Aren't the patriots pretty much guarenteed playoffs?

[miked1958]

I thought Addai was let go after walking away from a conditioning test...?Anyway, yeah the Pats are pretty much guaranteed a playoff spot. They certainly were last year... the best team they beat last year in the regular season was probably us.

Yep, pathetic that they get a free ride to second round of playoffs each yr because their div is so weak and overall schedule not nearly as tough as what NFCE teams have to deal with

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They have Addai starting now? where did Green Ellis go?

Stevan Ridley is their RB, with most likely Shane Vereen and Danny Woodhead as backup.


I wouldn't sleep on the Bills in that division. They performed well last season until Ryan Fitzpatrick got hurt.

[Moke]

AFC east sucks so much. Patriots will win that division unless the Bills give them the run for their money but I doubt it since they might have QB issues - Ryan Fitzpatrick looking so awful.

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Pre-season, schmeseason.

I just want someone in that division to actually compete.

[Rodgers12]

I think the Texans can beat the Pats to win the AFC this year.

[Sarcasman]

Because of the Jets might not score a TD all season and Miami is not looking good either it seems like the Patriots can't miss the playoffs. Kinda unfair in a way some of the AFC divisions are so weak and NFC east is usually strong. (we will overcome anyway but just saying)

Why should this year be any different? It's the AFC LEast.

[njg85m]

Patriots schedule is one of the easiest in the league. No doubt they make the playoffs.

[BuffyBlueII]

NE Patriots are more than likely going to make playoffs regardless of their schedule. I will not be surprised if they make it to SuperBowl XLVII. They have one of the greatest QBs of all time, one of the greatest head coaches of all time a really good core group of players that flow well together. They know how to win and they stay focused.

NE Patriots put together a great winning streak last season and gave us a lot more trouble in SuperBowl XLVI than a lot of folks thought they would. I think if they had faced any other team than NY Giants in SuperBowl XLVI, they would have beaten them.

A lot of folks harp on Coach Bellichek being a cheater and this and that but damn, I going to tip my hat to NE Patriots for the strength of character they showed in both SuperBowl losses to us. They fought tooth and nail till the end in both those games and didn’t make excuses when they lost.

I bELIeve.

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Why should this year be any different? It's the AFC LEast.

The AFC as a conference is going through a bit of a lull, it would seem.

[Superbowl]

Patsies always started with 5-6 wins in their pocket for long time now so I'll be shocked if they don't make it again this year.