New England Vs Miami: 2009 AFC East Championship Won in Offseason?

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Published: May 30, 2009

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... AFC East Champs) and the New England Patriots (2007 AFC East Champs) built their teams in the offseason for the upcoming quest to be AFC East Champ for the 2009 NFL season.

The battle lines have been drawn and both teams have added players on both sides.

Key additions to the New England Patriots include recently signed LB Paris Lenon, WR Greg Lewis, WR Joey Galloway, CB Shawn Springs, CB Leigh Bodden, RB Fred Taylor (who is not done and is a perfect complement to Lawrence Maroney), WR Brandon Tate (rookie), DB Darius Butler (rookie), S Brandon McGowan, and TE Chris Baker (formerly of the NY Jets).

Hmmmm.

Sounds to me like the the Patriots are on the attack for an offensive and defensive beatdown of the AFC East. They have trimmed the fat (getting rid of older players) and adding younger, speedier and coachable players. Coach Belichick is not taking any chances on being surprised or underestimating the Dolphins once again.

QB Tom Brady is back an...

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