We knew going into this season that a fast start would be essential for thePatriots to maintain their playoff hopes. Had they faltered like Miami did, losing 2 of 3 division games, it would be a long, hard road to get into the tournament.
I doubt there are many of us that wouldn’t have taken a 3-1 record if offered it before the season started. It hasn’t always been pretty, but as Bill Parcells said “you are what you are” and the Patriots are still in the division race.
The next four games against the Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers,Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns are a daunting task. That’s three 2009 playoff teams, and a Browns team that are no longer pushovers.
Analysis of a tough 2010 quarter number two after the jump…
