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I think it was clear just watching him during certain junctures that he was really struggling with the whole situation.These types of quotes makes me wonder if he truly lacks confidence. The guy has been so beat up both physically and mentally that he just seems like he has no belief.
Yeah. It was very difficult to watch. I like him too personally. He just could not get it done on the field for a lot of reasons it seems. His health, the play book, no off-season. We are just used to Pats team responding so well to adversity but we just didn't have that at all this year. Covid really cratered our season. We just could never be consistent enough and much of that goes back to Cam. I doubt he is with us in any capacity next season.I think it was clear just watching him during certain junctures that he was really struggling with the whole situation.
His words in that interview pretty much confirmed as much-- Cam didn't know the offense as well as he (and all of us) would've liked. After the first 4 games, he was 2-2 with a style-points loss to Seattle in the mix and he was probably thinking that he was going to have a hell of a year. A few weeks later he was on the Covid list and when he came back he was facing defenses that were now in mid-season form and he couldn't do the sight reads required by our offense. It had "started to rain" and we saw the true Cam.
He had tears after he fumbled in the first Buffalo game and during a presser where he almost lost it. Definitely some confidence issues.
I don't want to dump the guy because I like him a lot as a person, but---- how to you keep him on the field after that? It's gonna be interesting. Maybe he'd accept a backup/mentor role which I'd be fine with.
It could go either way, I think, but he'd have to really embrace the Patriot Way thing and be willing to take what he could get, both financially and in terms of viewing himself as a number one. And I don't think he'll have a lot of leverage with either after what the NFL saw in 2020.Yeah. It was very difficult to watch. I like him too personally. He just could not get it done on the field for a lot of reasons it seems. His health, the play book, no off-season. We are just used to Pats team responding so well to adversity but we just didn't have that at all this year. Covid really cratered our season. We just could never be consistent enough and much of that goes back to Cam. I doubt he is with us in any capacity next season.
He would be great in the Jacoby Brissett or Taysom Hill role. Just bring him in situationally especially in the red zone and let him do his thing. Inside the 10 or the 5, he was money on TD runs which is hugely valuable. I would be all for that. It is just a matter if Cam would accept that type of role but it would be perfect for him. Keeps him fresh like you said and also allows him to use his skills at the most opportune times while keeping the defense off-balance.It could go either way, I think, but he'd have to really embrace the Patriot Way thing and be willing to take what he could get, both financially and in terms of viewing himself as a number one. And I don't think he'll have a lot of leverage with either after what the NFL saw in 2020.
I think he could be great in a rotation, because with a year to understand all the concepts and some time on the bench to keep his legs fresh and he could be more successful next season, but only as a counterpuncher/situational guy. He's still young for that, but he knows he's got a lot less tread left on his tires than the average former MVP his age.
I don't think anybody knows quite what they want to do about him yet.
Stafford and Ryan would cost us draft capital which I don't want to give up either. We have too many holes to fill. Much rather go the draft route for QB and then fill in with a cheap FA.Yeah, if he was willing to adapt to a backup role and to be brought in on critical 3rd downs and short or possessions within 5 yards of the EZ, then he could be very useful. But at this stage, I'd rather we start next season with a young QB, whether that's a Trey Lance or whoever and build from that. I'm not overly keen on taking a Stafford or Ryan at this stage of their careers If we don't get adequate weapons they'll be useless. Cam was a no brainer at his low price tag and potential upside, but it didn't work out.
But this is not just about a QB. We are in desperate need of two NFL calibre TEs and a much better WR corp.
Stafford and Ryan would cost us draft capital which I don't want to give up either. We have too many holes to fill. Much rather go the draft route for QB and then fill in with a cheap FA.
Vet min...and only as a backup? I'd be OK with that. He is a good dew...that much is obvious.I think it was clear just watching him during certain junctures that he was really struggling with the whole situation.
His words in that interview pretty much confirmed as much-- Cam didn't know the offense as well as he (and all of us) would've liked. After the first 4 games, he was 2-2 with a style-points loss to Seattle in the mix and he was probably thinking that he was going to have a hell of a year. A few weeks later he was on the Covid list and when he came back he was facing defenses that were now in mid-season form and he couldn't do the sight reads required by our offense. It had "started to rain" and we saw the true Cam.
He had tears after he fumbled in the first Buffalo game and during a presser where he almost lost it. Definitely some confidence issues.
I don't want to dump the guy because I like him a lot as a person, but---- how to you keep him on the field after that? It's gonna be interesting. Maybe he'd accept a backup/mentor role which I'd be fine with.
Eh. I know. But I want to win super bowls again. Would rather suffer a few years and find the guy then sign a retread.Iow, you're willing to have 2 more years like this one?
QB 1st, WR/TE 2nd and 3rd, DT 4th, LB 5th...and whatnot.Drafting a QB high will not fix the problem. Until they address Dumpster fire WR & TE depth. Myers & Bryd were only ok options.
Just keep in mind this: The Pats are favorites tomorrow, as they should be compared to the NYJetes. If they win, they'll finish 7-9 on the year. I know it hasn't looked good, there are glaring issues, this is not me dismissing the very real problems that exist with the Patriots roster. That being said:Iow, you're willing to have 2 more years like this one?