Arizona Cardinals: 2015 NFL Preseason Power Rankings
By Scott Allen
Apr 23, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks as President Barack Obama (L), Patriots owner Robert Kraft (R), and team members listen during a ceremony honoring the 2014 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots on the South Lawn at the White House. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2014 season record: 12-4
Top additions: TE Fred Davis, TE Scott Chandler, CB Bradley Fletcher
Top departures: CB Darrelle Revis, DT Vince Wilfork, CB Brandon Browner
2015 projection: 11-5, 1st AFC East, 2nd seed AFC Playoffs
So much controversy surrounded the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. It isn’t resolved yet. He could still be facing a four-game suspension for his role in deflategate. That could make a big difference in whether the Patriots win the division or not but I think they make the playoffs regardless.
The Patriots usually don’t allow distractions affect how they play. Just when people think they are about to be down, like last season after getting whipped by the Chiefs on Monday Night Football, they turn around and just starting beating up on others themselves. They ran away with the AFC East and found themselves with a Super Bowl Championship once again.