For much of the offseason, the focus within the Patriots has been on the offense, mostly due to the rise of Drake Maye and his expected second-year jump now that Mike Vrabel is the head coach and Josh McDaniels is calling the offense. With the upgrades they have made to the tema, it makes sense that the offense would be so highlighted.
However, significant changes are coming in the defense, with the most shocking being the apparent demotion of safety Kyle Dugger. The veteran has been a starter in New England since he was drafted in 2020 and has risen to the occasion in the years since.