Leading and victory are two different things.
Being able to win and daring to win are also two different things.
In the past twenty years, there have been more than a handful of teams capable of challenging and even defeating the New England Patriots. The capability and strength are already there, and they have even pushed the Patriots to the brink during games. But whether they have the courage and boldness to cross the finish line when victory seems within reach is another matter entirely.
The 49th Super Bowl, the one-yard line standoff of the Seattle Seahawks.
The 51st Super Bowl, the Atlanta Falcons' 25-point lead in the third quarter.
These are cases right in front of us.
