Long time lurker and wanted to do my first big post based on what I am seeing in the Free Agent Thread.
There is a quote attributed to Bill James (other than the SOSH, I do not have a reference) that 17 players from last year’s Red Sox roster are either average or need to be upgraded. This got me to think of where the Pats are at and how do we build from here?
So much negativity or pie in the sky posts in the FA Thread. Look you root for one of the worst teams talent wise in the NFL (I do too). So, if like the Red Sox you have to replace or upgrade 17 players, you are not probably going to do it in one FA season.
The Pats have locked down almost all of their homegrown talent that is not in that 17. You add through FA and the draft, see what you have and keep building. I think the FO has done a good job and will continue to work it but know where the team is at talent wise.
Some Plusses
“Tom Brady is not walking through that door’
Lets give the FO a chance, one big money signing is not going to get this team to where it wants to be, it is a process.
Thanks to all whose posts I enjoyed, including PatFanKen. Keep at it but be realistic with where you are at and where you need to be.
There is a quote attributed to Bill James (other than the SOSH, I do not have a reference) that 17 players from last year’s Red Sox roster are either average or need to be upgraded. This got me to think of where the Pats are at and how do we build from here?
So much negativity or pie in the sky posts in the FA Thread. Look you root for one of the worst teams talent wise in the NFL (I do too). So, if like the Red Sox you have to replace or upgrade 17 players, you are not probably going to do it in one FA season.
The Pats have locked down almost all of their homegrown talent that is not in that 17. You add through FA and the draft, see what you have and keep building. I think the FO has done a good job and will continue to work it but know where the team is at talent wise.
Some Plusses
- No salary Cap issues
- #3 draft pick
“Tom Brady is not walking through that door’
Lets give the FO a chance, one big money signing is not going to get this team to where it wants to be, it is a process.
Thanks to all whose posts I enjoyed, including PatFanKen. Keep at it but be realistic with where you are at and where you need to be.