He has been the most overrated Patriots player as of recent. His lack of coverage skills has been badly exposed since he had his snaps increased due to McCourty and Phillips leaving. In fact, he didn't command any demand on the transition tag while teams signed better S's in FA. Pats doubled down and gave him that idiotic deal. The good news is, it's not going to cripple the cap and they can cut him loose in two years. As Breer discussed this week, the Pats have to let Bill's guys go because this coaching staff doesn't know how to use the tweeners such as Dugger, Peppers, Mapu, Tavai, etc.
He models his game after Le'Veon Bell, but I don't see it. The only player that comes close to Bell was the real OG in Laurence Maroney who started that **** first dancing at the LOS. It eventually ruined Bell's career as his style doesn't translate unless grand canyon size holes are created.
If they lose out, I think there's a good chance. The media is getting too loud and Bob doesn't like looking bad. There's even a better chance next season if BB returns with Mike Vrabel and the rest of the band such as Steve, McDaniels, Patricia, Judge, BOB and goes to a team with talent.