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The 13 seconds was coaching. The whole GAME was defense - and we saw bad defense at other points in the season, like the Taylor game. We did NOT have a #1 defense last year. Marginal top 10, maybe. And defense wins championships. I support the offseason focus on D completely.

Someone linked the original thread when Allen was drafted recently. It was really gold to read though now. I always go into any draft supporting pretty much whoever they pick. I read the mocks and watch the pundits like everyone else - but I also realize that I don't live & breathe this stuff 24x7 like real NFL scouts do. Our current staff has given me no reason whatsoever to doubt them.

I don't have any issue whatsoever drafting a good or even great special teamer in the 3rd, especially on a team w/ very few holes & where it would be almost impossible to get a starter at this stage of the draft. Special teams is huge, and a significant part of winning a championship.

I don't know what to think (I never do) - but special teams is too often overlooked as a reason to prioritize players. Having a leader & impact player in that unit could be big reasoning here.

Oh, man - are we ever gonna love this guy....

Drafts are always a hot take festival.

So, this is how Pats fans felt for 20 years.

The Jets had a dozen holes to fill. We filled our only one.

No disrespect, but I care infinitely more about who Beane wants for us.

We haven't picked yet.

The New England Reachers.

He's a nice back - but my goodness. The reactions here are hilarious.

So, it's official. The Patriots are finishing last in the division. Bills still 1st, though.

I'm so stoked to see this guy play. We're going to have an amazing secondary.

A lot of Belichick defenders on here. Belichick the coach makes Belichick the GM look better than he is. And he's not the same without Brady (as GM). Brady: - Took less pay so that the team could afford better players - Was the GOAT, so attracted the best FA's - Was the GOAT, so FA's would take less money to play w/ him - Made everyone around him better. Brady was a GM's dream. It is so much easier to build a competitive roster with a player like that. That's all over now.

Yeah - probably.

They pulled a Maybin. I swear - they are the drought-era Bills now.

I absolutely have zero idea why anyone cares we gave up a 4th. This isn't 2010.

You've gotta love that the Patriots have become the drought-era Bills.

Beane is making this a luxury draft. Except for CB.

If true, this is bad optics for Miller (obviously). And it would be really upsetting - these guys have it all. Behavior like this is malicious and irresponsible. I just hope it isn't true. It wouldn't impact anything NFL-wise, but the bar needs to be higher for these guys. Like it or not, they are role models for millions.

Another classic Beane signing. I'd bet that we're gonna love this guy.

Madden really stands out - he was the one who sort of "reinvented" sports broadcasting. He brought all of his experience on the sideline to the booth, as well as a pure love of the game, and the insights were incredible. Now, there are a lot of guys like that, but I feel like it really started w/ him.

Does anyone understand Gus's strategy in trying to get Nacho caught by the Salamancas? It seems like a massive miscalculation. Love the character arc for Kim. She is truly breaking bad.

It sounds like one of those things he's manufacturing to put a chip on his shoulder...