After suffering a disappointing loss last February, some are speculating that the New England Patriots could spiral into the Seattle Seahawks. The Malcolm Butler interception changed the Seahawks forever, could his benching ruin the Patriots.
When you see Malcolm Butler’s Super Bowl interception you are reminded of the simpler times. New England Patriots fans were just making fun of Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. How on Earth do you not hand the ball to Marshawn Lynch?
After that tragic loss, the Seattle Seahawks were never the same. Players started questioning Pete Carroll and the locker room was in shambles.
Now it seems like the Patriots could end up in the same situation, because of the same player. After the Patriots disappointing loss last February, fans were freaking out because Butler was benched. We still know very little about the decision, and we probably never will.
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The Patriots are at a fork in the road. They can either still be their successful selves, or this could be the end of the dynasty. Here are 3 reasons why Patriots fans shouldn’t be worried. There is no way the Patriots turn into the Seattle Seahawks.
The Patriots have Tom Brady
No offense to Russell Wilson, but he is no Tom Brady. Brady is the greatest quarterback to play the game. He is extremely clutch and can be relied upon to win games.
Brady is mentally stronger than Wilson as well. Brady never lets the moment get to him. When the pressure rises, Brady does as well.
Brady threw for over 500 yards in the Super Bowl loss. He continues to play at such a high level.
I expect the Patriots and Brady to have another dominant season as they try and get back to the Super Bowl.
The Patriots have Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick’s decision making may be questioned after his benching of Malcolm Butler, but he is still the greatest coach in the NFL. Pete Carroll on the other hand is not the greatest coach.
Carroll’s antics seem to be better suited for college football. His rah-rah attitude doesn’t really have the same effect on NFL players.
Belichick’s antics may be losing its power as well. he is very hard on his players no matter how great they are. It doesn’t matter if you are the 53rd man on the roster, or Tom Brady, if you make a mistake you will be hearing it from Belichick.
Being so hard on your players can cause them to get tired of how they are being treated. NFL players are pampered compared to the players of yesteryear. They are making more money than ever, playing in the best facilities, and traveling like royalty. The effects of playing the game may be horrible, but the benefits definitely aren’t all that bad. So if you think you can get a better payday and get treated better, why would you stay in New England.
I think that since Belichick can lead team’s to victory the Patriots won’t spiral out of control. He will use last year’s loss as motivation, and will probably have another opportunity to bring home a Lombardi Trophy.
The Patriot Way
One of the advantages for the Patriots is the culture they have built. It is team-centered and has paid dividends. The Patriot Way will ensure that New England will still be the top dog in the AFC.
The Seahawks were all about flair and personality. The Patriots are rather bland and selfless. The winning culture in New England will lift the Patriots back to their winning ways. They won’t be sulking in their sorrows or thinking about what could have been. All the Patriots are concerned about is putting up another Super Bowl banner at Gillette Stadium.
This will definitely be an interesting season for the Patriots. They lost some major pieces and seem to have a lot of question marks surrounding the team. They also have Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Rob Gronkowski. These guys are the best of the best.
So no need to worry Patriots fans. This isn’t the end of an era. The sky is not falling. The Patriots won’t be the Seattle Seahawks. The most likely outcome is that the Patriots will win the Super Bowl and we will completely forget about last February’s loss.
Life as a Patriots fan is pretty sweet.