4 Reasons The Patriots Are Still My Superbowl Pick

Coming off the late loss to the Panthers many New England Patriots fans were left heart broken, however the Patriots are still 7-3 and have a 2 game lead in the AFC East. The Patriots are still my pick to win the Superbowl and here's why.

1. The Secondary --- Despite the Patriot's inability to get off the field against the Panthers the secondary continues to be a strength for this team on paper. I don't know whether Talib will be back next season or if Dennard will be in jail but if the Pats secondary gets healthy come playoff time they will be a stingy defense. 
2. Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich --- The Patriots defensive line has been decimated on the interior, but the defensive end position is thriving. Ninkovich and Jones have the tendency to cause sacks for other players, both players come off the edge and force the quarterback to compensate often times running into the arms of another Patriots linemen. If Jones  and Ninkovich can make opposing quarterbacks adjust the entire game becomes easier for the defense.
3. Playmakers --- Offense, defense, or special teams the Patriots have play makers. On offense the Patriots obviously have Brady, but they also have Gronk, Shane Vereen who is quickly emerging as an impact scat back, Arron Dobson who can take the cover off of defenses, Kembrell Thompkins who can beat almost anyone off the line of scrimmage (plus did you see that insane spin move against the Panthers?!?!), and Amendola/Edelman for the underneath passing. Overall the Patriots offense is balanced and full of play makers. On Defense the Patriots have forced a turnover in almost every game over the past 3 years. Ninkovich always seems to be in the right place and the secondary often times picks off quarterbacks at opportune moments. Lastly on Special teams the Patriots have had excellent Punt coverage from Mathew Slater. This may not seem important, but in big games starting a team deep in it's own territory is a huge advantage.
4. Old Dogs --- The New England Patriots still have a better 1-2 punch than Manning to Welker and Stafford to Calvin Johnson.The Patriots have the always lethal combination of Belichick and Brady.The Combination has gone to multiple 5 Superbowls and if anyone knows how to get to another it;s those 2.

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