Originally Posted by 71husky (Post 179525)

FWIW, I have to comment on your statement:

We of PatriotsNation were saying the same thing in 2001. Having a perfect regular season is nice (and it will match what the Patriots did 2 seasons ago), but don't set yourself up looking too far ahead, and I say that seriously, not to troll. You still have 6 games left in the RS (including tonite) and then POs. There are no guarantees in the NFL. On any given Sunday, or Monday in this case, anything can happen. The Patriots won 3 SBs in 4 years and most all Patriots fans (myself included) began to use the word "Dynasty" after the 1st SB win and we were lucky that the Patriots continued to win. It's a great feeling, believe me. But let this year play out first before you start looking at potential success in the distant future.

Your team deserves all the accolades this season that you are currently receiving. If you win tonite I will be here tomorrow to extend my congratulations, and if the Patriots win I will be here tomorrow, not to gloat (it's not my style) but to again extend my congratulations for a game well played.

Best of luck tonite (I'm sure that the Patriots will give your team all they can handle) in probably the game of the year (and a potential SuperBowl Preview) for the teams, the NFL and ESPN.

Originally Posted by gumbeau (Post 179537)

If the Saints beat the Patriots tonite I doubt the Patriots make the Superbowl.