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What the Patriots need to do to repeat as Super Bowl champions next year

By Steve Silverman

New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) in the field during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) in the field during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (right) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (right) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

What do the New England Patriots need to do to repeat as Super Bowl champs?

Championship parades are nice for the fans, but there is little time for the New England Patriots to celebrate if they are serious about repeating as Super Bowl champions next season.

The Patriots are no different from any other NFL team in the offseason, as they have a number of key free agents who will hit the market at the start of the league year March 10. Bill Belichick has to decide who he can let go and who he has to bring back if his team is going to be a serious candidate to repeat.

Belichick, of course, has a brilliant track record when it comes to personnel decisions. The Patriots have been the most consistent team in the NFL for the last 15 years, and Belichick and his front office have a greater handle on what it takes to win than any other group.

However, you don’t need Belichick’s football IQ to understand that signing Darrelle Revis last year was a championship-inducing move, and keeping him on the roster in 2015 is essential to winning again.

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