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THE PATRIOTS ARE
in the top three with regard to personnel in the league,
have almost all their key players under contract through the 2009 season,
have no cap issues through 2009 season,
have a fine coaching staff
have the best front office in sports
and yes, have a great head coach, who was critical in bringing us to where we are, and who instlled the system in one and all.
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BUT, we are here. No major changes need to be made to be in the playoffs for the next three years, the remainder of the dynasty. Kraft could simply make Scott Pioli GM and VP of Football Operations, dante or pees Interim Coach and move on. Sure, we could get Parcells or Cohwer, but it is unnecessary.
OF COURSE, this is very, very premature. I indicated late Monday or perhaps on Tuesday that we would be discussing Belichick's future within the week. I choose not to look at the insulting responses.
PERHAPS those of us in the 25 year club (fans since 1982) have a different perspective than those who have come to the team more recently, perhaps not. In my early years as a fan, tje patriots broke a streak of losing in Miami 15 years in a row (when Miami set the rules), won three away games to get to the SB to play the best team of all time. This team will survive. But much more than than, this team has what it takes to get to the SB in 2008, 2009 and/or 2010, with or without Bill Belichick as Head Coach.