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Poor Brady. He doesn't have his elite receiving squad anymore. In hindsight, I'm sure the Pats are kicking themselves for letting Welker go.

Someone on this board(CRedskinsRule?)asked if this was the year NE faltered. It's starting to look that way. No good receivers are a lock to play this season except for Amendola, and Danny Woodhead's gone. If their defense isn't better than last season, I can't see them finishing above 9-7.

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Brady has won Super Bowls with rather crappy receivers before. This does not mean that he will again - but it also means we should be cautious in declaring the demise of the Pats for receiver reasons alone.

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[quote=Lotus;1013214].... but it also means we should be cautious in declaring the demise of the Pats for receiver reasons alone.[/quote]

Nah, **** it! Grab the pitchforks and burning brands! Burn the Franchise!

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[quote=RedskinRat;1013216]Nah, **** it! Grab the pitchforks and burning brands! Burn the Franchise![/quote]

No, please don't do that! Then the Patriot's bandwagon fans would have to find another team, and some of them just might chose the Redskins. :doh:

I know the Patriots have some loyal fans, but for some reason, it seems like they have more bandwagon fans than any other team. Maybe it's just me.

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[quote=Lotus;1013214]Brady has won Super Bowls with rather crappy receivers before. This does not mean that he will again - but it also means we should be cautious in declaring the demise of the Pats for receiver reasons alone.[/quote]

Agreed. For years Brady threw to a bunch of joe schmoes and had success. I won't believe they are heading downhill until it happens.

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Pats have had 12 straight winning seasons, can't really bet against that

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1013235]Pats have had 12 straight winning seasons, can't really bet against that[/quote]

True, true. But Brady's getting older; Welker, who's been a big part of their success, is gone; Woodhead's gone; Ridley hasn't proven he can be a reliable runner; and the defense has never been among the best.

I don't know, perhaps not this year, but every dog has his day, and I think the Patriot's day is coming to a close.

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Eventually the pats will fall but that division is still pretty bad, miami,buff and ny are all bad teams.

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[quote=SirLK26;1013221]No, please don't do that! Then the Patriot's bandwagon fans would have to find another team, and some of them just might chose the Redskins. :doh:

I know the Patriots have some loyal fans, but for some reason, it seems like they have more bandwagon fans than any other team. Maybe it's just me.[/quote]

Oh come on, Pats fans are not bandwagon fans, they're just Red Sox fans who need to pass the time after baseball season is over.

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[QUOTE=SirLK26;1013221]No, please don't do that! Then the Patriot's bandwagon fans would have to find another team, and some of them just might chose the Redskins. :doh:

I know the Patriots have some loyal fans, [B]but for some reason, it seems like they have more bandwagon fans than any other team. Maybe it's just me.[/[/B]QUOTE]

It's not just you, It looks that way to me to.

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[quote=Lotus;1013214]Brady has won Super Bowls with rather crappy receivers before. This does not mean that he will again - but it also means we should be cautious in declaring the demise of the Pats for receiver reasons alone.[/quote]

He was younger and had a far better defense than what they have now. Brady was 27 years old when his best receiver was Reche Caldwell.

While I don't think it is all gloom and doom for N.E., I don't think they will be the juggernaut they once were. But I am sure they'll find a way to win. I do find it puzzling that with all of the resources they've had (especially their draft picks), they've not given Brady any weapons (other than Gronk).

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[quote=Ruhskins;1013272]He was younger and had a far better defense than what they have now. Brady was 27 years old when his best receiver was Reche Caldwell.

While I don't think it is all gloom and doom for N.E., I don't think they will be the juggernaut they once were. But I am sure they'll find a way to win. I do find it puzzling that with all of the resources they've had (especially their draft picks), [B]they've not given Brady any weapons[/B] (other than Gronk).[/quote]

It seems they gave Hernandez a weapon. :)

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1013246]Eventually the pats will fall but that division is still pretty bad, miami,buff and ny are all bad teams.[/quote]

The Dolphins are better than you think. If they find a running game they can win 9-10 games.

[QUOTE=skinsfaninok;1013246]Eventually the pats will fall but that division is still pretty bad, miami,buff and ny are all bad teams.[/QUOTE]

Anyone recall why the Niners were dominant in the late 80's through the 90's? Same reason. Weak division.