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Old 08-17-2008, 08:54 AM   #1
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16-0 was speciail, but, I am not sure I am happy to see anything but Championship banners flying over Gillette (ala the Celtics).

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'Owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft presented the players with rings. On one side of the ring, it reads "16-0 -- perfect season." On the other, it reads "18-1, AFC Championship."

In addition, a banner was made to commemorate the season, and it was unveiled at the ceremony, with Kraft pulling a rope as it came down from the ceiling. It will be displayed at Gillette Stadium, next to the team's Super Bowl banners.

"I think there were two things going on from last year - and one was that it was an extraordinary year that I don't think we got to savor and enjoy," Kraft said. "We accomplished something special as a team and organization last year, under tremendous scrutiny, more scrutiny than any team has ever been under.

"We went 16-0, we won 18 straight games, and then the 19th game ended so abruptly that all of us have had a sick feeling in our stomach...."
http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal..._or_18/?page=2
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kind of cheesy. if anything I am sure it will eat at the players and will serve as motivation

I bet BB ordered it.
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kind of cheesy. if anything I am sure it will eat at the players and will serve as motivation

I bet BB ordered it.
Jf you read on, you will find BB saying the week to week preparation, execution and accomplishment should be recognized.

I know I will appreciate 2007 much more WHEN we win another Superbowl. We need at least one more, in my mind, to really make the dynasty tops.
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It makes an important point. An inferior team beat us on a flukey play, but without question, 18-1 leaves NO DOUBT who the best team in the NFL was last year. There is no Lombardi, but I don't gather anyone has illusions that the Giants were even a great team in 2007, let alone the best.
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I don't like it. I prefer that only championships are "officially" celebrated.
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Old 08-17-2008, 09:12 AM   #6
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I don't know if the banner is the right thing (still better than celebrating an AFC Championship appearance with a 'Finalist' banner) but last year was special and should be remembered with something.
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It's there to serve a purpose.
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but last year was special and should be remembered with something.
Yeah... a barf bag.

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lame lame lame. losing the sb was bad enough . putting up a banner for second place is embarrassing. last year should be forgotten.
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It's there to serve a purpose.
I agree. Nothing is done haphazardly in this organization. Nothing like a constant reminder of an unfinished mission looming like a "specter" from a haunted season.
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