You can thank Robert Kraft for releasing the All World WR we had and subsequently, killing the team's ability to improve at the trade deadline thanks to financial constraints.
Brown only has himself to blame for being cut. The right decision was made.
No, Brown doesn't have himself to blame. If you hadn't noticed, the media hoopla has died down, nothing, nadda, zilch. Bob, like he always does, capitulated to perceived pressure and hamstrung the team.
- that was the killer.
It's not about AB helping to win the game it's about the hypocritical Robert Kraft taking a principled position and torpedoing the team's ability to improve the roster. Also, it's somewhat embarrassing the team couldn't defend a simple RPO college offence. Perhaps the Eagles exposed a weakness in the Super Bowl because the Ravens didn't do anything extraordinary.I believe there's been stuff out there, just not in the NFL so not bubbling to the top of the news feed. Reports the Seahawks had a good look at him and went with Gordon instead - that tells you something, AB is infinitely the better player if all you want is ability.
Anyway, is AB going to win us that game? Maybe, but I doubt it. WR targets weren't the biggest issue. That O line early, oh my, they are crap (though they got better) but McDaniels sorted the game plan out and the O were better for a bit there.
The problem was sloppy un-Patriot stuff especially early and a D that couldn't stop the run and then inability to hold out in the red zone ... and yeah, the Edelman fumble
Not sure if teams like the Pats need wake-up calls, you'd think they're beyond that - but if they want one, this would be it. That D can stop drinking its own bathwater now. I mean, I still rate our D, but when they faced a really well coach team with a well laid out game plan, not to mention that freak QB - it all came back to earth.
The supporting skill position players and Offensive Line was considerably better then than now.
The OL is almost exactly the same (minus Andrew's injury) from Super Bowl 51 and 53, the only change is Trent Brown out for Newhouse. Once we get Wynn back into LT, then it is almost a non-issue.
The OL is NOT ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME. Two-thirds of a five man line (plus their backups) are different and despite his obvious talent, Wynn hasn't proven he can stay healthy.
Team is in a serious funk right now. That said, the NFL is legislating unwatchable games with their ridiculous penalties.
Nope
Who here isn't pleased rub 'n' tug Robert took a principled position and handcuffed the offence? The sooner he pisses off and lets Jonathan in, the better.
