NFL Insider Pushes Back On Critics Disrespecting Patriots

One prominent NFL personality defended the New England Patriots against skeptics who continue to question them during a deep playoff run.

The Patriots may not win over doubters even if they make the Super Bowl. After exploiting a favorable regular-season schedule, they capitalized on a vulnerable Los Angeles Chargers offensive line in the opening round and defeated the Houston Texans without star wide receiver Nico Collins in the AFC Divisional Round.

New England will now face...