New England Patriots: 3 major reasons why the mighty have fallen

New England Patriots: 3 major reasons why the mighty have fallen – No.2: Bad personnel decision-making

It is not a new concept in these pages from this author, the lack of deference for New England’s personnel decision making over the past, oh well 20 years or so.

This is the NFL’s personnel “gang that couldn’t shoot straight” and because of a certain No. 12 were able to surmount their glaring personnel shortcomings and still manage to win 6 Super Bowl titles.

Though, as pointed out by one of the most respected football writers in this town, Mr. Tom Curran (a great guy, by-the-way) in his article speculating that double-digit SB wins were a distinct possibility, it should have been more, many more.

Curran is absolutely correct. The reality that the Patriots with said Mr. Brady at the helm did not win double-digit titles can be placed right at the feet of the less-than-inspiring personnel administration, and that is headed by the majordomo of football operations, Mr.Belichick.

Over those years, too many seasons were dotted by insufficient offensive playmakers to help. It was as if the head guy had no conception that while Brady could sling it, that it really, really helped if he had someone of quality to catch it.

Amazingly, Brady did have that over two seasons with one Randy Moss. So, how did that work out for them? Not bad actually.

They broke the then-existing touchdown record. Completed a perfect regular season. And then lost a heartbreaking Super Bowl because someone in the defensive backfield couldn’t make a play when they needed it.

But, realistically, how many years can Patriots’ fans truly say that Brady had a full complement of offensive weapons at his disposal? Not many. Not too many, indeed.

In fact, not many at all. And yet, he still managed to overcome those personnel shortcomings on offense and win those six titles. No. 12 once again rescues the club from itself.