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Three reasons the Patriots can make the playoffs in 2023

By Lou Scataglia

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 30: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots makes an adjustment at the line of scrimmage during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 30, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 30: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots makes an adjustment at the line of scrimmage during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 30, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Three reasons the Patriots can make the playoffs in 2023

Reason 2: Bill Belichick

I think a lot of us have cooled on Bill Belichick as of late, but at the end of the day, he’s still the greatest coach in the history of the NFL, and every single week the Patriots have an advantage in the most important category, coaching.

With a legitimate offensive coordinator now in the building, Belichick seems to recognize the mistake he made putting Matt Patricia in control of the offense.  Until he isn’t coaching in the NFL anymore, he’s still a huge advantage

Reason 3: No one is picking the Patriots

No one is picking the Pats to be very good in 2023, right?  No one seriously thinks that this team can contend in the AFC, right?  Honestly, that’s right where the team should be as I think it helps them in a way.

Nothing beats a good underdog story, and I’m not sure the Pats’ 2023 opponents are going to be circling their games on their schedules.  Maybe the Pats can take advantage of not truly being considered a legitimate contender.

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