Originally Posted by Coltsalr (Post 50384)

True, McDaniels has only proven himself capable of having a spectacular offense when he has a great QB. I have no doubt that he’d falter, just as he has in the past, with a lame QB, much like Brian Billick.

Luckily, he’d have a great QB in Indy.

I say this, not sarcastically, because we have indeed had idiot OC’s that have proven themselves incapable of having great offenses with a great QB. McDaniels at least wouldn’t squander our QB talent.

Originally Posted by Gimmick (Post 50375)

I have no problem with hiring a ST coach, God knows our return units have been worst of all time for 20 years.

But I challenge anyone to find me a SB winning coach who didn't start until he was AARP or getting ready to collect social security. He's probably just a good assistant and nothing more.

Originally Posted by VeveJones007 (Post 50405)

I worry about how long it would take to get the offense built the way that McDaniels would want; although, it isn't terribly different from what the offense needs anyway. If they were to do it, now is a good time. They need:

-Multiple underneath WR options
-Receiving back
-Upgrade at TE
-3 OL

Sure, they have the QB (assuming health), but that's a 2-3 year build needed on offense.

Originally Posted by omahacolt (Post 50389)

and you would get more patriots to root for

Originally Posted by VeveJones007 (Post 50405)

I worry about how long it would take to get the offense built the way that McDaniels would want; although, it isn't terribly different from what the offense needs anyway. If they were to do it, now is a good time. They need:

-Multiple underneath WR options
-Receiving back
-Upgrade at TE
-3 OL

Sure, they have the QB (assuming health), but that's a 2-3 year build needed on offense.

Originally Posted by Racehorse (Post 50413)

Not sure all of that is true. The line would look better with quicker reads. TY and Rogers could do the underneath stuff quite well, if allowed. Heck, Donte could, if retained for a new contract. Doyle can catch as well as most TEs. If you want a Gronk, then you will be disappointed. There is just one of those.

Originally Posted by Coltsalr (Post 50415)

Our track record on former Pats that I’ve been excited to acquire (Butler, Sheard, Brissett, Sergio Brown, etc) has been pretty good.

Originally Posted by omahacolt (Post 50425)

you have wanted every single patriot that has been released or traded or not signed by the pats.


it would be an easier list to ask what former pats players didn't you want?