NFL fans have now seen the culmination of the policy goal known as "parity." We witnessed the closest, most competitive season ever, followed by an unbelievably-tight set of playoff games. Just two years ago, the Bengals picked Joe Burrow with the first draft pick. They now prep to face the Rams. Most Bengal fans were either children or were not born yet the last time the Bengals were in the Super Bowl. My, my, how time flies! And how quickly things change.

We fans continue to absorb the fact that no one stays on top anymore - "Not For Long." This is the end of the dynasties - a fact now recognized by the king of the last dynasty. As both coordinators for the Bucs interview for head-coaching jobs, free agency will likely claim some of the defending champs' players. So, exit Tom Brady - and it's just as well. With a spate of rising young QB stars - Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jimmy Garoppolo, Alex Jones (the list goes on) - Tom Terrific would likely not play in any more Super Bowls anyway!

The Bucs are not the only band breaking up. The Bills saw offensive coordinator Brian Daboll land a head coaching job with the Giants. The Patriots' OC, Josh McDaniels, will now lead the Raiders. A further break up of the Patriot dynasty.

The Saints' longtime head coach, Sean Payton, is also calling it quits a year after Drew Brees retired.

Now, we observers might just dismiss it all, saying: "the beat goes on," but it is important to note just how fast the beat is going these days. No wonder so many bands are breaking up. Star players are reassembling in bands elsewhere.

In a 'blast from the past,' longtime Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford finally gets his turn at center stage, as the talent-rich Rams fulfill Aaron Donald's fondest wish. It's a Hollywood musical plot where even the bit players and the audience are clicking their heels and singing: "There's no place like home!"

A few years ago, my crystal ball told me that in the next Super Bowl, "both teams will be wearing red." In all the long history of the NFL, that little bit of trivia had never happened. Then, it happened. In fact, lightning struck twice. In the last two Super Bowls, both teams were wearing red.

Well, will someone come up with a new musical? Let's entitle it: "Lightning Strikes Twice - The Sequel." Before the Bucs hosted the Super Bowl last year, no team had ever hosted the Big Dance. Now, it's about to happen again.

Yes, dear Dorothy and Toto, the only constant is change, and the only thing we can expect is the unexpected.
Next time, I will tell you what expectations I have for the Super Bowl, . . . (expectations which I kind of suspect will be shattered).