1. In 2008 the Patriots were the #6 rushing team in the NFL. The Dolphins, with all of their extra talent, were #11.
2. Outside of a Dolphins fan forum, you would have trouble fining some putting Chad in the top 10 QBs, let alone top 5. The bomb that got picked off was terribly underthrown, I'll give you that. He didn't step into it, and it was a little disheartening. But the other one, with the PI, was perfect. Moss was still in stride and even with the blatant armbar, he still got his free hand on the ball.
3. Bess = Welker is kinda laughable at this point. Maybe someday, but definitely not now. Welker is the slot machine!
4. The Pats defense has gotten younger each of the past two years. Mayo and Guyton should start inside. Wilhite, Wheatly, Bodden, Sanders, Meriweather...
5. I would not say the Dolphins didn't belong last year. They deserved everything they got.. accolades, playoff berth. And you're right, the Pats didn't deserve it last year, either. Their 3rd down and Pass D were terrible. It's not about last year, though. It's about this year.... and I agree that the season will show for sure... 'cause all of that, it's just like my opinion on a message board, man. It ain't for serious, yo.