There's no question luck has played a part in the New England Patriots building the NFL's greatest dynasty, but there are plenty of things they do differently than the other 31 teams that puts them in a better position for consistent success.
Patriots wide receiver and Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman did a great job encapsulating his team's roster-building philosophy during a recent interview with NBC Sports' Peter King.
"I think they (the Patriots) grade people differently, honestly," Edelman told King. "They don't want distractions. They want guys that are versatile.