scott99
Veteran Starter w/Big Long Term Deal
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Last year we lost two games in December and we all know what happened in the playoffs/super bowl. I expect us to correct some problems that we have and be a real threat again this year.
Last year, the Pats had a really good team that underperformed in the regular season. They found their way, because it was always there. This team is nowhere as good as last year, and they are who they are, they dominate bad to average teams, get blown out by good teams. Will wind up with a better regular season record (most likely), but has no running game, the offensive line has had too many injuries, and Brady has ONE weapon he trusts (Edelman).
Even Gronk at the level he was at last year, he was still reliable as a pass catcher, and a GREAT blocker which helped the running game as well. Hogan was reliable (but not as good as previous years).
It's unfortunate, but a lot of blame can be placed on Belichick. Horrible drafting, ill advised trades and cuts of receivers has made this offense mediocre. To ignore 2 straight GREAT TE drafts in a row, to trade away tons of picks for future picks, or trading up to pick slow 2nd round DBs (that are hardly used, or just outright suck), when the weapons were there to make the offense better and extend the dynasty, is criminally bad. The Sanu trade is going to hurt, though it was a 2nd round pick, so thankfully they can't pick another 2nd round slow DB pick that is hardly used.
The trade up for DB SlowJuan Williams, I was pissed at the moment it happened, because I knew it was a huge mistake, when they had the draft capital to make a difference offensively. WRs Mecole Hardman and DK Metcalf were selected in the original slots where the Pats had picks in the 2nd round, that infuriates me.