Which i think was likely always the most probable explanation.
Brady wasn't inevitable. Belichick wasn't either, Vinatieri, assorted other support actors. It all needed to come together to create a dynasty.
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is out for the second straight week due to his hamstring injury, per HC Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez sustained the injury July 28 and hasn’t practiced since.
Mike Vrabel: If right tackle Morgan Moses (foot) doesn't play Sunday, rookie Marcus Bryant (7th round, Missouri) would be his replacement, with Vederian Lowe next on the depth chart.
Injury update: The #Patriots ruled out CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) and DE Keion White (illness) for Sunday vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Also, LBs coach Zak Kuhr will call plays with DC Terrell Williams away from the team.
Seventh-round rookie Marcus Bryant will be the Patriots' starting right tackle Sunday if Morgan Moses, who is listed as questionable to play due to a foot injury, misses the game.
CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) and DE Keion White (illness) are out for Sunday's game, per Mike Vrabel.
OT Morgan Moses (foot) and LB/ST Marte Mapu are questionable, per Vrabel.