I really like Matt Patricia.  I understand the past failures of BB lackeys, but McDaniels failed b/c his personality... not b/c of his Xs and Os. 

 

David needs to do his homework on Patricia, if he can be a leader of a team, I believe hes the best coach out there.  I'm tired of all 31 teams really have one set scheme and always sticking to it.  I'd like a coach who will change his scheme to fit his players and opponents.  Most candidates out there have had a lot of success because they had great players to work with.  NE defense is constantly getting rid of their better players and adjusting to the ones they have.  Again, the biggest question is how much is it Belichick?  I do think a lot of it is him, but I do think Patricia is a bright coach and deserves credit too for NEs defenses lately. 

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