Just Another Loss

Probably the worst thing about the 34-14 loss to the Browns is that the story will continue to play out on local sports talk shows. The Pats were coming off a four game winning streak and had dealt with the Randy Moss trade. Some of the "experts" crowned them one of the elite teams in the league. Of course, a lot of that was based on their 6-1 record.

Before the season started, the "experts" had the Browns on the list of guaranteed. wins. I don't know why these guys think that any team is a sure win. The Lions gave the Jets a scare into overtime yesterday. The Steelers, Colts and Lions on Thanksgiving Day provide a daunting task ahead.

The game Sunday is going to be a huge challenge. I think it's good that the team lost. With so many younger players, the team is not used to getting their egos stroked by all of the "experts" and perhaps believed that each win is automatic.

If the Pats lose three more games before the end of the season, it should lead to at least a wild-card, although they missed out in 2008.

Pats fans have been spoiled by the three Super Bowl wins and the teams winning record. All of this attention comes in the era of 24x7 coverage with the media.

If they had this type of coverage on their other losing seasons in the 80's, it would have been crazy around here.

Nobody ever wants to lose a game. It happens at some point. The 2007 team is proof of that. I always believe they may have one the Super Bowl if they had not been given a win by the Ravens during their 16-0 run.