November 22, 2009
Super Bowl XXXIX
 
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Passing: McNabb (PHI) 357 yds
Receiving: Branch (SEA) 133 yds
Rushing: Dillon (NWE) 82 yds
Tom Brady: Reads defenses well ... great pocket presence ... leader. That's just a glimpse of the scouting report offered on Brady in ESPN.com's Flip Cards, which break down all the starters in Super Bowl XXXIX. Flip Cards
Randy Mueller
Mueller
The game was somewhat in doubt until the end, but it was decided long before the final gun. From the middle of the second quarter on, the Patriots' offensive and defensive lines controlled the play at the point of attack on both sides of the ball. I say this with all due respect to Patriot safety, Rodney Harrison (seven tackles, one sack and two INTs).

I thought they created a new line of scrimmage by getting push into the Eagles' backfield when the Eagles had the ball. And the Patriots established a new line of scrimmage two yards behind the Eagles' defensive line when using a pounding running game with backs Corey Dillon and Kevin Faulk. This was done at the critical part of game when the Eagles actually had some momentum.

Other than the usual stellar performance by Tom Brady, the speed and quickness of WR Deion Branch made the biggest impact of any one offensive player. He played bigger than his size and showed great heart and competitiveness to find soft spots against the zone, separation against man-to-man and to also catch in a crowd when he was covered.

And yes, I'll say it -- three championships in four years make up a dynasty, no matter what the era.
-- Randy Mueller

Check out what Randy had to say during the game in The Show

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 Walk Of Champions
Mike and Mike: Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi on winning the Super Bowl again, farewells to friends, and a Super walk with his children.

 Not A Ming Thing
Mike and Mike: Edwin Pope of the Miami Herald has covered every Super Bowl. So he doesn't throw the "D" word around lightly.


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Bill Belichick
    Bill Belichick joined a select company of coaches with three Super Bowl titles.

We can put the dynasty debate to bed now. Three Super Bowl titles in four years confirms New England's place among the NFL's best ever. Meanwhille in Philly, there's plenty of second-guessing after time ran out on the Eagles in their 24-21 loss in Super Bowl XXXIX.

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There's now no disputing the Patriots' place in history, although they may not be done yet.
Clayton: Simply amazing
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Pasquarelli: Another Super scheme
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Clayton: Outcoached
From poor clock management to trouble with the spread offense, the Eagles had plenty of problems Sunday.
Pasquarelli: Encore performance
One year after finding the holes in Carolina's secondary, Pats WR Deion Branch earned MVP honors.
Garber: Dillon finally a winner
Corey Dillon came to New England for a Super Bowl title and he got it.
Smith: Take a bow
Coordinators Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel are leaving New England as champions.
Freddie who? Harrison has the final say
Freddie Mitchell should know Rodney Harrison's number after the Patriots safety's banner day.
McNabb left bloody and beaten
Donovan McNabb's brilliance came in spurts, but the Eagles needed it for an entire game.
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Allen: Daily questions for Super Bowl XXXIX
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Saturday, Feb. 5
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Pasquarelli: Keys to a Patriots win
Here are the keys to victory for the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.
Garber: Tunnel vision
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Photo gallery: Only at the Super Bowl
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Garber: Special case
PK Adam Vinatieri is gradually commanding more respect. Will it be enough to get him in the Hall of Fame?
Quarterback shoe deal highlights Super Bowl
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Scouts: Super Bowl keys
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Friday, Feb. 4
Dhani's diary: Cabin fever
Amid the confinement and commotion, Dhani Jones is drawing comfort from "family."
Smith: Happy days
Corey Dillon's quest for a championship is a far cry from the years of constant losing in Cincinnati.
Clayton: First ... And Goal
Terrell Owens' miraculous recovery from a leg fracture and ankle sprain has been the week's biggest story.
Garber: Forgotten man?
With Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens getting most of he attention, Brian Westbrook is under the radar.
Pasquarelli: Working in anonymity
It doesn't have a first-round pick, but New England's offensive line gets the job done.
Theismann: Dillon big part of Pats' plans
Tom Brady may be end up being MVP of the Super Bowl, but Corey Dillon will open the game up for him.
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