What's the shelf life...

The Dog · Mar 11, 2008

For the Pats as a SB contender? What would have to happen to lengthen that life? (within reason) What would have to happen to shorten it? (again within reason) I'm curious what the window of opportunity is for this franchise in the fan's eyes.

IcyPatriot · Mar 11, 2008

When Brady hangs them up perhaps ...

In the meantime we can draft a QB in the 6th every year until then.

WhiskeyBreath · Mar 11, 2008

F.B.N. said:
When Brady hangs them up perhaps ...

In the meantime we can draft a QB in the 6th every year until then.

Until Brady hangs em' up.

Pats726 · Mar 11, 2008

Currently Brady...BUT I would not be surprised if it continued after..

Wildo7 · Mar 11, 2008

when Chris Hanson chooses to go out on top the Pats are done.

JoePats · Mar 11, 2008

Someone a few weeks ago laid it out this way:

With Brady, they're an automatic playoff team

Brady + (Moss OR good defense) = Super Bowl contender

Brady + Moss + good defense = Super Bowl favorites.

Apologies to someone as I don't recall who broke it down like that, but I think it's perfect.

stinkypete · Mar 11, 2008

Currently, I give it until the end of the 2009 season. At that time, Wilfork and must of the offensive line are scheduled to become free agnts.

Not saying that problem cannot be remedied between now and then, but after Brady the lines are still the cornerstones of this team.

richpats · Mar 11, 2008

Who needs a friggin window or shelf life? Did the Giants need one?

You win championships by kicking butt in the playoffs, and it can happen any year by any team up to the challenge.

Sean Pa Patriot · Mar 11, 2008

The pieces are in place for the next 4 yrs.. But you got to take advantage of it when its with you... The last 2 yrs could have put us in a the best sports dynasty ever.. But then again Espn will find a way to diminish it..

The next 4 yrs,as long as Belichick and Brayd are here , we will be fine.

pao · Mar 11, 2008

JoePats said:
Someone a few weeks ago laid it out this way:

With Brady, they're an automatic playoff team

Brady + (Moss OR good defense) = Super Bowl contender

Brady + Moss + good defense = Super Bowl favorites.

Apologies to someone as I don't recall who broke it down like that, but I think it's perfect.

Can't believe they left Belichick off the list. Dude has proven that he is the constant for SB appearances. Just ask Parcells.

pao

pao · Mar 11, 2008

Sean Pa Patriot said:
The pieces are in place for the next 4 yrs.. But you got to take advantage of it when its with you... The last 2 yrs could have put us in a the best sports dynasty ever.. But then again Espn will find a way to diminish it..

The next 4 yrs,as long as Belichick and Brayd are here , we will be fine.

As long as Brady stays helathy.

pao

drew4008 · Mar 11, 2008

Not sure about the Brady answer. If he plays like he did in the playoffs, we'll lose often.

He needs to stop thinking about hooking up in wine cellars and worry about football.

pao · Mar 11, 2008

Sean Pa Patriot said:
The pieces are in place for the next 4 yrs.. But you got to take advantage of it when its with you... The last 2 yrs could have put us in a the best sports dynasty ever.. But then again Espn will find a way to diminish it..

You give ESPN too much credit. Over time whatever the Patriots earn they will get the credit they deserve. Kind of useless anyway as the Patriots didn't get the job done the last two years.

pao

Sean Pa Patriot · Mar 11, 2008

drew4008 said:
Not sure about the Brady answer. If he plays like he did in the playoffs, we'll lose often.

He needs to stop thinking about hooking up in wine cellars and worry about football.

Gee I remember about a guy that was worried about other stuff 10 yrs ago and not about football, and we aplaud Brady how he applies himself..

This just in , Brady still is focused on football..

Sivy · Mar 12, 2008

drew4008 said:
Not sure about the Brady answer. If he plays like he did in the playoffs, we'll lose often.

He needs to stop thinking about hooking up in wine cellars and worry about football.

yes cuz that 90% completion number he had in the jags game was so bad.

PATSNUTme · Mar 12, 2008

As long as we have Chad Jackson, we will be there.

RayClay · Mar 12, 2008

Wildo7 said:
when Chris Hanson chooses to go out on top the Pats are done.

....................................

Halifax_Pats_Fan · Mar 12, 2008

I like Brady as much as anyone...but I ain't giving up when Brady is gone.

What I would consistently like to have however is good scouting and evaluation of players into systems.

This means a lot...

Stanley · Mar 12, 2008

I think Kraft is a very smart owner, one of the best. Fortunately, it seems

that his son is also pretty smart. Therefore, I think we are probably in good

shape for the long haul, compared to most franchises.

Run it up baby! · Mar 12, 2008

I truly believe that when Brady retires, BB will go with him, and the sun will set on New England after one of the greatest ~15 year stretches a franchise has ever or will ever see.

With that said, we still have many more years to enjoy this, realistically 6, optimistically 8+

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