There’s a possibility that in another division the Pats might’ve come across more trouble. But there’s also a much higher possibility that every other team in NFL would’ve suffered the same fate as Bills, Jets, and Dolphins the last 17 years. You think Goff would’ve ever developed if he had to get exposed twice a year by Belichik. Belichik is merciless especially against AFC East opponents. He steals their soul and collects AFC East titles while they spin their wheels.