‘Are the Patriots as good as everyone seems to think they are? New England is the overwhelming choice by experts to win the AFC East. Seems reasonable with Brady returning, and offensive weapons such as Randy Moss, Wes Welker (who may not play tonight), and Laurence Maroney, plus coach Bill Belichick. But the defense is missing five starters from a year ago including leaders such as Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel and Rodney Harrison. So there are a few questions, just not enough to make them worry about the Bills.’