All of these points are valid, from every guy who's posted.
I tend to agree that sucess breeds sucess, the Patriots are playing with a lot of guys they are signing as they become avalible. Mostly on defense. The offense is also marred, but some key positions were healthy enough to beat the solid personel of the Dolphins.
I'd think that maybe if the Patriots haven't been so sucessful in the last five years they might not have been able to play through crisis like they are right now. They would be us.
If Dennis Green can build a foundation that he would like to, perhaps as fans we can reap the benefits of a 5-4 record while still being desimated by injures. He's had the job for a year and a half. Give him another year and a half and we'll see where the project stands, on a hill, or in garbage.