If the New England Patriots are going to become a team contending for the playoffs this season, there will need to be drastic change.
Bill Belichick’s squad was depleted of talent and energy last year following the departure of Tom Brady, and they were lucky to walk away with a 7-9 record. Fortunately, the team will reportedly return all of the opt-outs and that’s a great starting point. But, a quarterback for the 2021 season still needs to be found and that will determine the level of attention free agents give the team this offseason.