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Arrogant Boston Globe "NE Will make playoffs if . . . They show up every Sunday."

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Wow They honestly think so little of the AFCE that all the Patriots have to do is show up? Unbelievable.

AFC preview: Broncos again a top threat

They breakdown their AFC predictions . Hint they say "Same old Miami..."

AFC EAST

1. New England

Coach: Bill Belichick (15th year, 163-61)

Last year: 12-4, first

Outlook: It’s the same for the Patriots every year: Super Bowl or bust. Their defense is much-improved with the additions of Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner, while the offense should be better in Tom Brady’s second year with his receivers. If this team stays healthy, it’s going to the Super Bowl.

Will make playoffs if . . . : They show up every Sunday. The Patriots have made the playoffs 11 times in 14 seasons under Belichick.

2. NY Jets

Coach: Rex Ryan (6th year, 42-38)

Last year: 8-8, second

Outlook: They still have issues at wide receiver, the secondary is a mess, and Geno Smith is a major question mark, but the Jets still look dangerous. The front seven might be the best in football, the offensive line is a solid veteran unit, and Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson make a 1-2 combo in the backfield.

Will make playoffs if . . . : They get even halfway decent QB play. They can play defense and run the ball, and just need a QB who can hand the ball off and not turn it over.

3. Miami

Coach: Joe Philbin (3d year, 15-17)

Last year: 8-8, third

Outlook: It’s the same old story for the Dolphins. They have a great pass rush and intriguing playmakers on both sides of the ball, but the offensive line is a mess, the linebackers can’t cover anyone, and the quarterback is a major question mark. This is a big year for Ryan Tannehill as he enters his third season as the starter.

Will make playoffs if . . . : They can remake the offensive line on the fly. Tannehill showed promise last year, but his line got him pummeled.

4. Buffalo

Coach: Doug Marrone (2d year, 6-10)

Last year: 6-10, fourth

Outlook: The Bills haven’t made the playoffs in 14 years, and there’s little reason to think that streak won’t reach 15. Sammy Watkins could be a bona fide star and the front four is possibly the best in the NFL, but they are weak in the back seven and EJ Manuel might be the worst starting QB in the league.

Will make playoffs if . . . : Hell freezes over. In a quarterback league, the Bills have the worst depth chart in the NFL. Watkins needs someone to throw him the football.
 
Until one of the other 3 teams do something about it, they have every right to be so arrogant.
 
Why are you getting bent out of shape over their local paper? Like they said, Pats have gone 11 out of the last 14 seasons. They expect greatness because they've always shown greatness. So until they start showing a decline, expect these same articles every year.
 
I don't think if they stay healthy they are for certain going to the Super Bowl.
 
The Patriots ran through the division last year and arguably they are better this year with improved secondary, somewhat healthy Gronk and Amendola, Wright being new move TE, and their young WR are more seasoned within the offense.
 
As far as I am concerned, all 4 teams are 0-0 right now. Even.
Until the games begin, these predictions are well, like assholes. Everyone has one.
 
Many of the posters here are too young, but those of us older fans that grew up in the 70's 80's and 90's pretty much expected the playoffs every yr. Shula fell short only a few of those seasons. The Miami Herald reflected that.
The big discussion wasn't even about playoffs. It was whether they would be good enough for the bye week and home field.
 
Sometimes the truth hurts. Not sure why some fans don't understand the King sits at the top until dethroned. The Dolphins, Jets and Bills have not shown that they can seriously challenge the Patriots and this year starts no differently.
 
That is a fine and normal assessment. Less critical than usual, to be honest. I remember a few years ago "playmaker" was the buzz word around FH. Now we even have an article that gives credit to having a few on both sides of the ball. If we get good QB play we should be able to put it together, and by good QB play I mean QB play facilitated by a relatively balanced offense and average O line play.
 
New England has made the playoffs a bunch of times the last 12 years. They have Super Bowl goals each year whereas Miami has goals just to finish above .500.
 
It not that the Patriots have won it so many times. It the ease of winning it. It is always decided weeks before the season ends. Very disheartening.
 
Don't think I can argue with anything they've said, except perhaps writing this new Oline off before they've played a real game, against Dallas, it was pretty good, so who really knows yet. But I personally think just fixing the Oline will not be enough and I totally agree with them that this is a huge season for RT and if he doesn't deliver, then we don't.
 
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