Quote:Well, since you framed the question without the usual insults to the fans..

 

It's a good first question - and I don't really know the answer, but it bears researching.

 

On the second question - people respond differently under different circumstances.  We have all seen that time and again in the NFL, so there is no way to know.

 

I'm no expert on McDaniels.  He had quite a hot run in Denver before the collapse the following year as I recall.  The fact that Bellichick picked him up is meaningful to me.  Just as he often picks up quality and talent on the cheap.  Fred Taylor among them..  Reggie Wayne, as many laughed about earlier in the off-season.  As an aside, it makes me wonder a bit, how do the SB winners find room on their roster for a Wayne type, but it's anathema to us?  And it is just rhetorical...  Even I would agree Wayne is nigh to the end, but I can't help but wonder if he could teach our young'ins how to hold on to the ball in pressure situations.

 

For my part, Bellichick DNA has HIGH value.  Every aspect of the Patriot organization is the gold standard. It is because Bellichick has such an amazing grasp of the fundamental aspects of the game.  It is what WON the Superbowl, because the defender that made the last second pick had already PRACTICED the play.  He simply resorted to his training without thinking, and he has said as much.

 

McDaniels had his chance at HC, did a remarkable job, then crashed and burned.  Ok..  but now he has had very VALUABLE experience seeing how it is done at the highest level.  He would be a strong candidate for a second opportunity.  AND he's still young.  The Pats always have great offensive plays in the can ready to pull out.  (we NEVER do..)  Matter of fact, that is how we usually LOSE..  the other team just pulls out something unusual, and our D bites, and gets w h i p p e d.  

 

Heck, if I had my druthers...  I'd probably want to pick up McDaniels and keep Bradley as DC if he could be persuaded for the 'team'.  Of course, it's unlikely, but again... money talks!  I like the tie he has to Seattle, now has the HC experience, so would be a good candidate.  Buy him Chancellor..

 

It's just a single thought...  Reid (mentioned previously) is a great coach for the same reason Bellichick is, he is a master of the game.  Bradley is NOT.  

 

Not sure who else I'd proffer up at the moment, but my guess is we are going to have the whole season to think it over.

 

spare me the insults...  those that cannot... grow up

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