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Why everyone else hates the Patriots

They run up the score This is the pros -- not the preps -- so running up the score on other professional athletes should conceivably not involve hurt feelings. But Bill Belichick often leaves Tom Brady (left) in games until the bitter end, including during a 34-3 win over the Chiefs earlier this season. Brady finished that game and even rushed for a first down on 4th and 1 late in the fourth quarter. Belichick will tell you that every live snap is a learning opportunity -- and he's right -- but everyone knows that's how the Patriots operate.
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By Gary Dzen/Globe Staff

They run up the score

This is the pros -- not the preps -- so running up the score on other professional athletes should conceivably not involve hurt feelings. But Bill Belichick often leaves Tom Brady (left) in games until the bitter end, including during a 34-3 win over the Chiefs earlier this season. Brady finished that game and even rushed for a first down on 4th and 1 late in the fourth quarter. Belichick will tell you that every live snap is a learning opportunity -- and he's right -- but everyone knows that's how the Patriots operate.