Will New England make it to their 4th straight Super Bowl?

[N o o d l e s]

I’d never predict them to go to the Super Bowl because it’s just so difficult, but they’ll be in the AFCCG. So I’d say there’s a 50/50 chance.

 

[c9777666]

I’d never predict them to go to the Super Bowl because it’s just so difficult, but they’ll be in the AFCCG. So I’d say there’s a 50/50 chance.

Forget the AFCCG, god forbid the local reaction if they don’t get a first round bye

 

[N o o d l e s]

Forget the AFCCG, god forbid the local reaction if they don’t get a first round bye

That would be surprising, I guess. But with the streak they're on, anything less than the AFCCG would be surprising and disappointing.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

They win #7 this year. Everyone cries, Tom retires.

 

[Boeser Fan]

They win #7 this year. Everyone cries, Tom retires.

They win #7 this year. Everyone cries, Tom retires.

Nope, his whole brand is based on playing until age 45.

 

[c9777666]

They win #7 this year. Everyone cries, Tom retires.

And the SB ratings would be even lower than last year if that happens

 

[Scandale du Jour]

And the SB ratings would be even lower than last year if that happens

And as a Pats fan.... why the hell would I care?

 

[Tuggy]

I never like to assume they are going to the Super Bowl coming into a season.

They've got a solid group again and certainly one of the favorites.

KC probably their biggest competition. There's a handful of teams that can be dangerous aswell.

 

[solventless710]

And the SB ratings would be even lower than last year if that happens

God forbid the SB ratings dip again. The NFL makes north of $15 billlion in revenue a year. How will they cope?

 

[member 157595]

Forget the AFCCG, god forbid the local reaction if they don’t get a first round bye

No sane football fan in New England expects the Patriots to maintain the status quo forever or even after Brady and Belichick leave for good.

But they have a right to enjoy their football team while they are good and do not have to apologize for it.

 

[justafan22]

God forbid the SB ratings dip again. The NFL makes north of $15 billlion in revenue a year. How will they cope?

Ratings won't dip if it's a Pats vs Cowboys/Eagles/Packers/Saints SB

 

[c9777666]

Ratings won't dip if it's a Pats vs Cowboys/Eagles/Packers/Saints SB

After last year, I think Patriots fatigue may be at an all time high. If the Pats play the Cowboys, I won’t watch.

 

[pockets]

After last year, I think Patriots fatigue may be at an all time high. If the Pats play the Cowboys, I won’t watch.

Do you ever not bitch about anything?

 

[Ivan13]

After last year, I think Patriots fatigue may be at an all time high. If the Pats play the Cowboys, I won’t watch.

Boo hoo.

I sure hope they make it again.

 

[TomP24684]

Boo hoo.

I sure hope they make it again.

I don’t know why fans are more entitled, expecting big things for their chosen team, regardless of quality of management etc, rather than appreciative of sustained excellence.

Don’t be all rankled the patriots are good, be bitter that your own team is subpar and aim your venom at the right place.

 

[DangleCity]

And the SB ratings would be even lower than last year if that happens

Why do you care about the ratings?

 

[kingsholygrail]

Why not? They've done everything else except go undefeated.

 

[Voight]

It wouldn't shock me if they did.

Even without Gronk their roster is still really solid, their defence shut down the Rams high powered offence at the SB and you potentially have a healthy Josh Gordon joining back at some point. You should never bet against the Brady/Belichik duo.

 

[Voight]

And the SB ratings would be even lower than last year if that happens

And the NFL will still make millions off their TV deal + championship merchandise.

 

[PanthersPens62]

Now they HAVE to make the Super Bowl!

 

[SouthGeorge]

Now they HAVE to make the Super Bowl!

I'm pretty sure all the bandwagons aren't Celtic fans too

 

[rangerssharks414]

After last year, I think Patriots fatigue may be at an all time high. If the Pats play the Cowboys, I won’t watch.

I get that hating all of the good teams is the popular thing to do, but jeez.

The Pats are the favorite to make the big game from the AFC, but the favorite doesn't always win.

 

[darko]

Do you ever not ***** about anything?

It's just what he does.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Do you ever not ***** about anything?

You shoulda seen his posts after the flames were knocked out of the playoffs

 

[member 157595]

I don’t know why fans are more entitled, expecting big things for their chosen team, regardless of quality of management etc, rather than appreciative of sustained excellence.

Don’t be all rankled the patriots are good, be bitter that your own team is subpar and aim your venom at the right place.

but waaaaaa it's not fair! participation trophies for everyone!!!

It's not the Patriots' fault the rest of the teams in their division are run like shit.