The 2017-2018 season of the NFL ended with a historic victory for the Philadelphia Eagles over the New England Patriots, as the Eagles won their first Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The fifty-second edition of the Super Bowl lived up to expectations, but now, with the season over, there are some uncertainties that will be resolved in the coming months.
Let's remember some of the points that this edition of the Big Game has left us.
Bill Belichick will be without two of his supports
The coach of the New England Patriots will have to face the next season without two of his trusted men. After the end of Super Bowl LII, the Detroit Lions officially announced the arrival of Matt Patricia as their new head coach.
Patricia, who is credited with the epic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, left the position of defensive coordinator in the Pats to venture as head coach.
And everything indicates that Josh McDaniels also has his days numbered in New England. The offensive coordinator had talks with the Indianapolis Colts, and it is expected that the hiring will be made official in the coming days.
Without his two hands in the staff, Belichick will have the priority of filling his gaps, either with men from his current team, or even hiring new strategists. While it is not new for 'the Monk' to change coordinators, the task is not always easy.
How much longer does Tom Brady have?
Although he is still in good condition, Tom Brady is no longer the young man who won three Super Bowls in four years - from 2002 to 2005. While the quarterback of the New England Patriots has shown that he still has good abilities to keep the Pats as serious contenders, the defeat in Minneapolis was a missed opportunity for the Pats to reach six championship rings.
The Pats start again as favorites to be crowned next year. But in a league where teams are getting stronger every year and defenses look more aggressive, nothing is written yet. The reality is that Brady will not be eternal and time is ticking.
What will happen with the Eagles?
Losing Carson Wentz in December made many forget that the Eagles were the most balanced team of the entire season. The absence of the star quarterback allowed Nick Foles to catch a second wind and become the hero that Philly needed.
Now, with one more year on his contract, there is an uncertainty in the MVP of the Super Bowl's career. Will he leave for another team, now that his participation in the Super Sunday has made him highly sought after? Will he remain one more year as a backup? It seems difficult for the Eagles to say goodbye to Wentz, in large part because he was the main architect of the dream season for the Eagles.
In addition to Foles, many of the players who were key to breaking the drought do not have a clear future with the team. Some like wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, defensive end Chris Long, offensive lineman Lane Johnson - the last two being the promoters of the dog masks and the Underdogs movement - tight end Zach Ertz, among others, have their presence assured.
However, some others have expired contracts. Cornerback Patrick Robinson - who intercepted a ball and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown in the victory over the Vikings - running back LeGarrette Blount, wide receiver Torrey Smith, and versatile Darren Sproles, who was absent for almost the entire year due to injury, do not have a clear future.
They reject Trump's invitation
The political implications will continue in the NFL, specifically with the champions from Philadelphia. Just like last year, some members of the Eagles stated that, in case Donald Trump extends an invitation for the team to visit the White House, they will not attend.
Torrey Smith, Chris Long - a social activist who also did not attend when the Patriots were champions - and Malcolm Jenkins - also an activist and one of the team captains - stated that it is not their plan to visit the controversial President of the United States. So far, no invitation has been made for the NFL monarch to attend the gathering in Washington D.C.
Will Rob Gronkowski's career continue?
The career of Rob Gronkowski, one of the best tight ends of today, has been affected by injuries, including a concussion that he recently suffered in the AFC Championship game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Reports about whether he will continue on the gridiron have not been long in coming, something that number 87 mentioned he will take calmly in this offseason. With eight years as a professional, Rob has become, along with Brady, one of the team's standards. His absence would be a tough blow for the Pats, who are starting to recover from the loss suffered against the Eagles.
Philadelphia and the chaos after the victory
One of the topics that caused the most commotion after Super Bowl LII were the celebrations in Philadelphia after the Eagles' championship. While it was expected when they secured their place in the Super Bowl, the issue is still worth paying attention to.
Overwhelmed by emotion, some fans - some of them under the influence of alcohol - caused all kinds of destruction and celebrations. Whether it was climbing poles, using cars to climb the steps of the Philadelphia Museum - made famous in the Rocky movies - and even setting fires, the city woke up with broken glass, some overturned cars, and burned containers.