Posted July 08, 2013 Are Patriots still the team to beat in the AFC East? Dolphins linebacker doesn’t think so
Opinions about the New England Patriots’ 2013 outlook are broken down into two camps: 1. The Patriots, in light of Aaron Hernandez’s arrest and Rob Gronkowski’s lingering health problems, are mid-tumble from the NFL’s elite to a middle-of-the-pack team, their hold on the AFC East weakening by the day. 2. New England’s actually being underrated, with more than enough talent to overcome lowered expectations.