Hmmmm! As we get into pre-season I was planning to do an analysis on the Pats - Off, def, spec teams, depth, etc.
I'm not making any claims, I'm a fan and my point of view could be biased (although I work hard at keeping my rationalizations in check), but you might want to take a more detailed look at what Belichek has done to their defense for the upcoming season - adding Colvin and Harris, going to the 3/4, and a few other points which might have you looking at the AFC a little differently.
I see a dogfight for the top position, with the Bills and Jets falling off of last years highs - (how well Bledsoe does will determine who's in the cellar).
Good luck!