I really never thought I'd see an NFL team go undefeated. Even when the Broncos and more recently the Colts went deep into the regular season without losing I just didn't think it would happen. It only takes a few key plays to blow a game. A tipped ball, a key penalty, a fumble, or just an uncharacteristic performance by one of the team's stars. The Patriots have been able to minimize those types of mistakes this year, and have fought back in the 4th quarter of the games where they've been down. Yeah, they've had a few close calls (the Ravens in particular really could have knocked them off), but this is a great team, and an undefeated season is a remarkable accomplishment.
Now fellow Pats fans, let's all heed the advice of Bill Belichick and savor the 16-0 mark just for a few days, and then get our focus back onto the next opponent, whoever that might be. It won't truly be a perfect season until the Pats win the Superbowl, and the playoff run is going to be just as tough as the close regular season games they've played this year. The Colts in particular are playing good football, and nobody is even talking about them even though they're on the verge of going 14-2. Hopefully the Pats and Colts square off again in the AFC Championship Game in a few weeks. They've clearly been the two best teams all season and it should make for another memorable game. Go Pats!
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It's a testament to the Pats organization and structure. The league is no longer designed to have a dynasty franchise and Kraft and the Pats have done just that.
I understand the notion of having small and large market teams having an equal chance any given year, but really find that having multiple tough teams and dynasty teams make the playoffs and regular season more enjoyable. If nothing else, the Pats are a throwback in every sense of the word.
What's old is in again!