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Originally Posted by rm1369
Let’s be clear - I fucking hate NE, but the one thing I will grudgingly admit I admire is that they seem to prioritize winning it all now over being really good for a long time. They peak better than any team in the league. They just do it consistently.
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Here's my take on NE, aside from the cheating stuff. They are very good at getting cheaper players to perform. When they max out, they move on and let WAS or DET or someone overpay. When they do, they add a comp pick. This year, I think they have three or four comp picks, most in the league. This allows them to draft more players and keep payroll in check. I think this is kind of what I see Ballard doing. He drafts as many players as possible by trading down. (Granted, we don't have much history to look at) When players walk, we get more picks. Other teams overpay and never get the car out of second gear.