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i think it's pretty clear the pats are playing to prove how much better than everyone else they are. they are sick of hearing about how they are a 'system' team, they are sick of taking all the blame for something lots of teams were doing, they probably think they don't get enough respect because they don't put up insane stats (until now). i think the pats players really don't want to hear any more about how they get by with inferior talent because BB is such a good coach. they want to prove that being a cohesive unit doesn't mean that everyone just has to quietly, mechanically execute. they don't want to hear about how their dynasty is headed downhill.

they have a real reason for playing this way. somebody woke the sleeping giant and they are on a [censored] rampage. you can like it or hate it, but there's nothing unusual about that kind of attitude from an athlete. a lot of the greats are characterized by their urge for TOTAL victory.