Would’ve been easier to just sign Dalton for the league min rather than illegally steal the Bengals’ signs.
But to answer that article. Belichicks ego wont let them tank. They still have one of the best oline in the league and a pretty good defense, with a very underrated running game. I suspect this team will be modeled similarity to the 2000-2001 team. That is, built around the defense, conservative play calling and telling Stidham just don't f it up. I think between BB and the defense they should be good enough to go 9-7 and challenge for a playoff spot. Whether they can go beyond that will depend on how good "Stid" can be.