This past week has been extra tough for New England Patriots fans.
As a matter of fact, I think it is the equivalent to — and maybe just a little bit more devastating than — losing the Super Bowl. As terrible as losing that perfect season was back in 2007, this might top it, shockingly.
The fans of New England have had a week to digest the fact that all the rumors going around for several months were true, in that Tom Brady wouldn’t be returning to the Patriots in 2020. He decided not to retire either, which probably would’ve been easier for the fans to accept.