As far as ranking teams behind pats, I look at it this way:
All 3 have top defenses, and fins and jets made some really big name upgrades too. So defense is pretty much awash between them.
On offense, QB is far and away the most important position. And Miami currently has the best situation coming into the season with tanny > Fitz or an unproven TT. But he's so far not been elite either, so it remains to be seen how much of an advantage, if any. Imo they also have the least talent at the talent positions surrounding him.
So bottom line, once you get past the favorite pats, its a toss up between the other 3 contenders.