One season without Tom Brady is all it took for the New England Patriots to realize they needed a franchise quarterback under center. Thankfully, they found him in Mac Jones. Jones enters his second professional season with high expectations after he set the league on fire in his rookie season. The Alabama Crimson Tide product finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting and made his first Pro Bowl, helping the Pats back to the playoffs after a disastrous 2020 campaign.
As with any Bill Belichick team, the Patriots’ schemes and playbook are the foundation of their success. Although New England lost a few starters from last year’s squad, the plug-and-replace mentality of the franchise means they have the personnel to make another postseason run. That’s reflected in their NFL odds to win the AFC East, as they are tied with Miami (+475) behind Buffalo.
There are more bets on the Jets to win the AFC East than the Patriots. https://t.co/KOUMpy6V6n
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) September 6, 2022