New England Patriots – July 26 (rookies) July 29 (veterans)

What They’re Saying: We won eleven games with Matt Effing Cassel. How do you think we’re going to be with Tom Brady?

Wish They Would Say: We are going to run up every score like we’re Steve Spurrier against Rice. At Rice.

The Coach: Regardless of whether he cheated, Belichick is the best X’s and O’s gameplanning coach of all time. He could roll out an HVAC unit at the QB spot and still content for a wild card (although Danny Wuerrfel would still be a tall order). As long as he’s coaching that team, the Pats should always have double digit wins.

Best Case Scenario: Uh… 19-0? They add Michael Vick as a utility guy and never stop scoring.

Worst Case Scenario: Tom Brady’s knee gives out and Kevin O’Connell can’t handle the pressure. Increased competition in the division makes the Pats mortal. Disaster season. They go 10-6.