No thanks to Rogers, the amount of roster stripping would be very tough to fit his salary. I don't think he'll be any factor by '26. if not earlier. Jackson is so expensive the temptation is to have him run less which is the best part of his game. He's another one that I think will be well reduced by the end of '26 at the latest, and again another massive cut of the roster.Belichick doesn't have enough time left to "try for the next guy." It's gonna work with Mac or Zappe or "the next guy" will be trying to make it work for a new head coach of the Patriots. Belichick's window is why I would have accepted a run at Rodgers or been elated with a run at Jackson. Either of those two quarterbacks, on this team, could be successful within the next 2-3 seasons (which is the approximate time BB has left).
2-3 years and then a brick wall with those guys, stripped roster, no QB. That's not good for the brand. Obviously the last 3 years were no good either. If money not considered and Mac can't get into the top 12, I wouldn't sign him. We don't need a Carr/Cousins for mid big money, palookaville ala Ravens after they opened the vaults for Flacco.