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Every team has an X factor that will key its playoff success

By Scouts Inc.

Friday, December 28, 2007

Who's the key to every team's postseason success? It may be a player or a coach. It may be the obvious choice or someone who quietly does the little things that allow the team to succeed. Scouts Inc. looks at each playoff team and points out the offensive and defensive X factors. AFC New England Patriots (16-0, No. 1 seed) Offense: RB Laurence Maroney With the wintry weather conditions in New England, the Patriots will need a strong running game. The Patriots have the ability to attack both i ...

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