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It will be interesting to see how Belichick regards the weaknesses of the team moving forward, and whether more attention is paid to defense or offense, we can make arguments that support either move.
One theory is that BB could feel that there are not as many missing pieces on defense as some of us think, and that we 'need' that one big-play WR to produce better and open up the underneath and middle routes for the other 3 outlets too. I would not put it past Belichick to feel that the best defense is a lights out offense, and that we're pretty close to achieving that. It also could be argued that the offense has been the side of the ball to let us down in the past 2 SB's, putting up a whopping 14 and 17 pts after a total of FOUR weeks of preparation. (Not trying to get into that argument again, just stating that the ultimate opinion comes down to one man's, and this may or may not factor into his choices)
No matter what, I am sure that his moves will improve the team, at least when you look at the proven track record so far.
I am also quite certain that the moves would be argued and criticized too, by those who wish that different moves/choices were made.
As far as the report goes, I won't believe it until its done, as VJax just doesn't seem to be that "Patriots kind of guy" to me; not for the cost, attitude, or production. Belichick may indeed have a differing opinion.
One theory is that BB could feel that there are not as many missing pieces on defense as some of us think, and that we 'need' that one big-play WR to produce better and open up the underneath and middle routes for the other 3 outlets too. I would not put it past Belichick to feel that the best defense is a lights out offense, and that we're pretty close to achieving that. It also could be argued that the offense has been the side of the ball to let us down in the past 2 SB's, putting up a whopping 14 and 17 pts after a total of FOUR weeks of preparation. (Not trying to get into that argument again, just stating that the ultimate opinion comes down to one man's, and this may or may not factor into his choices)
No matter what, I am sure that his moves will improve the team, at least when you look at the proven track record so far.
I am also quite certain that the moves would be argued and criticized too, by those who wish that different moves/choices were made.
As far as the report goes, I won't believe it until its done, as VJax just doesn't seem to be that "Patriots kind of guy" to me; not for the cost, attitude, or production. Belichick may indeed have a differing opinion.