Are you kidding.  They went all the way to the AFC Championship game against the Colts with Harrison and Eugene Wilson in the backfield and no solid WRs.  

This year's team is a major upgrade from last year and Belichick has every part he needs for a 14-2 season with a ring to top it off.

There's no point in resisting it.  The Patriots will easily roll over the AFC next season and will be heavy favorites for "One for the Thumb" to become a catch-phrase one year from now in new England.