Re: Ten years ago, today....
While the change was likely to be made eventually, it would almost certainly not have been made in time to launch a dynasty. And the team and the relationship between the owner and HC might have been torn apart in the process, particularly given Drew's own inability to accept accountability coupled with the local media's disdain for the pond scum who ruined everything in Cleveland, too... As unlucky as it was for Drew, the injury allowed for a swifter and more easily acceptable transition. And for those watching sans the rose colored glasses, the AFCC game actually just reinforced the need for that transition. It's the transition that is celebrated by whatever means...
Drew and Tuna both had a role to play in another transition that preceeded the birth of a dynasty. Parcell's impact may have ultimately played a larger role both in elevating the profile and expectations of an organization and fanbase, but that is because his most significant contribution remains the introduction of Belichick to an owner and small core of young defensive players with whom he would develop the rapore that even allowed for a dynasty to be born. In Drew's defense, I think he is finally over it and at peace with all that transpired (including the how and why) then and since.
Time for this fanbase to be at peace with it too. NFLN is celebrating the start of a HOF and perhaps GOAT Qb career today. I'm sick and tired of some patsfans always feeling the need to apologize for celebrating that.
