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New England Patriots: 3 outrageous predictions for the 2018 season

By Sam Minton

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 11: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs the ball as De'Vante Harris #49 of the New Orleans Saints defends in the first half during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 11: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs the ball as De'Vante Harris #49 of the New Orleans Saints defends in the first half during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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The Patriots defense will be better than the offense

The New England Patriots have always been an offense first team. It’s hard not to be when Tom Brady is your quarterback. Even though the Patriots have a quality offense, but this year the defense could be fantastic.

The Patriots made a nice move in free agency signing Adrian Clayborn. Last season Clayborn had the best season of his career racking up 9.5 sacks. With Clayborn, Deatrich Wise, and Trey Flowers on the line the Patriots will be getting to the QB a lot last season. The Pats also have Malcolm Brown to plug up opponents running game.

The Patriots will also have an important part of their defense returning for this season. Dont’a Hightower will be back and will be leading the defense once again. Hightower is a great pass rusher and is decent dropping back in coverage. He will improve the defense a lot.

Finally the Patriots will have a solid secondary. Stephon Gilmore will be leading the cornerbacks and once he got on the right track he played great. On the opposite side of Gilmore will be Jason McCourty. McCourty is a quality corner who can make some plays. Last season he had 3 interceptions and 54 tackles.

Finally Jason’s twin brother, Devin McCourty will be back patrolling the field. McCourty is the heart and soul of the defense. McCourty had 77 tackles last season and buzzes around the field. He is one of the best safeties in the league and should be again this season.

All of this adds up to the New England Patriots having a great defense next season.

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Hopefully all these predictions come true because that means the Patriots would have a fantastic regular season.

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