I guess the results of the games are a little similar but I think that Patriots team was a little bit smoke and mirrors on the defensive side of the ball where they really weren’t very good. The offense was just so smart and efficient and they never really had to climb out of any holes.
I think this year’s team is far more balanced all over the place. The defense is far better, especially in the secondary, while the offense is tougher to match up with. You’ve got the size of LaFell now, along with Gronk and Edelman in their prime. Throw Vereen in there too and this passing offense is full of matchup nightmares.
Are they better on the ground? Maybe not, but I think this is the most talented Patriots team since 2007.
