We can blame the players, but who is going to hold them accountable? There's a reason you don't hear about all the 'soft' and 'unprepared' players on the Patriots.... because Belichick gives them the boot or a benching if they don't get in line. I think it was Gronk that pointed out how the Cowboys were practicing inside while the Patriots were practicing outside in the cold and that's what gave them the advantage. Why did Demarcus Ware look washed up and overpaid here and yet he goes to Denver and is part of a superbowl winning team? Same with Martellus Bennett. The problem is there is no discipline being imposed from the leadership here. If this player or that player is lazy, you attempt to motivate them and if they don't step up, you send them on their way.