Last days of the Nicco era?
The Patriots aren't looking ahead to the offseason yet, but I can for them. They are going to have a lot of transition. The team is built around Tom Brady and both lines, and they are all young and signed long-term. But there should be a lot of change in the defensive back seven and in the skill positions, especially at wide receiver.
Donte' Stallworth is almost surely gone. He has fit in just fine, but the Patriots don't need him nearly as badly as Stallworth needed the Patriots after rumors floated last offseason of a failed drug test. Remember, he signed before Randy Moss, so he thought he'd have a bigger role. The Patriots have Chad Jackson waiting in the wings and prefer Jabar Gaffney in a lot of situations anyway.
Look for the Titans to make a big run at Stallworth. They are even more desperate for a quality wide receiver than they were last season - when they also went after Stallworth. They have plenty of cap room and want to get Vince Young some more weapons. Even if they are from Mars.
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