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One team went and got a high quality desirable GM and a respected HC, got aggressive in free agency and drafted well.

The other team just promoted a dude who was here already to GM and promoted a positional coach with very little coaching experience in his entire life that barely anyone knows to HC, and did jack squat in free agency partially due to the hiring decisions, and then didn’t draft well.

Shocker! One team improved a lot, made the playoffs and won at least 1 playoff game; the other team didn’t improve at all
Let's do that this time
 
Damn...5 mins before the game, I changed my pick to the Bucs !!!!! Silly me....
Anyway glad Washington won, it's always good to see a rookie QB have success.
 
One team went and got a high quality desirable GM and a respected HC, got aggressive in free agency and drafted well.

The other team just promoted a dude who was here already to GM and promoted a positional coach with very little coaching experience in his entire life that barely anyone knows to HC, and did jack squat in free agency partially due to the hiring decisions, and then didn’t draft well.

Shocker! One team improved a lot, made the playoffs and won at least 1 playoff game; the other team didn’t improve at all
Very well put, could not have said it any better myself .
 
One team went and got a high quality desirable GM and a respected HC, got aggressive in free agency and drafted well.

The other team just promoted a dude who was here already to GM and promoted a positional coach with very little coaching experience in his entire life that barely anyone knows to HC, and did jack squat in free agency partially due to the hiring decisions, and then didn’t draft well.

Shocker! One team improved a lot, made the playoffs and won at least 1 playoff game; the other team didn’t improve at all
What? Washington drafted well and the Pats didn't? Based on what?
People see a winning record and just assume they drafted well yet their draft was not any better than the Patriots. They both had an average draft but if Drake Maye ends up with a better career than Daniels then the Washington draft was worse.

They got Daniels and Sainristril as regular good contributors and they had 3 second round picks in a deep draft. Sinnott didn't even play in the playoff game, Newton has played meaningful snaps, not generally a starter, but has a 51 Rating on PFF.

Statistically, the Patriots, outside the 2022 draft, have been above average drafters since and including 2021. With the 2022 draft they are only under the expected success rate on first round picks. The rest of the draft they are still average or above. The 2022 draft was really a killer for them though,

Washington did better in free agency and much better coach (almost every team could say that) but like most teams, but they missed on most of their draft picks just like every team.
 
What? Washington drafted well and the Pats didn't? Based on what?
People see a winning record and just assume they drafted well yet their draft was not any better than the Patriots. They both had an average draft but if Drake Maye ends up with a better career than Daniels then the Washington draft was worse.

They got Daniels and Sainristril as regular good contributors and they had 3 second round picks in a deep draft. Sinnott didn't even play in the playoff game, Newton has played meaningful snaps, not generally a starter, but has a 51 Rating on PFF.

Statistically, the Patriots, outside the 2022 draft, have been above average drafters since and including 2021. With the 2022 draft they are only under the expected success rate on first round picks. The rest of the draft they are still average or above. The 2022 draft was really a killer for them though,

Washington did better in free agency and much better coach (almost every team could say that) but like most teams, but they missed on most of their draft picks just like every team.
Fair, I suppose you could say “drafted fine”. The Pats got almost nothing out of their draft besides Maye but you may be able to pin that lack of output on coaching. We will see
 
Texans gonna shut down the Chiefs.

Obviously that wouldn't happen if the Chiefs had the greatest QB of all time Tom Brady who always will be 2-0 against the current Chiefs QB in games that matter.

@SHOWTIME15
 
Statistically, the Patriots, outside the 2022 draft, have been above average drafters since and including 2021. With the 2022 draft they are only under the expected success rate on first round picks. The rest of the draft they are still average or above. The 2022 draft was really a killer for them though,

What nonsense.

How is the team statistically without the 2023 draft? That was a good one that skews everything.

You eliminate the horrible draft year, use two players from 2021 (and I don't think Stevenson is even a good RB with all his issues), and give 2024 a pass because of one player.

The Pats have been no where near average drafters during the past four years.
 
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Texans gonna shut down the Chiefs.

Obviously that wouldn't happen if the Chiefs had the greatest QB of all time Tom Brady who always will be 2-0 against the current Chiefs QB in games that matter.

@SHOWTIME15
Queefs three peating dawg
 
Queefs three peating dawg
It's all about the Chief's OL vs the Texans D line. Prior to yesterday's game I gave Houston no chance. Today, I think they have a chance.
 
