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The mighty New England Patriots haven't won a Ring since 2004, and have now lost their last 3 playoff games.........they must be done!!! Really, makes me think that Belichick and Brady are mere mortals after all. And when you think of it, the Pittsburgh Steelers need way more credit, having won 2 Rings (05 and 08) since the Pats last won a SB, and have a good shot at winning again this year. Based on my measly stats, that makes the Steelers the dynasty team, and Big Ben "The QB".
I digress......
The Pats are legendary, and Belichick and Brady will go down as 2 of the very best at what they do. But they are in a slump of some sort. And Tom needs to get it done before he loses some of his effectiveness.
ON THE OTHER HAND.....
The Pats were 14 and 2 this year, and almost everyone was betting on them to win it all once again. They looked unstoppable. Hard to believe they came up so short!! One thing I can say now, it sure looks like they missed a Randy Moss type after all. Someone who can break a long one....but how do you knock such an impressive team?
And here's the true upside.....just when they took a small dip a couple of years back, they seemed to rebuild the team so quickly with talented young players, still learning their jobs, that it appeared (and still appears) they will not be leaving the scene for years to come. As long as Brady stays healthy, this team is going to be tough to beat for as far out as I can see. This amazing draft process that keeps finding a way to have multiple 1sts or 2nds is scary. In 09 they picked up a first and 4 seconds.....in 10 they picked up a first and 3 seconds, and in 11 they have 2 firsts, 2 seconds and 2 thirds (so far). The talent they acquire is high quality, and therefore they do not lose momentum. In fact, with a strong Brady, this team may be better next year than this year.....14 and 2 is within reach. Amazing!
Okay......what does this all tell me? It tells me that the Pats are a team to be reckoned with for as long as I can tell. BUT it also tells me that Belichick and Brady can be beat, and have a definite mission going forward......to restore their playoff winning ways. BECAUSE, quite frankly, three straight playoff loses and no ring since 04 is not indicative of a dynasty of any sort.
I digress......
The Pats are legendary, and Belichick and Brady will go down as 2 of the very best at what they do. But they are in a slump of some sort. And Tom needs to get it done before he loses some of his effectiveness.
ON THE OTHER HAND.....
The Pats were 14 and 2 this year, and almost everyone was betting on them to win it all once again. They looked unstoppable. Hard to believe they came up so short!! One thing I can say now, it sure looks like they missed a Randy Moss type after all. Someone who can break a long one....but how do you knock such an impressive team?
And here's the true upside.....just when they took a small dip a couple of years back, they seemed to rebuild the team so quickly with talented young players, still learning their jobs, that it appeared (and still appears) they will not be leaving the scene for years to come. As long as Brady stays healthy, this team is going to be tough to beat for as far out as I can see. This amazing draft process that keeps finding a way to have multiple 1sts or 2nds is scary. In 09 they picked up a first and 4 seconds.....in 10 they picked up a first and 3 seconds, and in 11 they have 2 firsts, 2 seconds and 2 thirds (so far). The talent they acquire is high quality, and therefore they do not lose momentum. In fact, with a strong Brady, this team may be better next year than this year.....14 and 2 is within reach. Amazing!
Okay......what does this all tell me? It tells me that the Pats are a team to be reckoned with for as long as I can tell. BUT it also tells me that Belichick and Brady can be beat, and have a definite mission going forward......to restore their playoff winning ways. BECAUSE, quite frankly, three straight playoff loses and no ring since 04 is not indicative of a dynasty of any sort.
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