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I don't think Krause was/is highly regarded at all. He didn't draft 23. Pip was an easy top 5 - 10 pick. Arguably the best in his class.
He made a few good moves, no doubt but did more harm than good imo. He wasn't the GM of that team. Jordan was. MJ literally did everything. His energy, presence, unwillingness to lose commanded others attention. Jordan was the guy rallying the troops to focus on a singular goal with chaos around them. That couldn't be more evident imo. Krause wasn't the glue or even handled his job well. Sure they had Scottie by the balls but how much unnecessary drama did that cause? Again they had all the leverage so throwing him a bone when he was like the 75th highest player in the league. Not even top 5 on his own team. Would have done wonders.
The constant meddling and trying to break up a dynasty was borderline insane considering the level everyone was still playing at. Imagine the old Bulls defending their title against SA and/or LAL. Jordan was still the best player in the sport even at his age. Again just insane instead of adding pieces.
Comparing him to Bill is embarrassing. GM Bill isn't as good as HC Bill but Bill the GM is top tier. We'll know more soon but he's made enough moves independent of Brady to solidify that spot. Draft, contacts, trades, FA ... He's had his misses on all but a lot more +++ than --- imo. I'm a player/talent > scheme/coaching guy but Bill is a borderline football god. He pushes the margins and really makes a difference.
Krause was good in a few areas. Bill has hit homes from every position on the field. Coach/teacher, draft, FA/Contracts, trades.
The Welker & Moss trades are stuff of legend as far as I'm concerned lol. Moss had like 50 TDs in 51 games. Helped us set the league on fire & brought some of the best out of Brady. We fell a little short and it hurts more than any other lose but as a Pats fan it's just another great chapter in this story.
So for a 2nd, 4th & 7th. Bill got almost 1000 recs, 90 TDs, 11000 yards from those two.
I'm truly excited to see where he goes post-12. Offensively and defensively. Really interested to see where he goes and how he does? How long he'll coach? Again I'm just pumped we have and really intrigued to see which direction he takes us in.
I find it interesting that posters flip between saying "Krause is obviously HoF GM" to "Krause is not highly regarded at all". Hope that's not the legacy of BB the GM after this decision.