses.

captain stone · 01-10-2010, 10:42 PM

You're right: you do need the horses to win.

But Bill hasn't delivered the horses in 4 of the past 5 drafts (2004-08), and his FA signings have been spotty at best; this year's crop was an unmitigated disaster.

Any flair for signing & drafting talent that Bill once had has abandoned him completely. Kraft should insist that Bill hire successful, experienced FO executives, and bold, aggressive Coordinators with fresh ideas who are not afraid to challenge the stale status quo.

***mgteich*** · 01-10-2010, 10:46 PM

You have a special position in this world. You think that drafting Vollmer and Butler is an unmitigated disaster.

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Originally Posted by captain stone

You're right: you do need the horses to win.

But Bill hasn't delivered the horses in 4 of the past 5 drafts (2004-08), and his FA signings have been spotty at best; this year's crop was an unmitigated disaster.

Any flair for signing & drafting talent that Bill once had has abandoned him completely. Kraft should insist that Bill hire successful, experienced FO executives, and bold, aggressive Coordinators with fresh ideas who are not afraid to challenge the stale status quo.