With many experts predicting the Patriots will get out of the AFC East basement this season, thinking playoffs isn't that far-fetched.

The New England Patriots gave their franchise a full makeover this offseason. Out went Jerrod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt and in came Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels.

The New England Patriots first decided to address their brutal pass rush this offseason by signing Harold Landry to a three-year, $43.5 million contract, right ...