Recent Patriots' draft classes haven't been overly kind to Bill the GM and Harry unfortunately became the poster boy for those struggles identifying new talent via the draft.
You can make an argument for each of the four players on the list, and how their successes or failures directly impact the team's wellbeing. But only one can be crowned MVP of The Hub.
Whether they win the Finals or not, the C's are positioned to compete for a return to this point in upcoming seasons. Can we say the same about the other three teams that call Boston/New England home?
Both players are set up for what we New Englanders hope will be long and successful careers for the home teams. When it's all said and done, do you think Tatum or Jones will have more rings to their credit?
The Patriots made a move down the board, then another to replenish their offensive line, selecting guard Cole Strange with the 29th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Yesterday on Merloni & Fauria, the subject was broached that Matt Patricia is now the third most important member of the organization. I don't know about you, but if that's the case, it doesn't inspire a ton of confidence in me...