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As 2009 dawns we take a look back at the exciting 2008 Patriots season. Thought it ended too early, there was much to be proud of and much to enjoy. Coach Bill Belichick summed up the season for WEEI's Patriots Monday; hear his thoughts on the '08 campaign. All that and more, right now on Patriots Today!

Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we discuss the Patriots 13-0 win over the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots failure to make the playoffs. Plus, we'll take a look around the NFL at several coaching and front office moves. Listen live to PFW in Progress every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm ET on Patriots.com.

For the first time in six years, the Patriots season has come to end before the new year, and it came suddenly on Sunday. We take a look back at a wild day that leaves the Pats without a spot in the 2008 postseason. Hear from Matt Cassel , Ellis Hobbs, Heath Evans and others after a wind-blown win over Buffalo and the disappointment that came with seeing the Jets and Jaguars lose to keep the Patriots home. Plus, Bill Belichick reflects back on the season and looks ahead to the offseason in his end-of-2008 press conference. It's all ahead on Patriots Today.

New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel addresses the media during his postgame press conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, December 28, 2008. On how efficient the team was with the poor weather conditions The weather conditions were as they were, so we knew that was going to play a role in how we called the game. So, we just figured when we got the wind with us and we were able to throw the ball we'd do that, but the offensive linemen and the running backs really stepped up today and we played a different style of game than what we've been the last few weeks, and those guys did a great job and we were able to execute and come out of here with a "W." On specific play calls when Cassel ran the ball individually They were called passes in which I saw something and figured I should run the ball instead of trying to throw it into the wind. On the difficulty of throwing the ball into the strong winds It was difficult, especially going away from our locker room, going out that way the wind gusts were coming, I guess they had to be up to 50 m.p.h. and so to throw into that you just had no accuracy, and so we didn't want to take a chance in possibly turning the ball over. On his thoughts on the team finishing the season with 11 wins It's been a satisfying year. To say 11 wins, I didn't know how this year was going to go when it all started. I stepped into this role, and I had some big shoes to fill, but to come out here and put ourselves into position to possibly be in the playoffs and to win 11 games was a big accomplishment, not only for myself, but also this team and this organization. And it showed the resiliency and also the great coaching that goes in every week, from Coach Belichick to Coach McDaniels to the defensive side of the ball, and it's a testament to what we do here as a Patriot. On preparing for weather conditions as severe as they were in the game You start making the adjustments re...

Watch highlights from postgame press conference from Bill Belichick and Matt Cassel following the Patriots 13-0 win over the Buffalo Bills. Video courtesy of NFL Network.

Watch game highlights from New England's game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, December 28, 2008.

New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel addresses the media during his postgame press conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, December 28, 2008. On how efficient the team was with the poor weather conditions The weather conditions were as they were, so we knew that was going to play a role in how we called the game. So, we just figured when we got the wind with us and we were able to throw the ball we'd do that, but the offensive linemen and the running backs really stepped up today and we played a different style of game than what we've been the last few weeks, and those guys did a great job and we were able to execute and come out of here with a "W." On specific play calls when Cassel ran the ball individually They were called passes in which I saw something and figured I should run the ball instead of trying to throw it into the wind. On the difficulty of throwing the ball into the strong winds It was difficult, especially going away from our locker room, going out that way the wind gusts were coming, I guess they had to be up to 50 m.p.h. and so to throw into that you just had no accuracy, and so we didn't want to take a chance in possibly turning the ball over. On his thoughts on the team finishing the season with 11 wins It's been a satisfying year. To say 11 wins, I didn't know how this year was going to go when it all started. I stepped into this role, and I had some big shoes to fill, but to come out here and put ourselves into position to possibly be in the playoffs and to win 11 games was a big accomplishment, not only for myself, but also this team and this organization. And it showed the resiliency and also the great coaching that goes in every week, from Coach Belichick to Coach McDaniels to the defensive side of the ball, and it's a testament to what we do here as a Patriot. On preparing for weather conditions as severe as they were in the game You start making the adjustments re...

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It's a one-game season. The Patriots' 2008 campaign has come down to Sunday's trip to Buffalo, and Patriots Today sets you up for the action with a jam-packed Friday episode. Get the latest from the locker room and the practice field, and find out exactly what the Patriots need to have happen to advance to the postseason. Paul Perillo analyzes the Pats-Bills matchup, with a special look at Jets-Dolphins and Ravens-Jaguars. Plus, Bill Belichick breaks down the rout over Arizona, an exclusive look at how it all went right for the Pats last Sunday. Catch all that and more on Patriots Today.

Before the Pats take a one-day holiday break from week 17 preparations, Patriots Today is here with the latest update from Gillette Stadium. Matt Cassel , Sammy Morris and others weigh in on Sunday's regular season finale against the Bills, and the Lowe Down discusses how this year's playoff quest compares to last year. Plus, Bill Belichick's thoughts, an injured player returns to practice and much more on a Wednesday edition.