A dynasty as a measuring stick is not necessarily a bad thing for a few years. It gives people someone to hate and strive to beat. This can get pretty old for fans of other teams like the old "break up the Yankees" chants. The winners tend to also not ingraciate themselves to the others many times. The Pats are at this stage now and it is tiring to watch for people outside New England. Right or wrong the reputation of these guys is not sterling by any means. And, the fact that they seem to be so in your face about the success they've had is a startling contrast to the dynasties of the past They seem to feel entitled to everything they want and don't fully respect how much good fortune they have had.