That’s because in no way, shape or form were these New England Patriots considered Super Bowl tinder at the beginning of the NFL season. In fact, with the New York Giants poaching left tackle Nate Solder, one might think that this team was actually weaker than the group who lost to the Philadelphia Eagles last season.
But then, head coach Bill Belichick adapted the way only he can, and owner Bob Kraft now takes home his sixth Lombardi Trophy.
New York Giants fans get the consolation prize of saying Belichick was one of us, which shouldn’t provide solace, and merely represents something to say.