... back from their perfect regular season the year before and dominate the NFL again.

The "golden boy" Tom Brady was supposed to get back in the saddle again and ride the juggernaut back to the Super Bowl.

However, during the first half of week one, the plans got changed along the was, when Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard went for the sack on Brady, his knee buckled along with the expectations for Patriots fans everywhere.

Much to fans' surprise, Matt Cassell stepped in and took over admirably for Brady.

He guided them to an 11-5 record and barely missed the playoffs.

How will the 2009 version of the Patriots look?

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