Simms' Hidden Truth: Patriots Defense Is Perfect Example of Belichick's Genius

The New England Patriots are 5-1 and poised to make another deep playoff run.

Other elite teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings boast immensely talented defenses that cause misery for opposing offenses. While the Patriots might not have as much defensive talent as those powerhouses, they have managed to be nearly as successful.

What is the Patriots defense doing that has some counting it among the NFL's elite? How does it differ from the defenses of the Vikings and Seahawks? How much influence does Bill Belichick have on the defensive formations the Patriots employ?

Watch as Bleacher Report Lead NFL Analyst Chris Simms joins Adam Lefkoe to discuss the Patriots defense in the video above.