NFL News: Pro Football Talk Ranks Patriots Above Buccaneers in Preseason Rankingsbr br Pro Football Talk released their 2020 NFL preseason rankings and surprisingly placed the New England Patriots at No. 4 on their list. This comes after the Patriots signed Cam Newton and will still have Bill Belichick leading the team in a season where preparation will matter more than ever. The crew at PFT seems to think Belichicks game plans and Newton's redemption tour will be a recipe for success in New England.br br The ranking for the Patriots topped out above where old friend Tom Brady landed on the list.