[Porsche-O-Phile]

The Patriots are a great team but even I'll admit they have an awful big hill to climb this season. Their defense looks solid (to be expected under Bellichick), their offense looks like it can be good if they can get the timing & fundamentals locked in the way we've come to expect. Maroney is going to be fabulous as long as he doesn't get injured. So far the offensive line protection for Brady has looked pretty solid, so that's a plus. I think they have the tools to get the job done and I'd expect to see the team get "tighter" as the season goes on. The problem is a lot of their tougher opponents are at the front, rather than back of their schedule. Should be interesting but I'd almost expect to see them in the postseason unless the injuries start piling up.