NE has enough offensive talent to overcome an inept coaching staff..and Herm would have their defense playing at a high level. They would still probably lose a couple games (Indy, Dallas), based on conservative playcalling, but 9-2 is pretty reasonable.
The Chiefs could easily be a 7-4 team, and I'm sure Bellichek and his staff would find a way to utilize this horrendous line and running game, and design plays for Brodie to throw downfield and open up the run game.
My votes:
NE 9-2
KC 7-4
We don't have enough offensive talent/experience to be a 9 win team regardless of coaching staff, but a division lead and winning record would be attainable.
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