As Time Goes by...

[SammyBlueCat]

Another season is in the books and the end was not satisfying. Some will move on to baseball, basketball, or hockey. Some will study up for the draft. Before you know it summer will be here and of course summer flies by and the Patriots will take the field again. Each of us will be several months older. Do not wish your life away - even for the Patriots. Winning a championship is not a birthright. Be thankful for all of the joy that they have already provided.

Thank you @Ian and @ashley1992 and @Ross12 and the whole crew.

EDIT: 2018-2019 is much more satisfying.

 

[NJPatsfan26]

Well said

 

[SalemPats]

A lot of us suffered as Pats fans in the 80s and 90s when we were bad.

This one hurts. With all of the disrespect towards Brady, we just wasted one of the all time great games by an athlete.

 

[Soliel]

Great post Sammy. I’m bummed that Brady played that great and we lost but hell you can’t win em all and it’s not Brady’s fault really. It felt funny once I found out butler was out

 

[SammyBlueCat]

A lot of us suffered as Pats fans in the 80s and 90s when we were bad.

This one hurts. With all of the disrespect towards Brady, we just wasted one of the all time great games by an athlete.

I remember the bad days.

 

[catent]

A lot of us suffered as Pats fans in the 80s and 90s when we were bad.

This one hurts. With all of the disrespect towards Brady, we just wasted one of the all time great games by an athlete.

I have a slightly different perspective. I don't see the game as a waste by any means.

Brady further cemented his legacy as a phenomenal quarterback. Belichick and the coaching staff didn't have a great game, but they're humans, and as good as they are they aren't perfect. A lot of credit to Philly for playing a great game.

You win some, you lose some. It was a great game and I'm proud of this team and their accomplishments this season.

I don't think this affects their legacy whatsoever... it was a great season that ended in a disappointing but not a defining manner.

 

[maust]

The Goat is Not Done.
That said, if he never wins another we've already seen more success than I ever thought would happen in my lifetime, it started being gravy after the 4th ring.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Another season is in the books and the end was not satisfying. Some will move on to baseball, basketball, or hockey. Some will study up for the draft. Before you know it summer will be here and of course summer flies by and the Patriots will take the field again. Each of us will be several months older. Do not wish your life away - even for the Patriots. Winning a championship is not a birthright. Be thankful for all of the joy that they have already provided.

Thank you @Ian and @ashley1992 and @Ross12 and the whole crew.

Let's thank all of the good cats er eh kids: Notable Members | New England Patriots Forums - PatsFans.com Patriots Fan Messageboard

 

[FreeCourtroomBrady]

I didn’t think this team was going to make it to the Super Bowl but they did and it makes it hurt more.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Well put. I personally feel that this game really ripped me into the camp of “BB is a great coach, but Brady has been the heartbeat of the dynasty” camp. 500 yards, 3 TD and you lose because of the worst Superbowl defense ever. Tough to swallow. BUT this team has already given me more Sports memories than any one fan really deserves

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Ask yourself would you rather lose the Super Bowl or have asshat Tomlin and the Steelers get in and win it?....... lol

 

[pheenix11]

I’m a little disappointed we didn’t see more of Dion tonight. Love watching him play.

 

[Joker]

Nice post, Catfucius san...

 

[Patriot Missile]

Very good post. Been drifting tonight and am pretty bummed about the Butler benching because it leaves a lot of what ifs in my mind.

Might be best to just move on and count the blessings.

 

[Joey007]

Well, that’s a little depressing to think about, but undoubtedly rings true.

Good post Sammy.

 

[TheFlyingWedge]

A couple more seasons of Brady playing at this level and the Pats should be deep in the playoffs again soon

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Another season is in the books and the end was not satisfying. Some will move on to baseball, basketball, or hockey. Some will study up for the draft. Before you know it summer will be here and of course summer flies by and the Patriots will take the field again. Each of us will be several months older. Do not wish your life away - even for the Patriots. Winning a championship is not a birthright. Be thankful for all of the joy that they have already provided.

Thank you @Ian and @ashley1992 and @Ross12 and the whole crew.

Great post. Even if you have 9 lives, we can't wish it away.

 

[captain stone]

Too bad that Dion Lewis had to end his brief Pats career on such a sour note.
By not giving him more opportunities for Guard/Tackle and Off-Tackle runs behind Develin (instead of the almost-always-useless up-the-middle crap), Bill & Skippy did him a great disservice.

 

[lancerman]

This team lost 4 Super Bowls in my lifetime.

96, 07, 11, 17. This was the least depressing one. I'm completely fine losing to the better team in a game I can objectively say we shouldn't have won.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Too bad that Dion Lewis had to end his brief Pats career on such a sour note.
By not giving him more opportunities for Guard/Tackle and Off-Tackle runs
behind Develin (instead of the almost-always-useless up-the-middle crap), Bill & Skippy did him a great disservice.

The Cat was quiet