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Hated by Them, loved by Us. With Tom Brady's exit the Patriots Dynasty is over

It was already set to be the most surreal St Patrick’s Day in modern Massachusetts memory. There would be no parade in the Irish-American stronghold of South Boston and there would be no drinking or eating in local bars and restaurants, by order of the governor. There was a pandemic to slow down, after all, and there was no time for fun and games. Literally, in fact, as the Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox had all suspended play for the foreseeable future. So things were already set to be bleak on Tuesday morning even before New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made the announcement that he will leave the only organization he has ever played for.