I'm starting to come around to the very real possibility that Tom Brady will be playing elsewhere next season. If he wants to be paid ~$25 million next season, I don't see how the Patriots do that and retool their roster the way they need to. If Brady leaves, I don't see the point in paying ~$15 million for some retread non-Brady. I think I'd rather just go with Stidham and 'reset'. I'm not talking about intentionally tanking. But, I do have to admit I feel a little envious of the Dolphins right now. They had lousy season last year, but now they are set up with lots of draft picks and cap space to contend next season. So, what might a reset look like for the Pats?
Do you trade a player like Edelman? He'll be 34 next year, and would seem more valuable to a real contender than to a team that might win somewhere between 6 and 9 games.
What about Gilmore? Of course he was a fantastic player for the Pats. But, he's 29 and would seem to be someone they could get valuable compensation for.
Do you trade a player like Edelman? He'll be 34 next year, and would seem more valuable to a real contender than to a team that might win somewhere between 6 and 9 games.
What about Gilmore? Of course he was a fantastic player for the Pats. But, he's 29 and would seem to be someone they could get valuable compensation for.