2010 New England Patriots Football Preview

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Head Coach: Bill Belichick

2009 Record: 10-6 (1st place in AFC East)

Playoffs: Lost in Wild Card Playoff Game to Baltimore Ravens (33-14)

Pro Bowlers: Tom Brady (QB), Logan Mankins (G), Brandon Merriweather (SS), Randy Moss (WR), Wes Welker (WR), Vince Wilfork (DT)

AP All-Pros: Wes Welker (1st team), Logan Mankins (2nd team), Vince Wilfork (2nd team)

2010 New England Patriots Schedule

2009 Review:

The Patriots had an interesting 2009 season, Tom Brady came back from his season ending knee injury of 2008 and there were many changes in the Patriots. Scott Pioli departed to become the general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels departed and became the head coach for the Denver Broncos. Matt Cassel who led the Patriots to 11 wins in 2008 was traded to the Chiefs along with linebacker Mike Vrabel. Tedy Bruschi and Rodney Harrison called it quits and retired and Richard Seymour was traded to the Oakland Raiders for a first round pick in 2011. Needless to say it was a new look Patriots team in 2009, but with the same results. Winning their division and making it to the playoffs, but that is where the comparisons end. All season long the Patriots defense struggled and it was no different in the playoffs as the Baltimore Ravens exploited the run defense defeating the Pats 33-14. During the off season the Patriots did not make many moves but the bright spot was drafting linebacker Rolando McClain a line backer from the University of Alabama to help Jerod Mayo roam and cover the field. In 2010 the Patriots are looking for more success as they look to get back to the top of the NFL.

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2010 Preview:

It is always difficult for a team that has been on top to have to rebuild again but it looks to me that is where the Patriots are heading. Tom Brady is not happy with his contract and the offensive line is becoming older, they have veteran wide receivers Wes Welker (coming off a knee injury) and Randy Moss both of which are not getting any younger. The Patriots still have a good team and they still know how to win but it is harder when your body can’t do the things it use to and nothing could be more evident than in this 2010 season. The thing with a veteran ball club is that when they know how to win they know many different ways how to make that happen and I think that as always the Patriots will find a way to win.

2010 Prediction:

New England Patriots: 10-6 (2nd in the AFC East) making the playoffs as Wildcard

By Sam Adams
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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