The only way this off-season is a bust is if they can't lock up a couple of the 4 big FAs upcoming.
I would have liked M Jones or Sanu or Forte or Ivory, but other than Forte, not at those prices. Kearse was never leaving Seattle, I expect, which is why his name wasn't in the mix with anyone.
yeah, you can spend big money in FA and get a ring - Denver - but consider that Denver was one stupid fumble by Pittsburgh away from losing - and look at where they are now.
Yep, talent matters. So does luck, including injuries.
I like it a lot better the NE way. We get players we like and don't have to watch them revolve in and out. I was thrilled the Celtics won a championship when they brought in Garnett and Allen, but I enjoy today's Celtic team more because I'm watching them grow up into something special.
The Pats NEED another WR (two would be great), but they don't need to move JE down the depth chart in the process. They need an RB, but Ivory's contract will be dead money in 3 years.
Other than that, I'd like to see an interior vet (I would have loved Osemele, who could kick out) on the OL, and other than that, retain Hicks if the money isn't stupid, and if an opportunity for a true upgrade is there - Weddle, McClain (I would have loved him) - pull the trigger.
This was clearly the best team in the AFC last year if healthy, and both of the closest, Denver and Cincinnati, are weaker now (and both had great health years until Red went down).
Priority one: extend Hightower.
Priority two: extend Collins.
Priority three: extend Jones.
Priority four: if he's still playing well mid-season, extend Butler.
