New England Patriots: Top Super Bowl storylines

By Jeffery Reynolds | Jan 26, 2015

Jan 24, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Deflated footballs with Super Bowl XLIX logo at the NFL Experience at Phoenix Convention Center in advance of the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 26, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick look on during the second half of against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Will Belichick And The Patriots Use The Dark Side?

Bill Belichick has often been compared to Emperor Palpitine from Star Wars, in his appearance and demeanor. Over the years there has been quite a bit of negative energy swirling around the Patriots, from terse press conferences to controversies to the current PR nightmare swirling around the team.

Will Emperor … err … Coach Belichick rally his team to “let the hate flow through” them, and harness the power of the Dark Side? Will the storm clouds lead to an us-against-the-world attitude that motivates the team, or will the storms cause too much distraction and lack of focus?

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