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The New England Patriots are entering their first 21st-century season without quarterback Tom Brady on the roster after the six-time Super Bowl champion left in free agency for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Head coach Bill Belichick, who has led the Pats since 2000, was asked about the team's approach this season without the three-time NFL MVP.
Ben Volin of the Boston Globe provided the quotes, which referenced two seasons in which the Pats were forced to play without Brady.
"Well, we've played at other times without Tom, whether it was the (2008) season, after he was injured, played 15 games with [Matt Cassel], went 11-5.