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Mike Preston: It’s time for Bill Belichick and Tom Brady to retire so other teams have a chance

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Maybe New England coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady will retire soon.

That appears to be the only hope for the 31 other teams in the NFL. If Belichick, 64, and Brady, 39, walk away soon, the other teams have a chance. If not, the Patriots’ reign could last a few more years.

It was evident again Sunday night when New England overcame a 25-point second-half deficit by scoring 19 in the fourth quarter. The Patriots went on to defeat Atlanta, 34-28, in overtime.