As the Patriots prepare for the upcoming season, the team is making no excuses regarding last year's results. According to veteran LB Tedy Bruschi, last season has no bearing in getting the team motivated for AFC East supremacy. "We never use the past year as motivation, Bruschi said." We've had championship years and years we haven't made the playoffs, and that would be a mistake."
Additionally, according to a *USA Today *story, much of this year's success will depend on Tom Brady'shealth and his ability to regain confidence when dropping back in the pocket.
