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Despite losing the Super Bowl, the 2007 Patriots rank first all-time by Elo — in fact, they’re the only team with a composite rating higher than 1800. The 2004 Pats are right behind them in second place; those two editions of the Patriots are the only teams in pro football history to end a season with an Elo of more than 1800. Many readers will doubtless slap an asterisk on their accomplishments, what with Spygate, Deflategate, Radiogate and the like. But in the sense of pure statistical dominance, Elo says the best Patriots teams have no historical equal.8

The Best NFL Teams Of All Time, According To Elo | FiveThirtyEight

Still waiting for the NFL Film’s Missing Rings 2007 Patriots edition. No loss can ever top that loss, but you still have to love the 2007 Patriots’ epic ride. So many personal things came from that season for me, this blog would certainly not exist if it hadn’t been for that team and Spygate and everything else that happened that year. So I try to see the silver lining of the 2007 Patriots, and it certainly stings just a tiny bit less after 2014.

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When I came here, just talking to coach, I believe that this place is not the same as any other place,“ Martin said Friday after his first practice as a Patriot. "These guys they go out to practice and work hard every day. I mean, you see it. That’s why they win championships.

Keshawn Martin

Somewhere Bill O’Brien’s blood pressure just went up a few PSI. Do they measure blood pressure in PSI? They should.

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Mike, if you could play any position for the Patriots (minus QB) what would it be and why? Disregarding body type, size, and all that other normally important physical attributes.

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Ha! Love it. For a little flashback article about how very very bad I was at actual football check this out. And yes it includes pictures of me, possibly the worst tackle to ever play the game.

But if we can throw out my lack of speed and strength I always wanted to be a linebacker or fullback growing up. Probably because those are two positions you didn’t need great speed to play, so now in fantasy land I’d probably want to be a safety like McCourty. 

Would love making the calls, seeing the plays develop from the back end and coming up to deliver some big hits. I was a defensemen in hockey and I think this is probably the closest thing to that.

What’s the best way you think is it to attack the buffalo defense? Quick passes and screens? And what about the buffalo offense? Should we stack up against the run and dare them to beat us through the air?

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Check out today’s gameplan article for a lot more on this. But generally you do try to use their aggression against them with misdirection and screens, and a quick pace that doesn’t allow them to get into all their disguises. You can’t let them dictate, you must make them react to what you’re doing. Once they get on their heels it can be a long night for them.

I do think we see more of a “base” defense, and very possibly a 3-4 which is their run-stopping package. It’s similar to the Super Bowl gameplan and I think we’ll see more Brown-Siliga inside than someone like Grissom who is too light to be a DT in this game.

Put the game in Taylor’s hands and make him read coverage, go through progressions and execute without turning the ball over. Maybe he has that game in him again this weekend, but history tells us that he’ll likely make a critical mistake if the Pats play disciplined enough and shut down the run.

What are your thoughts on Keyshawn Martin? Texans fans seem glad to have gotten rid of him, and I’m of the impression that he won’t crack the WR lineup.

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I think he’s really about depth and protecting Edelman and Amendola in the return game. Highly doubt he plays a significant role unless someone gets dinged, but he has experience in what is a similar system and can back up multiple positions. He’ll stick around until LaFell comes back and then he’s likely gone unless he really makes some plays in whatever limited opportunities he gets.