Re: NFL network gussing over BB and the Pats
This is my first year with NFLN and the one point I heard them discussing about the Patriots and why they are sooo good at the draft was simple. A good explanation and reason to really thank the Krafts for putting the Patriots in a good spot.
Basically, the reason we are so good at the draft is because we can be patient, we have stability that a lot of other teams don't. The other teams are trying to make moves to make an impact THIS year. While the Patriots can make moves to improve this year, but they are always looking ahead to the next year also. Some organizations don't have that luxury because they have first-time head coaches, etc. Perfect example is the Jets.. they basically had what 3 picks, they moved up to 5 to grab Sanchez, who many people thought shouldn't even come out, including his own coach. Then they move up and give up a lot to grab a running back on Day 2. Rex Ryan and Tannebaum are trying to make moves now, and not worrying about the future, they have to lay it all out now. So they give up a lot for two players, where as the Patriots, can take some folks in those rounds and develop them, especially along the lines, where we know teams are made. They grabbed a bunch of O-lineman to develop and some young DTs too.
They still have more picks for next year, which can be dealt for impact players or more draft picks, flexibilty and options.
That is basically what I heard when I was watching, and I guess I just never have thought of it that way, I forget sometimes that we are lucky to have the Krafts and BB running things.. man I sound like a huge ballwasher right now, but I think we all need to remember that our organization is really one of the best.
