"After the Patriots' downfall in the wake of Tom Brady's decision to leave the team in 2020, many believed they would be a franchise in peril for a long time, even more so after Bill Belichick was fired and the questionable season under Jerod Mayo. Unfortunately for those praying for their downfall, the decision to draft QB Drake Maye and Robert Kraft's hiring of Mike Vrabel have already made the Patriots a legitimate competitor just five years after the legendary quarterback departed for Tampa Bay."
"And now, it looks like they will be the immediate competition for the division title with the Bills, as the Dolphins and Jets continue to flounder. That doesn't appear to be changing any time soon for either organization, with Miami looking to be in a worse situation at the moment. Their future looks even bleaker after the latest news about big decisions that need to be made this upcoming offseason, which only helps the Patriots further their lead in the AFC East."
After Tom Brady left in 2020 and Bill Belichick was fired, the Patriots rebuilt quickly by drafting QB Drake Maye and Robert Kraft hiring Mike Vrabel. Those moves turned the team into a legitimate competitor within five years, positioning them as immediate division rivals to the Bills. The Dolphins and Jets are struggling, with Miami appearing to be in a worse position heading into the offseason. Mike McDaniel faces criticism after benching Tua Tagovailoa despite a recent extension, yet Miami reportedly has no plan to replace McDaniel in 2026. Continued mistakes by Miami and New York will benefit the Patriots' AFC East standing.
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