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He's a damn good DC, if you can get over Bountygate.

Didn't know he was an option, but if he is, I'd love to see it. There are some players on this D that could be downright scary if someone could get them to play with an edge (looking at you Marcel)...

He got a 5-year deal (not that it matters), looks like they are trying to give the illusion of stability. For the record, Chud's deal was 4 years $12.5M. I'd wager Pettine's is for the same amount @ $2.5M per, and since coach's contracts are guaranteed - grats on the $12.5M Mike and best of luck.

‏@MaryKayCabot reporting that the interview with Quinn for HC is about to start any minute now...

If Bills fans are already downplaying him, it must be close to official.

I'm with you on that. Bring on the draft already. I'm only dispelling the silly notion that Pettine should turn down a HC job. And of course Chud would rather win. The 3 guys you mentioned are coaching in the Super Bowl, and the other for the Pats. We have been a sub .500 team for a long time. I'd guess those 3 guys will be in the playoffs again next year, and are going to be more highly regarded than Pettine. Again, Pettine has no HC experience, no rings, and is on a 6-10 team, he can't pick and choose. If he gets a shot he better fight for it.

I get what you are saying, but on the other hand, there is no guarantee that he will ever get asked again. If you get your shot - take it and even if you fail you can say you gave it your all. Worst case is you are financially set for life. Contracts for coaches are guaranteed. Poor Chud, he's only going to get paid $10.5M for one year of work. Who on earth would ever want a HC job, huh? Maybe we should pass the hat around so he can pay his rent. At at the end of it all, Chud's name didn't really get tarnished. If anything, it seems the consensus is that he didn't get a fair shot.

Yeah, you would walk away from $9M+ Righhhhhhht. Edit: not directly solely at you, but everyone saying he should walk away.

What an absolute crock. So tired of the media making excuses for Brady, and then the fans parrot that nonsense. What, Brady doesn't have 3 Pro Bowl targets to throw to anymore? Guess what, most QBs go their entire career without that luxury. Edelman was always underrated and he's proven to be an absolute terror this season. Amendola is no slouch either - one of the best slot receivers in the game. And they did manage to salvage half a season out of Gronk, who is still arguably the best TE in the game. Maybe it would help if Brady wasn't overthrowing them by 10 yards. Saying they have the worst receiver options in playoff history is laughable, especially when their targets are better than Seahawks' options.

"People in the media are spreading unconfirmed reports simply for the benefit of their own name recognition. Or perhaps their sources are purposely spreading misinformation for unknown reasons." I speak jive as well.

No news is good news.

There's a 40+ page thread on this.

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SF fans seem to be faster learners than us. The Donte Plan: 1) Try to make at least 1 big hit a season by recklessly launching yourself at the ball carrier (don't worry about wrapping him up). 2) Hope the hit was big enough to make Sportscenter and go viral on the internet. 3) Talk as brashly as possible. This makes people forget all the blown coverages, missed tackles, and penalties. And if you play on a successful team, you may even reap some accolades like a Pro Bowl nod!

Great news!

Friend sent me this link to a Pats forum, thought it might be of some interest. Brady's playoff performances

I agree, I don't see a situation where Henderson stays if Pettine leaves. It's been a long time since I was concerned about one of our coaches leaving.

That was a good, physical game. I could watch those 2 teams play each other every week.

That was an insinuation that well-managed front offices do not draft non-skill players that high. My apologies, I assumed you grasped that. Feel free to post your favorite statistical outlier that you incorrectly believe invalidates that statement. Nate Solder to the Pats, perhaps?

No, I stated that it's easier to find a RT in FA than a skill player. You even quoted it!

Any team that doesn't want to be drafting 9th again next year. It's a lot easier to find a RT in FA than a skill player.

You sure don't.

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From what I read the only injury he had was an ACL last year that caused him to miss the season, so that's pretty serious. Otherwise he looks like a project that just couldn't supplant Cruz, Manningham, or Nicks. Oh an Hardy was a 2nd round pick. This isn't a risky move.