The sports landscape was changed — maybe forever — in 2020. From empty stadiums to tournament bubbles, New England's four major sports franchises managed to get through their seasons with varying degrees of success. Here's a look back at the year that was:
Patriots
The year 2020 was like no other for the NFL. Due to COVID-19, last offseason was hands off for the first time for most coaching staffs. For the Patriots, that affected their draft preparations and important spring practices as well as the preseason.
Tthe Patriots weren’t allowed to host draft prospects at Gillette Stadium.