“The names have changed, and maybe the philosophy has changed a tad based on how the game has changed,’’ he said. “But what’s crazy about it is they were able to have one dynasty — and I consider when I was there a dynasty — and now they have been able to bridge into a whole new set of players that will be hoisting Lombardi Trophies.’’ The foundation to that bridge that has spanned the early 2000s are two pillars — coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. “It’s almost like they’ve had two separate careers,’’ Fauria said. “One career happened in the early 2000s, and that’s enough for anybody. But to have the opportunity to do it all over again is unique.’’
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