By Dean Michaels, NFL Writer

The New England Patriots are the clear front runner once again in the AFC East

The 2012 NFL season is right around the corner, and once again, the New England Patriots are the undisputed favorite in the AFC East. Brad Wells and Matt Ufford of SB Nation rank their AFC East teams from top to bottom, with some analysis and humor thrown in to explain their picks.

 

AFC East Preview: Patriots Clear Front Runner Once Again in 2012