Those guys are idiots, I used to listen to them regularly but I got so I couldn't stand listening to Tom Casale and Andy Hart. They seemed to think they know more about football than BB.
I think the travel will be a set back, that's why undefeated isn't a possibility. IMO, traveling like that wears you down more then anything. I also agree that the Patriots view specific teams difficult due to the style of play. It's why the Broncos kill the Patriots under Shannahan, the Dolphins killed the Pats under Johnson/Wanstedt's system. It's also stupid to say a team's record LAST year means anything.