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2016 NFL Week Two Hot Takes: End of the Tony Romo Era?

By Erik Lambert

Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the side line during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the side line during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Bill Belichick proves again Tom Brady is great but not essential

Tom Brady deserves every accolade he’s ever received. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback and a great leader who overcame a lot to become an all-time great. That being he is not the biggest reason the New England Patriots might be arguably the greatest dynasty ever. Why? Simple. Bill Belichick is the head coach and the team has consistently performed well even when Brady is out for any length of time. The devil has been in the details.

In the games Brady has not started since 2001 when he officially took over the job, the Patriots are 12-5. Belichick helped turn Matt Cassel into a multi-million dollar quarterback while Jimmy Garoppolo looked borderline unstoppable in his first two starts ever. It proves without a doubt that the Patriots are masters because of the system Belichick has built. Pieces may break down, but are then replaced, adjustments made and the engine keeps running.

Brady will always be great, but ironically his legacy is losing a little bit of its luster with each win the Patriots get without him.

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