How will Patriots handle loss?

The Pats have quite a few aging vets on the defensive side. There could be some significant changes on that side of the ball.

That said I'm sure they will be a SB contender again next year and will probably win at least 12-13 games.I was going to respond the same - that they will try to get younger on defense. They have a HUGE decision to make with one of their best young players - Asante Samuel is a free agent, and he might be looking to make Nate Clements money.

Hahahaha!!! All that arrogance an cheating finally caught up with those bastards! Ahh so sweet to see them defeated, thats what they get. Oops New England you blew it!! Chokers! Hahaha!!! With that said they probably will win 12 to 14 games next year

This loss was huge for the Patriots. How will they handle having an almost perfect season and losing it in the SB? Will there be any psychological effects or confidence and arrogance loss? Stay tuned.

At first the loss will sting and there will be a bit of denial, then they will get angry, then they will be a little depressed, and finally they will heal. I doubt if they ever forget the loss though (as if the media will ever let them.)

I thought to myself when Samuel dropped that interception that went right off his hand, justice has just been served, I knew karma had taken over at that point and the giants were gonna win, generally if you don't capitalize on gifts like that your lose.

I predict Ted Kennedy will send every member of the Patriots a case of scotch. Lets just hope none of them will go for a ride with that drunk SOB . I would guess that they will be in the thick of it next year ,,, But Im hoping for a Skins - Colts SB next year :) .

Did anyone else see Gisele drinking wine in the box seats? I know, it's luxury, but MAN that was lame.

Get her a freaking Budweiser.

She's way too classy to be drinking Bud. Hell, I'm too classy to drink Bud.

I don't think so. The Pats D couldn't get off the field. The offense can't do anything from the bench. It's not all about points allowed.

I see your point. But I just don't think NE's defense needs to be overhauled. They were the #4 defense in the NFL. They might want to draft some inside backers. They were also missing Colvin so they get him back next year. If they can keep Moss and Samuel, and that's a big if, they'll be right back in the hunt next year.