Now, like prior losses and suffering, this, too, shall pass. Interest will soar ahead of the Pats' regular-season finale against the Jets, drive by speculation that could be Belichick's final game coaching in New England. Both teams stink, but we will watch because of Belichick, and the fact rivalry and history are two of the most bankable draws in sports.
With reports swirling about Bill Belichick's future as Patriots head coach, it's certainly possible we're experiencing some lasts as part of his historic 24-season tenure. Belichick was known for going long on special teams, football history and other topics during some of his lesser-attended Friday morning news conferences through his head coaching career, though "Friday Bill" hasn't shown up as often in recent years.