u25a0 1. So many questions remain unanswered about the Patriots at this crucial point in their history, a moment in time when their unprecedented dynasty is — with sadness and some denial from New Englanders and with great glee for the rest of the football-loving country — revealing an expiration date. Those answers, all of the confirmations and truths, will come bit by bit in the months ahead. You know the questions — they were a loud part of the conversation even before this season ended Saturday night with a 20-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Will Tom Brady play in the NFL again?