Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
The AFC East is going to be a beast this season.
And the Patriots might just be the third-place team in the division.
Well, let's hope not.
But it's hard to swallow that the Jets and Dolphins keep improving this offseason, while the Pats have retained some key players from last season (Vince Wilfork was the No. 1 priority), but they haven't made the big free agency splash yet. And they most likely won't.
It appears that Bill Belichick and Co. plan to build this team in the draft with a first-round selection and three second-rounders.
But both the Jets and Dolphins have added youth and experience with two outstanding pickups recently.
And it came at a position where the Pats could use some help -- wide receiver.
The Jets trade for Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes, while Miami turned some heads by trading for Denver star receiver Brandon Marshall.
I know they both come with off-the-field issues, but they are talented and should help out both teams immensely.
Just think about it: Wouldn't either one of those wideouts look good in a Patriots uniform?
While I wish either was suiting up and catching passes for the Pats, I still have faith that New England will get a high grade from NFL Draft gurus Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay after their selections.
If they don't deliver the goods, then they could be in real trouble in the division.
Doesn't it hurt to know that those two rival clubs have improved so much? But hey, at least we resigned Vince Wilfork, right?
