Maybe wait and see what the Pats do in the next 3-5 years rather than think their done after one year.
I doubt it takes them 25+ years to get back to an AFC Championship.
There’s 25 years worth of proof to say Jerry is a poor GM.
My assumption is that tom brady was the reason for the "dynasty" that the patriots had. The GM and coaching was given more credit than they deserved.
Besides that anomaly, teams don't stay on top for long.
Since the salary cap, there is usually a 1-3 year period where teams have a chance of winning. And that chance depends on a special player or group.
The patriots no longer have that anomaly. They have the same chance as the 31 other teams. They will need to hit on that special player or group of players that will give them that 1-3 year period, where they have a chance to win the superbowl. The odds are against them.
Since the superbowl wins, Jerry has had a few legitimate chances at winning a superbowl. He didn't win, but he put together a combination that could do it. That is better than a lot of teams during that time period. I don't think Jerry is as bad as some people think.
Since the salary cap 15 teams have won a superbowl. That is 27 years
Cowboys 2
Buccs 2
Patriots 6
Ravens 2
Giants 2
packers 2
Broncos 3
The cowboys 2 were together
Giants 2 were together
Broncos had 2 together
Steelers had 2 together
Patriots had 2 groups of 3 wins
the rest were separate time periods
So, besides the patriots, teams seem to win at max 1 or 2 superbowls with that special team. Brady had 2 sets of 3.
17 teams have not won a superbowl in the salary cap era.
My point is putting together a team that can win a superbowl is a big deal. Even if you dont win.