He is a lead blocker. He has almost no carries in his career. He had 12 last yr. before that he had 3. http://www.nfl.com/player/vontaleach/2505777/profile
I have not really watched what the NFC GM's are doing so I can't make any comment there. The Squealers also were helped having the new stadium built. It allowed them to sign guys and not lose everyone the second they were FA's. The made it to so many AFCC games during the 90's it is sick.
There is a reason why NE has been in 5 of 11 SB's since they turned it around. They treat picks like gold. They get them as often as possible. It is something that should be copied.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/patriots/story/2012-02-05/receivers-defense-targets-for-patriots-in-offseason/52991734/1 Welker might not be back in NE.
1999 5-11 2000 5-11 2001 5-11 2002 5-11 Parcells gets to Dallas 2003 10-6 2004 6-10 2005 9-7 2006 9-7 Parcells leaves Dallas 2007 13-3 2008 9-7 2009 11-5 2010 6-10 2011 8-8 So I am seeing 4 straight losing seasons before Parcells. They have been a consistent winner since he was there. I would point more at the GM in Dallas for their issues. Miami has crappy ownership who has no idea what the hell they are doing.