The Patriots have been the golden standard of success for nearly two decades, and it’s difficult to find a more impressive run by a pro sports team anywhere. The five rings and eight Super Bowl appearances are well known, but the consistency of this quarterback/coach pairing is astounding.
Since Brady took over at quarterback, the Patriots have enjoyed 17 consecutive winning seasons, including double-digit wins in 15 straight years. And somehow the dominance has intensified this decade. The last season in which New England won fewer than 12 games was 2009, and the Patriots have at least made it to the AFC Championship Game each of the last seven seasons.