The New England Patriots are one of the benefits of a long off-season, corresponding with an endless modern media cycle.
Mike Vrabel, paired with some high-ticket free agents and a high draft pick, has completely overshadowed the fact that the team is coming off a pitiful four-win campaign.
The roster is unquestionably in a better place to compete with a coach far more qualified for the job. Still, is the notion that the Pats are a surefire postseason contender a bit overzealous?
Part of the unwavering optimism is around signal-caller Drake Maye, who won just one start as a rookie but jumped off the screen with his raw traits and has a whiff of Josh Allen in his skillset.