... the impact of the Patriots’ 2007 season on the rest of the NFL.

From Week 1, New England caught the attention of the rest of the league, and made pending opponents take notice, spend extra time in the weight room, film room, etc.

It was to no avail, of course, as the Patriots steamrolled through the first half of the season and maintained cruise control to finish the regular season 16-0.  The playoffs didn’t end as they wished, but there was no denying the powerful effect on the NFL in general, and the AFC in particular.

Following that storybook season was the Tom Brady-less 2008 campaign.  Matt Cassel did an admirable job, leading the team to an 11-5...

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