The Patriots' 2025 season has a lot to look forward to, which is not something fans have felt for what seems like an eternity. But the addition of MIke Vrabel and an impressive coaching staff along with a greatly upgraded roster makes it easy to be optimistic and excited about what's to come, especially when projecting the seasons of certain players.
Near the top of that list is cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who has arguably been the best player on the Patriots' defense since he was drafted in 2023. He immediately proved he was the real deal before going down with a season-ending injury as a rookie, and built upon that foundation last year despite the underperformance of the rest of the defense.