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New England Patriots still the team to beat in AFC East despite Brady departure – Buffalo Bills GM

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane believes the New England Patriots remain the team to beat in the NFL's AFC East, despite Tom Brady's switch to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Legendary quarterback Brady swapped the Patriots for the Buccaneers via free agency, after winning six Super Bowl titles in Foxborough.

The Patriots have dominated the AFC East following 11 consecutive titles but with Brady moving to the Buccaneers and Stefon Diggs joining the Bills, Buffalo have been tipped to rise to the top.

However, Beane told reporters during a videoconference on Thursday: "The team to beat in the East is the Patriots.