It can't be blamed on the kicker. And while the O-line performs solid for the Patriots, another unrecognized thing is that Brady doesn't waste time getting rid of the ball. (BTW, can a Pats O-lineman get a Probowl call please league?) Most QBs you see do have ample time, but they fuck it up. They need 10 seconds it seems to get a good pass off. It's not like Brady isn't hitting the dirt in games because he is. He just gets right back up, takes another snap, then 1-2-3 and fires to a receiver. I think he's more efficient with his time in the pocket than most QBs which is an underrated characteristic.