The New England Patriots got a huge blow today, hearing that their main string and future Hall of Fame, quarterback Tom Brady, will be missing the entire season from a torn ACL. With the lack of playing time all other QBs behind Tom Brady received, I don't see a way that the Patriots will break .500 this year.

Sure, they have a great receiving core, an excellent defense, but reminiscent of the Chicago Bears, they will have to rely on short passes and running plays to get their points. Only winning 17-10 in a game they should have completely dominated, leads to the question, will the Patriots be able to get it done against the teams with solid first string quarterbacks?

Many believe that this is the end of the New England season, and I have to tend to agree. My prediction for the Patriots this year will be a record of anywhere between 4-12 and 8-8, but definitely, without a miracle, there will be no Patriots in the playoffs this year. However, the Patriots may end up trading or picking someone up that will fill that position, perhaps, recently retired Daunte Culpepper will get a chance to shine in the Boston area.

Bill Belichick will be tested as a true coach this year, as he must attempt to make the playoffs without possibly the best quarterback in the NFL. Will the New England Patriots make a run to the playoffs, or go home early this year? That's for them to decide.