Deion Branch deserves every penny he's asking for. The Patriots management is what needs to come around. They let Givens go because they couldn't decide on paying one of Branch/Givens. Well, now that Branch is the only one left, f***ing pay him. He's an absolute tank with Tom Brady throwing to him, and a Super Bowl MVP. What are they waiting for? Just pay the man.
I really do believe the Pats will have a comeback year and I do believe they have a shot at the Super Bowl. That being said, I'm scared of Miami this year. I think Pats fans as a whole are being way too optimistic and cocky. Sure, we have the best coach to ever coach the game of football in Belichick, Tom Brady, and a healthier defense, and I really do believe that it's enough to fuel us to a comeback year and go deep into the post-season into the Super Bowl, but some people just believe that because we are the Patriots and because we have a dynasty means that we can win it every year. Wake up, and have someone smack you into reality. This Pats team is just not as strong as some people would like to believe in a sense that we've had much, much stronger teams during the past 5 years.
Watch the Packers win the Super Bowl, and everyone who was laughing at Brett Favre when he made those comments eats a nice plate of crow