The Patriots are 4-3 and seem mired in mediocrity until they get completely healthy, and that has put their fans into two camps.
The pessimists think that since 2007, the team has failed to sustain that level — despite some hefty regular-season records — and may not be as talented or mentally tough.
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"Schematically and call-wise, Ryan is light years ahead of everyone else in the NFL. Go ahead, try to argue that."
I won't argue that, Greg, I'll just point to the Jets/ Dolphins game today. It's great that Ryan can impress you when he's playing against the Pats. It doesn't always work that way against anyone else. This has happened all too often. Nice try, but you don't want to argue this one either. The indicator of an excellent coach is the sign that he can consistently coach well against all opponents, not just the ones who represent the "big" games or who are the arch rivals.