despite lose in playoff game , Pats had a great season

[Saltheart]

We could argue the why's of it but I am saying regardless of why , the new rules have significantly changed the game by making it very hard on the Defense.

[nightfighter]

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.

[Slipknot]

I agree Saltheart



the Pats' dynasty ended the moment Tyree caught the ball with his helmet

I don't think any dynasty has to last a decade

if the steelers win this year, I will go into a serious depression


I am happy for what the Patriots have accomplished in recent history, and grateful

[MarshCappa]

I don't consider this season a good one at all. They play for one reason. To win the final game. They got bounced hard. I'm sure no one associated with the team feels it was a successful season.

[Raider Ronnie]

Have the Pats won a playoff game since the "Spygate" cameras were shut off ..............
Pats fans are so quick with the "Dynasty" title and calling themselves greatest team ever, Brady & Belichick greatest ever...............
Great run they have had but some flaws doing it like spygate ........
Not exactly like they had a convincing win in their 3 super bowls (maybe against Eagles)
Plenty of luck over the run they have had also.
Why not just enjoy if for what it has been , a grreat run !
My opinion. NE / Boston fans have a Nepolean complex , especially when it comes with New Yorkers !

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Have the Pats won a playoff game since the "Spygate" cameras were shut off ..............

I'm pretty sure 2007 was the BillBelichek "FU" tour when they made it to the superbowl after the whole Spygate thing

[BigFish]

Ya.....they were cheating....thats why they are a great team. If anyone believes that they can't possibly be more ignorant!