This is just the beginning of a new run. We have a good young RB, O-line, D-line, a QB in his prime and we are re-loading at the "weaker" positions through free agency and likely the draft.
This team is positioning itself for at least 5 MORE years of contending for a Super Bowl. BB and Pioli have a plan and it is by no means the beginning of the end.
In the draft look for a young ILB to learn from Bruschi and Vrabel. A David Harris or more likely, Buster Davis, will be brought in and groomed to take over.
Also look for at least 2 new members in the secondary. Add 2 picks in the secondary, as well as the return of Wilson, Gay and Harrison, and this unit goes from a weakness to a strength.
In addition, I expect a mid round back to be drafted, like a Darius Walker from ND. If you look at Morris' deal, if reported correctly, the Pats could easily cut him next year with minimal cap hit.
This team seems to have it's "eye of the tiger" back, which I love to see. It likely bugged them as much much as it did me to see the "birthday party" novelty act win a super bowl.