In New England, 'Next Man Up' Isn't Enough | The MMQB with Peter King
most people will not like his end result prediction.
most people will not like his end result prediction.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I like Bedard but all he is saying here is that they lost some good players and they will pay a price down the road. The first point is correct. The second point is crystal ball stuff that neither he nor anyone else knows. I do not presume to know how players like Jones, Vellano, Collins, Thompkins, and Dobson will progress during the season, how much the team will be improved by the return of players like Gronk, Vereen, Slater, and Amendola, or how effectively these coaches will alter their strategies in light of shifting personnel. At this time in 2001 few people thought they would go on in a few months to win a Superbowl with a rookie QB. Isn't unpredictability one of the great constants in sport? And is there anything more satisfying than seeing the improbable transpire?
In New England, 'Next Man Up' Isn't Enough | The MMQB with Peter King
most people will not like his end result prediction.
Usually a big fan of Bedard, not so much on this one. The biggest problem I have is that he says these issues could have been predicted because the Pats had so many guys with injury histories, but the only two guys that are out for good have been incredibly healthy outside of a few minor knee sprains over the years. All of the guys with histories are going to be back, meaning they're only worrisome in the playoffs if they get injured again. I get the "lots of guys with injury histories hurt lately" angle and the "health may limit them in the playoffs" angle, but I don't see the connection between the two.
Usually a big fan of Bedard, not so much on this one. The biggest problem I have is that he says these issues could have been predicted because the Pats had so many guys with injury histories, but the only two guys that are out for good have been incredibly healthy outside of a few minor knee sprains over the years. All of the guys with histories are going to be back, meaning they're only worrisome in the playoffs if they get injured again. I get the "lots of guys with injury histories hurt lately" angle and the "health may limit them in the playoffs" angle, but I don't see the connection between the two.