Mike Vrabel

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by ChiefRon

Fair enough, if he were cut he wouldn't have come here.

So tell me, since I haven't got a clue.

What veterans did you guys bring in early on in the BB/Pioli era to "teach" the young guys how to win?

I remember Seau, but that was after you had already won a SB or two, wasn't it?

Yeah, Seau was later, much later.

Keep in mind that the Patriots team Belichick inherited in 2000 was fundamentally different from teh group of kids you have:

1. Starting QB was Drew Bledsoe -- 7 year veteran, pro bowler, and one SB appearance.

2. The team started 2000 just 3 years removed from a SB appearance, with playoff appearances and victories within the last couple of years.

3. Seasoned vets: Bledsoe, Bruschi, Ty Law, Lawyer Milloy, Willie McGinest, Bruce Armstrong,

You've got Tony Gonzalez and a bunch of kids, basically.