First, let me say thanks for you do. Second, this is more of a vent than a complaint. I’ve been a Pats fan for a very long time, but I have to say, this is the most depressed I’ve felt after a playoff loss (2007 notwithstanding). It’s probably an accumulation of playoff futility over the last 6 or 7 years. I just lost faith in BB and Brady. I know I sound like a spoiled brat, but for the first time, I feel the Pats will not win another Superbowl any time soon. I hope I’m wrong.

Thanks, and I hear you, it’s frustrating to keep getting so close and keep falling short. Sometimes I wonder what is worse, having low enough expectations that you’re thrilled to play in a conference championship, or being so used to it that anything less than a Super Bowl win is devastating.

Remember when the Jets thought they were on top of the world because they lost in back-to-back AFC Championships? Like that was a sign that they were on the cusp of winning it all?

Doesn’t feel the same for Pats fans right now and we’ve been to THREE straight AFC Championships and even won one.

I actually feel better than I have with the way the season ended this year since I was when the won Super Bowl 39. Why? Expectations were kind of reduced to begin with and injuries lowered them even more.

It was just cemented this season how well the Patriots are coached and how hard they compete. Say what you will about Belichick’s personnel misfires, but he has quite a solid core that play how he wants them to play.

With those guys in place I’m more convinced than ever that this team will be in contention for a Super Bowl every season BB is there, and likely even after Brady retires.

Hang in there, let’s just put 2013 behind us and focus on taking that next step this year.