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HOUSTON
Tom Brady walked onto the stage and into a spotlight Monday night at Minute Maid Park. Highlights played on the giant video screen and fans who plunked down at least $20 to see him return to his Super Bowl throne listened intently as he was interviewed by the media.
Even upon the Patriots' arrival, this already was shaping into one of the most venomous rivalries in the NFL. Historic. Vengeful. It's Brady (TB12, Tom Terrific) and Bill Belichick with a chance for redemption.
Not against the Falcons.
The real opponent for Brady, Belichick and the Patriots in Super Bowl LI is NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.