... been thousands of column inches dedicated to the ultimately meaningless question of (cue dramatic music) Team of the Decade.

Chief among those candidates, based on their sudden transformation from afterthought to dynasty, was the New England Patriots.

Yet, looking at the New England Patriots team that has taken the field this year, especially on the road in the second half, you'd be forgiven for thinking the last 10 years simply never happened.

Remember for a moment, that this was a Patriots dynasty built on everyone doing the little things, making the big play when necessary, and not making mistakes. They were rarely the most dominant or most talented team, but th...

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