Brady looked awfully good some of the time, and looked uncharacteristically awful on more plays than we're used to this year. He just seemed to miss the mark more this year in the past, but he certainly didn't get good protection often, and apparently he was going against league leaders in pass defense throughout the year. What percentage of long passes did not connect this year? Just seemed way more than usual.
The O-line is the biggest key to going anywhere in the playoffs this year. If Brady has enough time, this offense is as potent as any offense in the league (even sans Welker). With Wilfork and Warren back and healthy, and with D-backs that seem to have the potential to play well -- the defense needs some semblance of a pass rush and the Pat will compete with anyone. A couple of big 'ifs' but they at least have a chance. Only San Diego seems unbeatable to me -- but who knows what can happen if the Pats are able to stay healthy and gain some momentum vs. Baltimore.
