Why is everyone so scared of the Patriots?

everyone wants to talk about their offense. but they are really just a matter of a couple good recievers, of course they were an offensive juggarnaut when there D was pulling so many 3 and outs for the oppositon. the offense was always on the field.. but where are richard seymour, ty law, wille mcguinnest, asante samuel, randall gay, vrabel, teddy bruschi, junior seau... the pats decided they didnt need any of these guys any more.. which is why they cant beat anyone with a winning record anymore. i think our offense will hang a 40 burger on them with ease.. and we will make them look as poor as we did to the "mighty" new york giants