Metaphors
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1.) I've never stated that Sanchez will take a big leap forward.
If Sanchez has the same type of season in 2010, I'm not sure how you can predict that they will win the division...much less do it easily.
2.) I never stated anything about Sheppard/Jones/Washington/Rhodes being replaced
That's the point. You don't say anything about them. You state emphatically that the Pats have 10 or so complete holes in their roster. Jets holes? CB? S? NT? 3rd down RB? WR? Depth and age on the lines? Nothing.
3.) Welker blew out his ACL.
What if Welker is back at full strength in 9 months, just after a PUP stint? That is a pretty reasonable estimation based on recent history. That means the Pats would have Welker for 9-10 regular season games and the playoffs. You never state your Welker expectations for 2010, yet constantly say his absence is a huge factor in your evaluation. Do you base it on him missing 6 games? Missing the year? Playing but not being effective?
4.) If a player was not of starter caliber in 2009 for reasons other than health, why would you assume he'll be of starter caliber in 2010?
Not assuming anything, but definitely acknowledging the possibility. Either Butler will be a starting CB or Belichick will find a better one. Either Tate will be a starting WR or Belichick will find a better one. Regardless, the Pats will be fielding players at your "hole" positions that will either be the rookies they drafted last year or someone better. You take the perspective that is the worst of all worlds for the Pats. The rookies weren't able to displace experienced veterans last year, why would you expect them to be able to start now that they have a year of experience and full participation in the offseason program where they know what they are doing? Because it happens all the time. It is just as likely that UFAs will compete to fill these "holes", but since FA hasn't started yet, they can't be considered either. Even though there has been a cap for 15+ years, one uncapped year means that the next CBA won't have a cap. Any other ways of dumping on the Pats situation that I've missed?
It would be supremely stupid to evaluate the team as of 5 months from now when I don't know what that team will look like 5 months from now.
The thread is about evaluating the teams ability to compete for an event that won't happen for another 11+ months. You've concluded that the Jets are better positioned to compete for the SB than the Pats. You do that by dismissing where the Pats are better positioned than the Jets (ability to sign UFAs, boatload of picks in a deep draft). Anyone who doesn't align with your way of thinking is "supremely stupid" or "deluding themselves". Have fun ruling the universe you've built around yourself.