Win or lose?

[Ivan]

Would you rather see the Patriots win the last 2 games, and finish on a win streak. Or lose the last 2 games and get a higher Draft pick?

 

[Ivan]

I think my answer was pretty obvious. I want them to get the highest pick possible.

 

[Steve102]

Bro, this is unforgivable. You are not some noob around here.

 

[sb1]

Win both in a rout. Especially the last one. I will not cheer for BB to lose what might be his last game in NE.

 

[Triumph]

Win

The Pats just drafted a 1st round QB in 2001 and then wasted 3 seasons to see if he could play in the NFL. The Browns and Jets have been drafting high round QBs for years and both finally bought Vets to fill the position.

 

[Steve102]

Win both in a rout. Especially the last one. I will not cheer for BB to lose what might be his last game in NE.

I am all in an a Jete blowout. Couple of defensive scores and a punt return for TD.

 

[GaryfromTO]

Win both.

1. Because it might just ruin Buffalo's chances of making the playoffs
2. Because losing to the Jets would be downright embarrassing

 

[signbabybrady]

 

[archstanton543]

Lose.

Also RLKAG

 

[BTTA]

There's a great deal of conjecture about QB ratings that history has shown us isn't at all reliable. The odds on any of the (two, three, four?) highest rated QB's actually becoming NFL stars are pretty small, and the odds on the Pats being in a position to get one of them is small, and the odds that they'd get the one of the batch that is going to be a star is small.

They've got a handful of very good young players on both sides of the ball, and the defense is building some pride and attitude that is perhaps the team's biggest asset at this point. So I'm for building on that asset with wins, rather than playing roulette with the draft.

Plus, anyone who thinks the Patriots' coaching staff is actually going to purposely lose a game is just not paying attention.

 

[Ivan]

Lose.

Also RLKAG

My bad, I will try to edit it when I get the chance.

 

[Ivan]

There's a great deal of conjecture about QB ratings that history has shown us isn't at all reliable. The odds on any of the (two, three, four?) highest rated QB's actually becoming NFL stars are pretty small, and the odds on the Pats being in a position to get one of them is small, and the odds that they'd get the one of the batch that is going to be a star is small.

They've got a handful of very good young players on both sides of the ball, and the defense is building some pride and attitude that is perhaps the team's biggest asset at this point. So I'm for building on that asset with wins, rather than playing roulette with the draft.

Plus, anyone who thinks the Patriots' coaching staff is actually going to purposely lose a game is just not paying attention.

Who said anything about the team trying to lose? This is simply a question of what fans want. The team is going to try to win both games I have no doubt about that. But I think they will split them.

 

[archstanton543]

Plus, anyone who thinks the Patriots' coaching staff is actually going to purposely lose a game is just not paying attention.

BB's lost games on purpose for playoff seeding. Why not for draft position? He's the reason the roster's a mess.

 

[Ivan]

BB's lost games on purpose for playoff seeding. Why not for draft position? He's the reason the roster's a mess.

I don’t think any coach ever coaches to lose, it would cost them all credibility I. Asking players to give their all, and then tell them to lose. I think having Brady throw the ball into the stands was the rare exception, because it was one play, and the team could see the advantage they gained by choosing their playoff opponent. I also think it would just go against every instinct he has. Hell, I’m a fan and I stopped watching the games because I want the higher pick, but when I watch them I can’t help but to root for them to succeed. It’s just inherent to me. But I really want QB fixed, and believe that’s the best route to fixing it.

 

[Pape]

Win both in a rout. Especially the last one. I will not cheer for BB to lose what might be his last game in NE.

hell yes




my two cents? I could give two ****s about the draft. I want to win.

 

[anditsgood]

A bit conflicted on this, losing means better drafting positioning, but in our latest drafting history, a better position may not mean anything, and winning against the Bills means a worse seeding posting for them in the postseason, and as I bleed red, white blue, i would never root for the jest to win, never eva

 

[italian pat patriot]

I expect 1-1

 

[Tunescribe]

The difference in draft position between finishing 4-13, 5-12 or 6-11 will be negligible, with 5-12 the likely outcome. Beyond that it all hinges on how other teams fare. Rooting for the likes of Carolina, Arizona and Washington to win improving New England's draft position is fine. Rooting for Patriots losses is unconscionably bad mojo. Messing with the football gods is known to earn first-round busts, so beware what you wish for.

 

[UrbanCowboy]

I'd love to see a strong finish. I think there's a solid core to build on. I hope Bill is super-motivated to keep going and we have some momentum heading into next year. [I do think it kinda sorta carries over]

 

[Real fan 02]

Win both in a rout. Especially the last one. I will not cheer for BB to lose what might be his last game in NE.

That is exactly what I'm thinking. Win for Bill. Even though I know it changes nothing for what's imminent. If you think about something.. when Bill took over as HC the pillars of the team were primarily on defense.. with his tenure likely ending.. the pillars on the team are primarily all on defense.. just something I thought about...