‘Never mind all of the supposed acrimony between the fun-crushing Belichick and his most vital pieces, Brady (rumored to be retiring) and Gronkowski (rumored to be on the trading block). It made for lively offseason filler for the media, but carries little in the way of substance. The Patriots are still the Patriots. They’re still worthy of being favored to not only win the division, but play in back-to-back Super Bowls … and win.’