New England Patriots 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl Odds: The New England Patriots are still the class of the AFC East and are going to recapture their division throne in 2009. Quarterback Tom Brady will return to a New England team that went 11-5 with bacup QB Matt Cassell who was dealt to Kansas City along with defensive leader Mike Vrabel and personnel chief Scott Pioli. Also departed is offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels who is now the coach of the Denver Broncos. What does all this turnover mean? Not much. If there is one thing that New England Head Coach Bill Bellichick has proven it is that his team adapts and always performs at a high level. The NFL predictions odds for the New England Patriots to win the 2010 Super Bowl is listed at 4-1 odds.

Celebrity QB Tom Brady makes his return in 2009 after a serious knee injury sidelined him for all of last season. Brady may experience some decreased mobility and rust due to the injury but still must be considered a Top-3 NFL QB. The Patriots have retooled their offense for Brady with a deep core of receivers and a new running back in Fred Taylor. WR Randy Moss is still the premier target with his ability to stretch the defense with his speed and get open because of his tremendous football I.Q. #2 wideout Wes Welker is also an outstanding slot receiver that consistently gets open underneath. Competition for the starting RB position will be held between Fred Taylor, Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk. Faulk is the most versatile, Taylor is the most established and Maroney has the most upside.  Whoever wins the starting RB position will be running behind a stout offensive line that does an excellent job of opening running lanes and protecting Tom Brady. The NFL predictions odds for the New England Patriots to win the AFC championship is at 2 -1 odds.

The Patriots 3-4 defense is Head Coach Bill Bellichick’s baby with its variety of different blitzes and nickel packages. The Patriots 8th ranked defense from a year ago could be even better with new additions added in free-agency and the draft. The defense is aging but they are still excellent across the board. The D-Line is arguably the best in the NFL with pocket collapsing DT Vince Wilfork leading the charge. The linebackers in the Patriots scheme are depended on to provide a pass-rush and this could be a breakout year for last season’s #1 pick ILB Jerod Mayo. Mayo was the NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year and will need to pick up the slack for departed playmaker Mike Vrabel. Consistent CB Shawn Springs was added to bolster a deep secondary with a couple of talented safeties in Brandon Merriweather and James Sanders. Some wonder if Springs is past his prime, but only time will tell. Special Teams are a source of strength with a well-rounded unit that has a sniper accurate Kicker in Stephen Gostkowski.

The Patriots offensive juggernaut is in place for them to contend for a Superbowl in 2009. For the last 15 years New England has more wins than any other NFL franchise. Bill Bellichick simply reloads every season no matter what personnel he has to replace. Look for the Patriots to win the AFC East and make another trip to the 2010 Superbowl. The NFL Football predictions odds on the season Win Total for the New England Patriots is listed at 11.5 WINS.