The final chapter of a familiar archetype

A culture recalibration, not a culture crisis
What the Patriots lose — and how they plan to replace it
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The hidden upside of letting a captain walk
Special teams: the Patriots’ quiet rebrand continues
Scheme notes: Why New England can live with less “thump”
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The human part: gratitude without nostalgia paralysis
Why the Steelers fit — and why that’s fine

The verdict for New England