It's all about the Chief's OL vs the Texans D line. Prior to yesterday's game I gave Houston no chance. Today, I think they have a chance.
You're forgetting Queefs defense is legit
I find it hard for Stroud and co to keep up
Kermit and Reid will find a way to score enough
 
Saturday will be a get stuff done or ski day. Sunday is where the games get competitive and will be worth watching
 
You're forgetting Queefs defense is legit
I find it hard for Stroud and co to keep up
Kermit and Reid will find a way to score enough
Not disagreeing. Chris Jones is actually one of my favorite players in the league. Previously, I gave Houston zero shot, but if their D line can have another A game, they have a chance.
 
What nonsense.

How is the team statistically without the 2023 draft? That was a good one that skews everything.

You eliminate the horrible draft year, use two players from 2021 (and I don't think Stevenson is even a good RB with all his issues), and give 2024 a pass because of one player.

The Pats have been no where near average drafters during the past four years.

What do you think an average team does in there drafts?
I presented the detailed data previously on the Patriots.
Between 35 and 53 guys per draft year make it. On average 1-2 starters.
You could say 2022 was a bad draft that skews everything. This is why you use analytics and data over the entire period.

You do know IN 10 years, you should hit on this many picks per round, right. If you do you are an average drafter.

1-5
2-3
3-2
4-1
5-1
6-1
7-0
 
Queefs three peating dawg
I think Buffalo will have a lot to say about that if they get by Baltimore. Feels like their time is now.

Also just busting our buddy Showtime's balls cause I know he's here. Lol. Imagine actually showing up at a board day after day where your posting is restricted to reactions. That's just sad lol
 
I think Buffalo will have a lot to say about that if they get by Baltimore. Feels like their time is now.

Also just busting our buddy Showtime's balls cause I know he's here. Lol. Imagine actually showing up at a board day after day where your posting is restricted to reactions. That's just sad lol
Their time was last year and they didn't do **** I'm not convinced by neither Buffalo or the aratbirds
 
Their time was last year and they didn't do **** I'm not convinced by neither Buffalo or the aratbirds
Admittedly we know the stripes won't be on Buffalo's or Baltimore's side. That's a challenge to overcome.
 
What do you think an average team does in there drafts?
I presented the detailed data previously on the Patriots.
Between 35 and 53 guys per draft year make it. On average 1-2 starters.
You could say 2022 was a bad draft that skews everything. This is why you use analytics and data over the entire period.

You do know IN 10 years, you should hit on this many picks per round, right. If you do you are an average drafter.

1-5
2-3
3-2
4-1
5-1
6-1
7-0

An average draft IMO is 2 starters and one other contributor.

jhj
What do you think an average team does in there drafts?
I presented the detailed data previously on the Patriots.
Between 35 and 53 guys per draft year make it. On average 1-2 starters.
You could say 2022 was a bad draft that skews everything. This is why you use analytics and data over the entire period.

You do know IN 10 years, you should hit on this many picks per round, right. If you do you are an average drafter.

1-5
2-3
3-2
4-1
5-1
6-1
7-0

You can make the stats mean whatever you want. but the fact is this is not a black and white issue that can be statistically answered unless you are placing human scoring. For example it's different if you picked 3rd or 32nd. Or if you hit on a QB/OT/starting WR/outside CB/DE instead of a kicker/RB/slot corner/OG/#3 WR. Or it matters if you multiple times left on the table, the #1 WR the team has been searching for years for, to take a compete JAG.

For example, I would give them credit and consider drafting Mac Jones the right move because they desperately needed a QB, and Bill wasn't wasting anything moving up for all those JAGS.

Other than that and a few adequate others (there's no Puka here), yes they have hit on a few big top round picks these last four years, and that's it. If you say that's all to make them average; OK.

But if we're talking how they really did in real life with the opportunities that were presented to them, beyond the top picks they were well below average. I don't care what your analytics say.
 
Ha ha hijack another thread.

I don't even pay attention to what the thread is anymore.

Someone else started this discussion!
 
I like the ratbirds over Buffalo, just well, because they're the Bills.

Only way Texans win is if KC is rusty and Houston can jump out to a big lead early. But the Texans aren't known for their fast starts
 
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