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A top NFL executive formally of the Patriots said something very humbling to me on his way to an interview with another team; “the only reason I’m getting this interview is because Tom Brady makes us all look good”. I thought the comment to be spot on. As coaches and front office execs are crisscrossing the country right now interviewing for top jobs, I chatted with some current and former top football people about the traits needed to build a multiple Super Bowl winning dynasty. These are the five building blocks.
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