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This off-season, it seems like the rich got richer, as a team a few plays away from making the Super Bowl spent big during free agency to improve the few weaknesses that showed during that AFC Championship game. Lets look at the key additions, as well as what they lost:

Gains:

Adalius Thomas - He is a very versatile linebacker who has had success in the Ravens defense (a 3-4 similar to the Patriots) and when asked what position Bill Belichick would put him in, he replied, "I'm a football player. I don't play a position. Whatever is needed for me to do here, I'm going to do. That's why (the Patriots) have been so successful here because they don't look at it as position. They look at it as football." (sportsline.com) He also reportedly was offered more money by the 49ers, but chose to come to New England because he thought they had a better chance of winning.

Wes Welker - He is primarily a slot receiver. He only scored one touchdown last year, but led the Dolphins in receptions. Many see him as a younger version of Troy Brown, and while he probably won't be playing any DB, he will have a chance at KR/PR and will play in the slot.

Donte' Stallworth - He is a solid deep threat, one of a caliber Tom Brady has never had before, but he has injury concerns and signed what will basically be a one year deal. This deal was big news when it happened, but has since been overshadowed by the Randy Moss deal.

Randy Moss - Possibly the most talented WR in the NFL, Moss has had issues in the past with coaches and on- and off-the-field behavior issues. He has admitted to using marijuana (although he has never tested positive for it), he hit a traffic control officer with his car, pretended to moon the crowd in Lambeau Field, squirted an official with a water bottle, and has proclaimed "I play when I want to play." He struggled last year in Oakland, but did score almost half of his team's TD's through the air. He also seems to want to be in New England, as he took a significant pay cut to convince the Patriots he was worth giving another chance. Tom Brady has said several good things about him, and remember how little of a risk this deal is. If he causes trouble, the Patriots release him, and all they gave up was a 4th round pick. Not a bad risk when you consider the proven talent they're getting. (for more information on my opinion of the Randy Moss trade, go to http://www.helium.com/tm/51431 2/possibly-talented-randy-issu es)

Kyle Brady - he is one of the best blocking TE's in the

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