New England Patriots
Some might find the Patriots an interesting choice for this list. When have quarterback Tom Brady and Co. ever not been winning more than losing?
This is why continuing the trend before Brady becomes a senior citizen is key. Just because the Patriots have won five championships with Brady doesn’t mean they are going to roll over and play dead.
The head coach/quarterback duo of Bill Belichick and Brady won’t rule the NFL forever. Belichick might just step down once Tom Terrific does. The Patriots’ organization would then be starting from near scratch.
Brady turns 40 in August and envisions himself playing for several more years. It would be quite miraculous if that came true. But the Patriots should keep the mindset that each year Brady plays could be his last.
Furthermore, the Patriots declined to trade backup Jimmy Garoppolo despite the fact they could have received a pretty large ransom for him. Does Belichick and the team know something about the longevity of Brady that we don’t know?
Either way, the Patriots should ride the Brady train while it is trudging down the tracks, full steam ahead.