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I think Bill O'Brien is a solid coach and he should be calling the plays again. I think the...

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I think Bill O'Brien is a solid coach and he should be calling the plays again. I think the offense will be less predictable this season, in part because they'll have to be a bit more creative -- and establish a more physical identity -- without Wes Welker. As for the rookie running back, I could see it going either way. They have three backs entering the final year of their contracts (Morris, Taylor, Faulk), so there should be some thought to preparing for the future, but I think they can win with this group in 2010.

ESPNBoston's Mike Reiss on whether or not Bill O'Brien will be calling the offensive shots and whether or not they'll pick up an RB.