Vote: What Is the Biggest Reason for the Patriots’ Poor Defense This Season?

Thank goodness for that offense.

The Patriots, who have coughed up at least 21 points in each of their first three regular-season games this year, have been struggling defensively. Although 2-1, the Pats are certainly lacking a Super Bowl-caliber defense and if it wasn’t for Tom Brady and the offense, who knows where this team would be standing after the first three contests of the season?

Which part of the Pats’ defense is to blame for its struggles?

What is the biggest reason for the Patriots’ poor defense this season?