What the Pats will definitely and possibly lose:
- They will miss Crennel, Weis, and maybe some other assistants who go with Crennel or join Saban in Miami.
- Some free agents they might lose: David Givens (all he does is catch playoff touchdowns), Stephen Neal (who turning into a very good lineman), and Adam Vinatieri (oh God, please no).
- Veterans who could retire or be released for cap space. Ty Law, Troy Brown, Ted Johnson, David Patten,Roman Phifer, Rodney Harrison (I heard a rumor he's thought about retiring).
- During preseason, people were excited about the Pats first round tight end, Ben Watson, and third round safety Gus Scott. Injured this year, but with them coming back it will be like adding top draft choices to their team. Defensive Marquis Hill was a second round pick who didn't play much because he's so young, but he could help next year.
- The Pats also had high hopes for defensive lineman Rodney Bailey. Injured this year, but he'll be back.
- The above players contributed nothing this year. It's unrealistic to say they'll all be good next year, but I'm sure at least 2 players from that group will play a significant role in next years team.
- Also returning will be DT/MLB/FB Dan Klecko and starting right tackle Tom Ashworth
- Randall Gay and Asante Samuel were trusted in man to man coverage in the Super Bowl against the best receiver in the league. Think they'll be confident next year when they face those Jets receivers?
- Wilfork, Warren, Jarvis Green, Asante Samuel, Randal Gay, Eugene Wilson, Deion Branch, Bethel Johnson, Daniel Graham, Dan Koppen, and Dexter Reid are all young players who should be better next year.
- By the way, most quarterbacks don''t reach their prime until their late twenties/early thirties. Brady's 27-years-old
- Colvin looks like he'll be better next year.
- For some reason, I trust Belichick and Pioli to draft well and sign some free agents that will help
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