With regards to the Pats, they also during Brady's early years had a really good defense . their D was still pretty damn good. And yeah, if Bellicheat is good at one thing it is enticing aging veterans to come play on the cheap for a ring. Having a hall of fame QB who is willing to work for less than Cutler money because his wife is richer than he is helps a shit ton, as well. But Darth Bill has a pretty good track record of dumping people on to other teams before they cost much and is pretty strong in the Jew side of the force when it comes to negotiating deals.