AFC East Preview: Jets, Pats, or Phins as Super Bowl Contenders?

September 11, 2010   ·   Justin Eisenband   ·   Jump to comments

After a one year hiatus, the New England Patriots retook control of the AFC East winning the division in 2009 with a 10-6 record. Since Tom Brady first took the helm at quarterback in 2001, the Patriots have been the apparent favorite to emerge out of the AFC East; however, as a new decade begins it appears that the division title is up for grabs with the Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins all with legitimate claims as the favorite. Here is how each team breaks down:
 
New England Patriots
Now the highest paid player in NFL history, Tom Brady is determined to prove he is worth the investment. The fantastic receiving corps will endeavor to assert themselves again as Randy Moss and Wes Welker could possibly combine for 2,500 yards and 20 touchdowns. Fragile Freddy Taylor will try to stay healthy enough to contribute to a New England backfield that even Mike Shanahan would call a "committee." If the rookie tight ends Hernandez and Gronkowski are able to fill the hole left by...

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