2009 AFC East Preview

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Published: July 7, 2009

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... next Super Bowl? Yes.

Is it too early to declare the Patriots the AFC East Champions? Probably not.

A season ago, the New England Patriots won 11 games without QB Tom Brady. With Brady in full health, the Patriots are obvious favorites to win the AFC East.

New England is easily the most talented team of this division An offense featuring one of the best offensive lines, a core of weapons at WRs, and an improving group of RBs will dominate the AFC, much less the AFC East.

Youth has been added on defense, and that means quickness and durability. The Pats finished strongly in 2008, going 5-1 in their final six games, including 4-0 on the road.

And yes, I expect New England to return to the Super Bowl, but I expect that the Pittsburgh Steelers—and perhaps the San Diego Chargers—could stand in their way. 

Notice I didn't mention the Indianapolis Colts. M...

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