Are Patriots Placed Too Low On ESPNs Ranking Of Top NFL Rosters?
Maybe so, but ESPN/Pro Football Focus NFL analyst Ben Linsey would disagree with that notion. Linsey on Wednesday published a ranking of the NFLs top offenses, and he put the Patriots in the No. 18 spot. He identified New Englands offensive line and running game as its biggest strength, and edge rusher Kyle Van Noy as its X-factor. Heres an interesting excerpt:  Biggest weakness: The Patriots invested roughly $77.5 million in guaranteed money into their receiving corps this offseason, but they still are missing a true No.1 wide receiver. Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne and Jakobi Meyers are among the top names on the depth chart, and all three are best suited somewhere between No. 2 and No. 3 options in an ideal world. Expect plenty of heavy personnel groupings featuring Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry at tight end. We dont have an issue with any of Linseys rationale. However, we feel No. 18 is a bit low for this group, which has a high ceiling depending on the play of the quarterback. But hey, to each their own.