By Michael Vallee It was yet another notch on the belt for the man known now simply as “The G.O.A.T.”.  Yet another playoff win, yet another double-digit fourth quarterback comeback and yet another despondent opponent sent packing for the offseason.  And, of course, yet another Super Bowl appearance, his NFL record eighth.  Tom Brady collects Super Bowl appearances like Bill Belichick collects late-round draft picks.  In the Patriots 24-20 narrow…

Game Rewind: The Patriots overcame an 11 point deficit and beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 to advance to their NFL record 10th Super Bowl. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady will be going to their eighth Super Bowl together. That is twice as many Super Bowl appearances as any other coach, quarterback combination. Here are my five thoughts on the game. 1. Young Jags Came to Play: Give the Jacksonville Jaguars…

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is going to be named the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts at the conclusion of the Patriots season. The Patriots are expected to lose both McDaniels and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia who is expected to take the Detroit Lions job. On defense, the expectation is linebackers coach Brian Flores will replace Patricia as defensive coordinator but who replaces McDaniels…