i dont think they are the same team from past years either....this was supposed to be a "transition year" and they have the best record in football....by no means am i calling for even a deep run in the playoffs (i think any # of teams can win the SB this year and new england is just one of those handful of teams)
having said that, i do believe come 2012-2013-2014 this team is gonna be FUC-KING LOADED....and we will have another dynasty here in new england...they are so loaded with draft picks its sick...
i feel for fans of teams who always seem to be bottom feeders (clevelands/buffalo/lions etc) i would have been happy with a 10-6, make the playoffs get beat in round1 or 2 and head into the offseason with a good young nucleus and a ton of draft picks and come back next year stronger and better.....what do we get instead....6-1 and the best record lololol....coaching makes all the difference IMO....brady said after the game ya we are 6-1 but if we end the year with 6wins we havent accomplished anything....belichek has these guys brainwashed...