Bill Belichick needs to DRAFT and bring in some talent. Now they had a golden Opportunity to do that post lockout. Just like the Bruins in 2004 I think the Bruins had all this cap money and knew how things would play out. They blew it. There were at least 3 good safties and a three good corners availabe to the Pats. He also could have drafted a couple of defensive players and started to work them into the system. Instead he opted for running backs which are a dime a dozen. Now what?? The Free agent crop is not great for next year. They have no young defensive lineman. Haynesworth will be gone at the end of the year. Carter is 33 and a free agent. Even if they draft a rookie its unrealistic that 2 or 3 rookies are going to make you defense great. They are already in trouble for next season.
The NFL is ALL about the draft, if you can't hit on it, you can't win Super Bowls. Brady has been the only one to keep it afloat. The reason why the Steelers are set up much better for the next 3 or 4 years is they have drafted well. They have spent on their own players and made picks on defense. They have not traded out of the first round every year, to draft the likes of Ras I Dowling. You are going to see this week a Giants team, 5-2, not great but they have a pass rush, and they have it because that's where they have spent their money. They beat the Pats in 2007 with pretty much just a pass rush. And I am not talking sacks. In today's NFL since you can't clutch in grab its all about making the QB get rid of it faster. When the Pats offense sputters that's how.
I hate to break the news to this board. But the Pats aren't winning it this year or next. Did you ever hear you get what you pay for. The Eagles brought in a lot of free agents and stunk for 5 games. Now they are gelling at the right time and have a formidable team on both sides of the ball. A matter of fact if you put Brady on the Eagles, they would have won win the Super Bowl this year. I saw the same thing with the Celtics from 1985-1988, they refused to bring in any talent to help the Big 3, and in the end Bird ended up with 3 championships instead of 5.
Finally, Wade Phillips, a horrible coach, but a great defensive coach whereever he's been. Went to Houston and turned one of the worst defensive teams into one of the best. We saw a similar thing with Capers in Green Bay, Crennel in Kansas City, Ryan in Cleveland, and Rex Ryan in San Diego. Bill needs a new perspective. If I am Kraft I make him have one.