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10 Things We Learned From New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XLIX Win

10 Things We Learned From New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XLIX Win

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The New England Patriots are world champions after playing in one of the closest and most entertaining Super Bowls in quite some time. Here are 10 things we learned from their Super Bowl XLIX win.

10. Never Underestimate Bill Belichick

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10. Never Underestimate Bill Belichick

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Head coach Bill Belichick had two weeks to fully prepare for one of the top teams in the NFL. His game plan and execution were brilliant as he rallied his team through key points of the game. The Seahawks should have never underestimated how he was able to adjust when needed. This has been the case throughout his tenure with the Patriots.

9. Diverse Game Plan

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9. Diverse Game Plan

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The Patriots headed into the Super Bowl with a solid offensive game plan based. They knew what worked from the past and what other teams did to be effective against the infamous "Legion of Boom." Whether it was cross routes, rushing plays, screens or having quarterback Tom Brady use his check-downs and stick with hitting his open running backs, the plan was excellent.

8. Robert Kraft Continues Domination

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8. Robert Kraft Continues Domination

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The moment owner Robert Kraft took over the Patriots, he slowly but surely started to build a dynasty. He made the key decision to ultimately give Belichick the power to do what he felt was right with his organization. Kraft continues to make sure the Patriots are the team to beat in the NFL.

7. Julian Edelman Steps Up

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7. Julian Edelman Steps Up

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There was a lot of talk a few years ago, when wide receiver Wes Welker left the Patriots via free agency, that the Patriots would never be the same. Well, Julian Edelman has made people forget about Welker and carving his own legacy. Edelman stepped up big at the Super Bowl with nine receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown.

6. Dual Threat Of Shane Vereen

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6. Dual Threat Of Shane Vereen

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Running back Shane Vereen was the best dual threat in the game with his combined 77 yards. It might not seem like much, but he was key in throwing off the Seahawks' defense by being Brady's last resort on check-downs.

5. The Clutchness Of Danny Amendola

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5. The Clutchness Of Danny Amendola

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Wide receiver Danny Amendola continues to prove he is clutch, no matter the situation. His contribution of five receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown might not seem like much, but it all came at the most perfect time. It was in the fourth quarter that once Brady hit him for the four-yard touchdown in the end zone, which represented the beginning of the end for the Seahawks.

4. Tom Brady Is GOAT

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4. Tom Brady Is GOAT

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With his fourth Super Bowl championship to add to his numerous record-making accolades, Brady is indeed the greatest of all time. There is simply no more arguments against it.

3. Able To Stop Anything Coming Their Way

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3. Able To Stop Anything Coming Their Way

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Even though Marshawn Lynch had a pretty strong game with 24 carries, 102 yards and a touchdown, the Patriots were able to stop one of the best running backs from activating "Beast Mode" in the fourth quarter. Lynch has a knack for really taking off during clutch situations, but was effectively limited. The Patriots knew how to contain him and proved they could literally stop anything coming their way.

2. Used Gronk As Decoy

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2. Used Gronk As Decoy

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Everyone thought that the Patriots would make heavy use of their star tight end in the Super Bowl. He was double-teamed and pretty much limited most of the game, but helped open up plays for his teammates for the majority of the Super Bowl.

1. Lady Luck Finally Goes In Patriots' Favor

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1. Lady Luck Finally Goes In Patriots' Favor

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For years, the name David Tyree kept reminding the Patriots that they just couldn't catch a break when it came to the Super Bowl. Well, that changed this time as a terrible call by the Seahawks cost them the game. Lady Luck was indeed on the Patriots' side for once.

Luis Tirado Jr. is a New York Jets writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @LTJ81, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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