Tim Graham of ESPN.com reports whether it be in Las Vegas or the various preseason power rankings all over the Internet, the New England Patriots have been chosen the AFC Easts team to beat for 2009. Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Joey Porter takes offense. Porter declared Friday morning that the road to the AFC East title will come through Miami this year, and the Dolphins are the champions until proven otherwise. I dont understand how you can put somebody in front of us, Porter said Friday morning. We won the championship. We were AFC East champions. I just dont think its supposed to happen like that. Youve got to beat somebody to be the champs. We had to beat somebody to be the champs. Source: ESPN.com
I have no problem with people picking the Patsies. With a healthy Brady they probably should be the team to beat.....but Miami is still the defending champs until December.
Joey being Joey. I see his point, however, on paper, the Patriots are the team to beat...nothing but paper champions...right Joey?
joey likes to talk. at this point, comparing rosters, the Pats are more talented and the Jets may have just as much talent, if not more. the phins aren't going to sneak up on anyone this year. i think they'll remain competitive but won't win the division.
