This is exactly the right balance of Patriots to have. Talented, proven veterans--real leaders. Raw yet hungry and versatile youngsters eager to prove themselves. Just steady players across the board, and play calling that appears to be trying to utilize each player for what he can bring to the table week in and week out.
The defense's evolution throughout the course of the game, and stopping the run, was what I found the most exciting and encouraging, in addition to seeing Deion Branch come home again, and what's more, truly relish and savor and appreciate the opportunity as evidenced in his bear hug with Belichick after the game and even moreso during his post-game presser.
We'd better buckle our seatbelts, because this Patriots team is about to take us on one hell of a ride.
Good-bye and good luck, Randy Moss.
Welcome home, Champion. Welcome home Deion.