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Steven Kriz’s Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) dives for a fumble by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) dives for a fumble by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /
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4.  New England Patriots

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Is 75% of Tom Brady enough to get back to the playoffs?  Of course it is.  Brady will serve 25% of the season as a suspension for Deflategate, but Belichick should be able to do enough in the gameplan department to get them through those first two games at 2-2.  After that, the Patriots get to unleash a very motivated Brady on the rest of the league.  Brady is getting older, so the reduced schedule could make him even more dangerous come playoff time.  So long as Belichick and Brady are there, the Patriots will always be in the thick of things.  I expect yet another good regular season, and, at the very least, another AFC Championship Game appearance.  The Patriots are like taxes, they are always there, and there is nothing you can do about it.

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