Will Eliot Wolf survive the week?

[upstater1]

I’ll never forgive Wolf for making Belichick release Lawyer Milloy. He even made Belichick release Bernie Kosar in Cleveland, and he was only 10 at the time. What a bastard Wolf is.

Now you're talking. Glad you're finally on board.

 

[mgteich]

I am sorry, but if you look at some of the best teams that draft (Eagles,Lions, Bengals, Ravens, Rams) all rely heavily on analytics. The Pats do not rely on analytics and have been a below average at best drafting team over the last decade. I mean you cannot condemn analytics when the best drafters use it while the worst drafters do not.

Analytics are not the end all or be all in evaluating players, but it is a crucial tool to use to pair with other scouting tools including the traditional ones that Belichick loved to employ. Teams that use analytics don't rely solely on analytics.

In fact, these teams usually have more scouts than other teams who actually go to the games and watch the players and speak to the coaches. Another thing that Belichick didn't think was important in his last years here. He seemed content to have a small scouting staff and rely on recommendations of his friend network in college.

Some folks are what are called "Luddites"; they hate technology.

IMHO, anyone who thinks that analytics are not worth having is just volunteering to have poorer results, if for no other reason than that they won't know what others might decide.

Of course, the computer does not make the final decisions. Scouts don't make the final decisions. HOWEVER, inputs from analytics, scouts and even from evaluations services all help. There are just very few who can do better based only on their own personal opinion. The last unicorn couldn't get an NFL job.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Some folks are what are called "Luddites"; they hate technology.

IMHO, anyone who thinks that analytics are not worth having is just volunteering to have poorer results, if for no other reason than that they won't know what others might decide.

Of course, the computer does not make the final decisions. Scouts don't make the final decisions. HOWEVER, inputs from analytics, scouts and even from evaluations services all help. There are just very few who can do better based only on their own personal opinion. The last unicorn couldn't get an NFL job.

The Patriots need to invest heavily in bringing the program into the 21st century. I follow European soccer closely and all of the major franchises have people breaking down all their games and opponents games and provide data on everything. Coaches ultimately make the game day decisions, but there’s no doubt that this research helps them deal with their opponents.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

Some folks are what are called "Luddites"; they hate technology.

IMHO, anyone who thinks that analytics are not worth having is just volunteering to have poorer results, if for no other reason than that they won't know what others might decide.

Of course, the computer does not make the final decisions. Scouts don't make the final decisions. HOWEVER, inputs from analytics, scouts and even from evaluations services all help. There are just very few who can do better based only on their own personal opinion. The last unicorn couldn't get an NFL job.

I cannot understand why today tech/analytics wouldn’t play a huge role in things. Even if not basing most decisions off it, the benefits are huge. Having all that data available and not using it borders on criminal. I get some want to zag when everyone else is zigging but come on…the data/statistics don’t lie. Being able to use another tool that’s available, especially when your opponent is using it against it is extremely helpful.

 

[PatsFan2]

The Patriots need to invest heavily in bringing the program into the 21st century. I follow European soccer closely and all of the major franchises have people breaking down all their games and opponents games and provide data on everything. Coaches ultimately make the game day decisions, but there’s no doubt that this research helps them deal with their opponents.

That means moving on from AVP as OC I am sure you have seen his lateral passing Offense.

 

[upstater1]

Look at this crap from Wolf: "“We’re 3-13, so not good enough. Let’s start there,” Wolf said, via FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna. “We had a lot of needs. I would say that I guess personally, what I was expecting maybe a little bit more internal development, which is a good lesson certainly heading into next year, and that you can’t always rely on that. The rookie receivers didn’t have it really that much for us. And, you know, Polk was sort of in our estimation a plug-and-play. … Ultimately, to answer to your question, our record speaks for itself. We didn’t do enough.”

This whole organization from the top down is now about passing the buck. No accountability. Why did Kraft fail with his pick of Mayo? Because Mayo wasn't ready. It had nothing to do with Kraft's lack of football knowledge and understanding of what it takes to be the head coach of a football team. It was because of Mayo's own failures. Oh, I know Kraft said he put Mayo into this position too early, so it SEEMS like he's taking the blame, but in reality, he will not address the main part of his problem. He THOUGHT Mayo was ready, but Mayo wasn't. What is faulty in the THINKING?

Sa,e with Wolf here. He evaluated Polk to be a plug-and-play WR. But Polk didn't give him much. Didn't develop much.

Where the heck is the introspection from Wolf?

Amazes me that we've been bagging on Mayo for passing the buck constantly, but it's the entire organization that is hellbent on blaming others.

This will not end well unless there is a major culture shift.

 

[Brick27]

Look at this crap from Wolf: "“We’re 3-13, so not good enough. Let’s start there,” Wolf said, via FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna. “We had a lot of needs. I would say that I guess personally, what I was expecting maybe a little bit more internal development, which is a good lesson certainly heading into next year, and that you can’t always rely on that. The rookie receivers didn’t have it really that much for us. And, you know, Polk was sort of in our estimation a plug-and-play. … Ultimately, to answer to your question, our record speaks for itself. We didn’t do enough.”

This whole organization from the top down is now about passing the buck. No accountability. Why did Kraft fail with his pick of Mayo? Because Mayo wasn't ready. It had nothing to do with Kraft's lack of football knowledge and understanding of what it takes to be the head coach of a football team. It was because of Mayo's own failures. Oh, I know Kraft said he put Mayo into this position too early, so it SEEMS like he's taking the blame, but in reality, he will not address the main part of his problem. He THOUGHT Mayo was ready, but Mayo wasn't. What is faulty in the THINKING?

Sa,e with Wolf here. He evaluated Polk to be a plug-and-play WR. But Polk didn't give him much. Didn't develop much.

Where the heck is the introspection from Wolf?

Amazes me that we've been bagging on Mayo for passing the buck constantly, but it's the entire organization that is hellbent on blaming others.

This will not end well unless there is a major culture shift.

Nobody is happy with Polk, but talk about absolutely awful optics throwing Polk out there to dry. Especially since he seems to be a head case with confidence issues as is.

This whole deal has involved terrible self awareness and self reflection. Owner, coaching, you name it.