Because the voting was done at the end of the regular season, and all the media were convinced the Pats were an unstoppable favorite to win the SB. Until they shit the bed in the playoffs (again).
You nailed it, the media was ready to hand the SB Trophy to the cheaters after week 12 of the regular season. The cheaters were the most over-rated team all year long, they will be a huge disappointment next season, get ready to commit suicide pats fans if you haven't already!!!
What a stupid stupid comment. The Pats beat every SB contender during the regular season. BTW, every year on here some numbnut like you proclaims the Pats time as a contender to be over.