The flawed Patriots face a harsh truth: only the very best teams get a Super Bowl sequel
by Oliver Connolly from on (#73EG8)
Successful reruns are rare in the NFL. And New England showed enough holes on Sunday to suggest making it back to the big dance soon will be tough
The greatest lie a fanbase tells itself is that there is always next year.
It is the softest landing spot in sport, a comfort blanket after a crushing defeat. Next year, we'll be healthier. Next year, we'll fix our offensive line. Next year, we'll add that superstar receiver and retain all our guys. Next year.
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