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Mike Dussault

The Patriots Cycle Was Completed in 2010

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I was watching the America’s Game video for the 2003 Patriots and was reminded of something that I realized after the Pats crapped the bed against the Ravens in 2009. During the last decade of dominance for the New England Patriots they experienced every possible ending to a season:

  • Super Bowl Champs: 2001, 2003, 2004
  • Super Bowl Losers: 2007
  • AFCCG Losers: 2006
  • AFCDG Losers: 2005
  • AFCWC Losers: 2009
  • Miss Playoffs: 2002, 2008 (both due to tie breakers)

Look there’s no doubt the “Dynasty” is over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still win the Super Bowl, folks. Personally I am enjoying the process of re-building and when we win again it will be new and fresh, not necessarily expected.

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Patriots Schwag Hunt: Giant Helmet Jacket

This sweet jacket is on sale for $61, down from $99 so get over to NFLShop.com and make a purchase. Personally I just find this jacket lazy, whoever designed it just decided to throw the huge helmet patch on the back. Why not just buy a helmet instead and wear that? Who does this jacket appeal to? People who love helmets but hate wearing things on their head I guess.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-schwag-hunt-giant-helmet-jacket-this/

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Patriots Ebay Find: Belichick Hope T-Shirt

This t-shirt applies to the 2010 Patriots Defense and why we have reason to believe it could be pretty good. At the very least it will be better than it was last year.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-ebay-find-belichick-hope-t-shirt-this/

Nuggets from Mike Reiss’ Pats Chat

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Don’t have time to sift through Patriots master beat reporter Mike Reiss’ chat? We got you covered with the most interesting tid bits:

– I think Crable is on the bubble. Right now, he’s ahead of the rookies simply based on experience. I thought he got some quality reps at today’s practice in the base 3-4. So I wouldn’t count him out yet, but I sense the coaching staff is poking and prodding to try to bring out the best in him.

But keep an eye on second-year LB Thomas Williams. I think he’s had a solid showing this offseason and is giving himself a chance to be a surprise candidate.

– I’ve noticed Derrick Burgess playing more of that traditional OLB role than we saw last year, when he was mostly a sub rusher playing forward and not backwards.

– (On who’s getting the most playing time beside Meriweather) Probably an even split with McGowan and Chung. With McGowan not practicing, it’s opened the door for Chung a bit.

– [Wilhite’s] probably their top slot corner right now. I think they are still high on him.

– Spikes has a long way to go. That was one of the notes I scribbled down today after watching how his reps came after Jerod Mayo, Gary Guyton, Tyrone McKenzie and Thomas Williams. He could make up the ground in training camp, but right now, he looks deep on the depth chart, which is to be expected for a rookie at that position.

– (Top 3 Storylines for Training Camp) 1. Wes Welker’s status; 2. How do they piece it together at OLB?; 3. What is the story with Logan Mankins and Tom Brady when it comes to contracts and how is that affecting things?

– I can’t get over how big Gronkowski’s hands are. They are like catcher’s mitts. Hernandez has missed this week (undisclosed physical ailment), while Price remains out because Ohio hasn’t graduated yet. I watch Tate and the first word that comes to mind is “raw” but there is potential there. Going to be fun to watch him in training camp.