THREE REASONS PATRIOTS FANS SHOULD REMAIN OPTIMISTIC QB PLAY DEFENSE OFFER HOPE

Looking at their record alone, the are not off to the greatest start, currently standing at 2-3 and in last place in the AFC East. Last place in the division is not a spot where the Patriots tend to be, usually the occupy that spot, but even with things looking a bit grim, there is no need for Patriots fans to hit the panic button yet.Patriots fans

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