Rehashing Patriots playoff losses has become a rite of winter in New England, like skating on the Frog Pond or territorially claiming parking spaces with household items.
In the wake of the Patriots’ disheartening 28-13 AFC Championship game loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday there has been a search for the common thread that has led to the unraveling of the Patriots’ Super Bowl-or-bust seasons in 2007, 2010, 2011 and this year.
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It isn't the ineffectiveness of the running game, it's the fact that they didn't run the ball! Early in the game, when things were going well they ran a little bit better and then they just stopped. Saying they were behind is an excuse because they stopped running well before that. A team that is committed to running the ball is exactly that...committed! Ridley had a really good season. Vereen didn't get the ball enough, as evidenced by his limited performance the last 2 weeks. The simple fact of the matter is whether it is the game plan or the changes Brady makes at the line, they don't run enough.