The Days of Yesteryear: A Suggestion

In yesterday's intentional loss to the Miami Chowder,
Hatriot's backup Doug Flutie attempted an extra
point in the old style, drop kicking the ball through
the uprights for the point after.

INEPT takes this opportunity to suggest that the
Hatriots continue exploring the revitalization of
such football anachronisms in this week's playoff
game with the Jacksonville Kittens. Here are some
suggestions:

• Leather Helmets: Why use the clunky, metallic, protective
  modern helmets we have grown so used to? The old style leather
  helmets are lighter, sleeker, and retain their utility with
  a good oiling twice a week.


• No Forward Passes: Knute Rockne ushered in the era
  of the forward pass - why shouldn't Bill Belichoke usher it out?
  Stick to handoffs and fancy lateral plays for a quarter,
  a half, or even the entire game!


• Rugby-style scoring: Why demand six points for a touchdown,
  when a try was only worth 3 points back in 1957? Explicitly
  arrange for your touchdowns to count for this more humble
  amount.

By reverting to this traditional style, how could the Hatriots lose?
Just some kindly advice from your friends here at INEPT.