Three things the Redskins can learn from the New England Patriots

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – Roster flexibility is as important as continuity

The Patriots’ strategies won them this year’s championship, but one of the key reasons they were able to dominate so many facets of the game is their roster flexibility.

Year in and year out, the Patriots have a core of players they commit to. Tom Brady is an obvious inclusion, while players such as Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Marcus Cannon, Dont’a Hightower, and Devin McCourty have all stuck around.

At the same time, however, the Patriots have managed to earn a reputation as shrewd decision makers who never get too attached to replaceable, overpriced players.

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Tom Brady‘s team discounts help New England restock each year, but his generosity is only a piece of the Patriots roster flexibility equation. The Patriots know how to maintain their operation, and as you’ll see on the next slide, culture is a big part of that.

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