Expectations can create pressure for coaches and their respective teams. At the same time, they can also free teams from a cumbersome weight on their collective backs.
It just depends on the view.
Consider the Patriots.
Jerod Mayo is replacing a legendary coach. He’s following Bill Belichick, who while falling off in recent years, still helped produce six Super Bowl wins.
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