New England can become Superbowl contenders again

[Easywolf32]

Would anyone believe me if I said New England can become a superbowl contender again with 2 great OT's, one more great DT, 1 great LB and one great WR? Maybe an edge too.

No, I'm not crazy. Neither stupid.

 

[203Pat]

You're forgetting one crucial position.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

Would anyone believe me if I said New England can become a superbowl contender again with 2 great OT's, one more great DT, 1 great LB and one great WR? Maybe an edge too.

No, I'm not crazy. Neither stupid.

You are not crazy or stupid. You were just dreaming.

 

[sb1]

Would anyone believe me if I said New England can become a superbowl contender again with 2 great OT's, one more great DT, 1 great LB and one great WR? Maybe an edge too.

No, I'm not crazy. Neither stupid.

+ a new QB
+ a new GM
+ a new HC

Now we're talking.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Only like 8 all pros away

 

[RxJock1120]

I can win the lottery, but let's be honest...

 

[lancerman]

You are not crazy or stupid. You were just dreaming.

No he's crazy and stupid too

 

[realtime]

This reminds me of when folks used to joke that the Rick Pitino era Celtics were just two players away from title contention: Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Would anyone believe me if I said New England can become a superbowl contender again with 2 great OT's, one more great DT, 1 great LB and one great WR? Maybe an edge too.

No, I'm not crazy. Neither stupid.

Love the optimism and enthusiasm and I also agree they can become a SB contender again. In 2024 they'll have a high draft pick, a slew others and between $80m-$100m in cap space (assuming they don't extend anyone in the next few months) to use procuring elite talent on both sides of the ball.

However.....

When we say "contender" that means they need to be able to compete with the top teams in the AFC. Right now that is BUF, KC, MIA CIN (healthy Burrow) and you could argue JAX is in that mix. All of those teams have a franchise QB. We don't and won't contend without one.

Sorry...Mac isn't the guy and it's very much in doubt we have the right coach and GM to execute your vision.

 

[reflexblue]

No, I'm not crazy. Neither stupid.

Thats for us to decide

 

[PATS16N0]

Another crypto-Mac-defense thread.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Are we playing Madden? If so, that's easily doable.

 

[Vindicate]

I don't really think we need massive upgrades on defense. If we had all starters, we have the best secondary and a strong front 7. The issue is, the way the defense is built, it soars when the offense has built a lead by having the secondary be so good. Force teams to pass. Let the defense actually rest for a few set of downs instead of constantly having to go out after the offense crumbles.

The true positions are QB/WR. Maybe WR might unlock Mac's next level and we can get by with him.

This team is on the precipice of being a solid threat. Also injuries suck.

 

[Steve102]

In retrospect, I think we all took a lot for granted around here for a long time. Looking at the schedule and going "12-14 wins"... planning on first round byes, ect.

They aren't making a run with the team as currently constituted. There are guys here who can help, but they are a long way away.

 

[condon84]

Another crypto-Mac-defense thread.

It's crazy the backing this guy has amongst the fan base when he has done absolutely nothing to earn the loyalty.

He doesn't even have a high ceiling potential for people to fantasize about.

 

[Froob]

To quote the infamous John McKay: "Three or four plane crashes and we're in the playoffs"

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

We are currently sitting with the worst record in the AFC. We are not almost there. Things can change fast in the NFL but we just aren’t there yet. Going to take some time to get new players in and get a new culture going.

 

[FCB02062]

Would anyone believe me if I said New England can become a superbowl contender again with 2 great OT's, one more great DT, 1 great LB and one great WR? Maybe an edge too.

No, I'm not crazy. Neither stupid.

you're lucky if you get ONE of those FIVE type of players you mentioned in any one player acquisition period. This is going to be a long road back to contending for a title. I'll settle for an adequate tackle and a receiver who can create more than 1/10 of a step of separation.

 

[Ring 6]

To quote the infamous John McKay: "Three or four plane crashes and we're in the playoffs"

McKay was asked what he thinks about his offenses execution, and he said “I’m in favor of it”

 

[EMpats]

Acquiring five “great” players to become contenders is the equivalent acquiring 5 million dollars to become rich. Much easier said than done.