Analyzing New England’s Biggest Concern Heading into 2012

August 8, 2012   ·   Marc Freshman   ·   Jump to comments

Only a few months removed from their last Super Bowl appearance, the New England Patriots have spent the offseason infusing their roster with fresh talent in a quest for a fourth banner.
Expectations are high this season, but those expectations are coupled with an enormous task: No team has reached back-to-back Super Bowls since 2003 and 2004. Of course, the Patriots were the ones who accomplished that feat, so this situation is familiar to Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
The question is: How likely are they to get back to the Super Bowl in 2012?
My feelings on the subject are mixed.
On one hand, I'm 100 percent confident in Tom Brady. Having just turned 35, Brady shows no signs of wear and tear. His efficiency continues to be nothing short of remarkable.
If you ask me, I'll hang on to Brady for as long as humanly possible. He recently told the media, "Hopefully, I'm still talking to you guys when I'm 42."
I'll take him until he's 50. 
I'm not...

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