Imperator

If that were the case, we lose against the Rams in 01 for sure. but would win in 07. So either way we still end up with 3 Superbowls.

Not to mention the fact that playing just ONE football game is as demanding and phyiscally taxing on the body as playing a series in any other sport.

JSn

I know, just from a statistical point of view it would be nice.

Ah well, we're grabbing the next SB so no biggie.

TheGodInAGreyHoodie

I believe the Patriots 2007 season ought be celebrated, not mourned.

It was a really really impressive season.

Only one loss all season.

Multiple records broken.

AFC Champions.

Of the 32 teams, only one team had a more impressive season. The Patriots have a lot to be proud of and a lot to celebrate. The season may not have been perfect but it was a great season.

If you want to know what a failed season, buy the Dolphins 2007 highlight video or check out the Patriots 1990 season.

It wasn't a bad season, IT WAS ALMOST PERFECT!

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BelichickFan

There's a difference between "legitimate champion" and "best team".

The Patriots were obviously the best team. However the Giants were the legitimate Champion.

On the banner, I would forget the AFC Champion stuff. And I would modify the banner to "16-0 Perfect Regular Season".

PatsDeb

Yuck. This smacks of the Colt's dumb banners which we have always made fun of. I am proud of the 16-0 season, but without the Superbowl, it doesn't feel like a banner moment.

RayClay

Yes, It is bush league. Maybe the rings could have a helmet with two hands crossed where the neck would be.

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Typically, I read too fast and now see what I referred to was the rings. I'll be curious what the banner says.

To quote a wise person :

blackglass3

Actually, it's the exact same thing. Unless it is there for motivational purposes and gets taken down after the Super Bowl 43 win, then it's ok with me.

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DefenseRules

I absolutely agree with you. We have some ungreatful fans in this forum. They didn't win the Super Bowl so EVERYTHING ELSE THAT THEY ACCOMPLISHED IS NOTHING. The Patriots accomplished something very special last year. I remember when we couldn't win more than 2 games much less 18 games. Let them celebrate it. They should be proud of it. They didn't close the deal. If you want to hold that agains them, that's your right as a fan. This fan is proud of her team. They made some history last year. Think about that for a second. I remember when our team was the doormat of the NFL. All we did was LOSE. Now they are making history and breaking records.

The Super Bowl loss was hard to take. It really was. But you know what was harder? That shadow that hung over the team before they even played the game. THANK YOU, YOU PIECE OF **** JOHN TOMASE!! That morning when I heard the news, it felt like bad karma was everywhere. Instead of anticipating the game, I had to listen to constant SPYGATE crap. I had a bad feeling in my stomach all day leading up to the game...and we all saw the outcome.

I'm over that loss now, and I'm looking forward to the new season. For the first time this weekend I looked back at our 2007 season. Guys what our team Accomplished was Awesome. All of the other teams in the league will be fighting to even come close to what the Pats did last year. The Super Bowl loss made me forget how special the 2007 really was. The season deserves to be celebrated. Hopefully, it gives them even more FOCUS AND MOTIVATION for the upcoming season. The haters would like us to forget that our team did some special things last year. They want us to hate on our team for losing the Super Bowl. I won't let them win.

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Patjew

There's been alot to be proud of over the years. Not any of those were commemorated with a banner or rings. Especially not those that ended with one of the biggest heartbreaks of my life.

No one is saying anyone shouldn't be proud of 18-0. But I like my banners to be for championships, not for an awesome run and then falling short. Every time I'll see that banner, which will be every home game soon enough, I'll be reminded of that fall.

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