"I was happy to see the Steelers beat the Patriots yesterday. I was also happy to see Brady have to get up off the ground almost every time he threw the ball.
But as I reflect on the past nearly two decades, I can't help but think that Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have earned the right to leave the game as champs.
There's never been any off-field drama or issues. No broken laws. They've been, arguably, the most professional organization in the NFL for the past 20 years. Sure, Belichick's pressers are boring and don't give any information, but I think that's an art and I love to see it.
Brady has been putting on clinics, week after week, for all football fans to enjoy. We can root for them to lose, but we can also appreciate stellar football, which is what he/team have been putting on display on a very consistent basis.
With the Bills out of it and the Patriots' run clearly coming to an end, I'd like to see them hoist the Lombardi Trophy one last time. It nets them the last pick in the first round (good for Buffalo) and will likely secure the retirements of Brady, Gronk and Belichick (also good for Bills).
And, frankly .... they deserve it."