great Adam Jones article

[*SHRacerX*]

(09-11-2016, 11:42 AM)bengalguy71 Wrote: There is nothing better I would like to see than this team come together on a mission like I think Brady and the Pats will after the first 4 game suspension.

But again, they gotta make a believer out of me starting today.

They kind of have to do that each year, right?  We were all blindsided by the 2010 team that laid an absolute egg despite sky-high expectations.  I like Dalton having more and more control over the offense.  I started seeing what we needed in a QB out of him in his second start (I believe) that was a loss at Denver.  He  has had 9 wins in his worst season as an NFL QB.  He hasn't made the "what was he thinking play" in a long time.  I think his consistency and his determination will bring them another AFC North title this year.

As far as the Pats go, everyone is saying how they are going to break all these records, etc.  People have said the NFL "poked the bear".  I don't know.  Those early Pats teams were so dominant because Brady was a very solid QB (not great yet) and was paid next to nothing so a lot of that cap space was used on veterans that made the team so talented.  Once Brady got paid, they, like other teams (Seattle after paying Wilson) had weaknesses.  Their offensive line has had issues.  They haven't drafted particularly well, and despite outstanding coaching and game plans, that will eventually catch up to you.  I guess we will see....