No argument here. I hope the drop-off isn't so bad, but again it's tough to see them better/as good without Seymore.
The pats this off-season have now lost their best D-Lineman (arguably) in Seymore, their most experienced LB's in Vrabel and Bruschi (although Bruschi should be good on ESPN), and their most experienced safety in Harrison. While they are def more athletic now, it's hard to see them better. The pats needed to get younger, but this is a lot at once. They are faster and more athletic now, but time will tell if they have the guys that can do all the little things the vets did that made them successful.