Since 2000, I think the Patriots have to be considered to have been the dominant franchise in the league. I will even go so far as to say they are the model for what many franchises are trying to put into place for themselves. But when there is another New England Super Bowl championship team, it will not be related to the champions of the past on the field by anything other than possibly the same coach and same quarterback. It will be a different era of champions. Dominant, yes. Dynasty, no.
But I do know that this has been the greatest era for the Boston sports fan. I often wish my father could have been around for some of these championships.....
And then there is the looming labor agreement to be dealt with..... I think we're going to see a lock out.
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