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Patriots review | Part 1 of 3

Why the Patriots actually improved in 2012

The goal for every team is improve, not only over the course of one season, but from one season to the next.

“If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse,” is the popular saying.

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They try and they do try to hit hard, but the Giants showed more passion and creativity last year, and the Ravens showed more passion and creativity this year.  They have become Manning and the Colts I'm afraid.  Next year will they improve by getting bounced in the Wild Card round?

They need a big (and big-time) receiver and another Chandler Jones on the other end.  For some reason they have failed to play consistent, agressive football in the playoffs the last two years.  (Injuries didn't help against the Ravens).