Just because the Patriots have a middling record doesn't mean they have middling talent across the board. Their defense is one of the best in football. Their special-teams units have a couple of league-leaders.
Matthew Judon was named to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday night, but he had a handful of teammates who had arguments to be entered into the NFL's all-star game.
Patriots rookie Marcus Jones could make an easy case as a return man. He's No. 1 in punt-return average in the conference (13.6) and No. 2 in kick-return average (24.