Who's left from the 2001 team?

[pats1]

As far as coaches and the front office goes, here's what's left from the last time the Pats won a SB - 2004:

Robert Kraft
Bill Belichick
Ernie Adams
Jonathan Kraft, Vice Chairman to President
Nick Caserio, Director of Pro Personnel to Director of Player Personnel
Dante Scarnecchia
Ivan Fears
Pepper Johnson
Mike Woicik
Dean Pees, Linebackers to Defensive Coordinator
Matt Patricia, Coaching Assistant to Linebackers

Tom Brady
Kevin Faulk
Richard Seymour
Stephen Neal
Matt Light
Dan Koppen
Vince Wilfork
Ty Warren
Jarvis Green
Benjamin Watson
Eric Alexander
Billy Yates
Tully Banta-Cain

 

[skri65]

Well, this has to be the most depressing post i've read on this forum.

And to whoever said keeping these guys past their prime would be depressing, I actually disagree. The 2001 season was special to me, and honestly, and perhaps it's just after seeing Bruschi's press conference, I'd rather keep that memory closer to me and sacrifice a little talent by keeping these guys on a little longer than they really should.

That opinion will certainly ware off after a few days

 

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Well, this has to be the most depressing post i've read on this forum.

And to whoever said keeping these guys past their prime would be depressing, I actually disagree. The 2001 season was special to me, and honestly, and perhaps it's just after seeing Bruschi's press conference, I'd rather keep that memory closer to me and sacrifice a little talent by keeping these guys on a little longer than they really should.

That opinion will certainly ware off after a few days

Exactly, this will wear off. Ask 49er fans if they were sad that the 81 team was different from the 89 team, let alone the 94 team. Everyone thinks of Jerry Rice; he wasn't even on the first championship team. The true dynasties evolve, replace old players with new ones. I personally love how each team is unique, and each season brings new challenges. Rodney, Tedy and Vrabel will never be forgotten by Patriots fans. Hopefully this is the year that Meriweather, Mayo and AD stamp themselves permanently into the part of our memory banks reserved for the days after a Super Bowl trophy is hoisted.