I envisioned it. I believed it could happen. A fourth Patriots Super Bowl. The Pats-colored confetti fluttering down as the Lombardi Trophy is passed around from player to player. It was a real possibility this year.

If this was written a week ago, the tone of this entry would be different. It would be more optimistic. But yesterday’s Richard Seymour trade hurts the Patriots and puts into question the chances of winning it all.

Obviously the offense won’t be a problem. Besides the fact that QB Tom Brady is back, New England signed WR Joey Galloway to be the third receiver. And Fred Taylor will help a healthy (for now) Laurence Maroney carry the load at running back.

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