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Should We Replicate The Patriots Model?

Let me preface this by saying that replicating the Pats model would require unpopular roster moves. People like Grady likely are allowed to leave in this scenerio...but here we go.

People always hate on the Patriots or call them cheaters. But you have to appreciate them. Their use of Restricted Free Agency & NLTBE incentives are pure genius. Their 40 million in NLTBE’s is staggeringly high.

But one additional area in which the Patriots win is roster balance. They let superstars like Solder, Flowers, Chandler & Brown walk without blinking an eye. Why? Because Belichick prioritizes dependability over talent. And dependable is cheaper and easier to find.

Consider this: since letting Wilfork walk, the Patriots are bottom 5 every year in DL CAP allocation. As of late, they are also bottom 5 in OL spending. They spend in the secondary, at LB & QB. That’s it. A staggering 11 players in their secondary earn over $1,000,000.

So what’s their key to success? Less star power, more quality players amongst the top 51 contracts.

The Falcons have a solid 28 players set to earn over $1,000,000. That’s 4th best in the NFL. #2 in the NFL has 31 players.

The Patriots have a staggering 44 players set to make over $1,000,000 in 2019. Every year it’s the same thing. This quality depth is why they win. It’s also why BB makes the tough calls to let Pro Bowl players exit the facility without even offering a contract.

Chess, my friends.

<em>This FanPost was written by one of The Falcoholic's talented readers. It does not necessarily reflect the views of The Falcoholic.</em>