Tom Brady is grotesquely rich, and this has nothing to do with his bank account.
The Patriots have so much talent at their offensive skill positions that they’re borderline injury-proof. Ultimately, the level of their success — potentially ranging from extraordinary to record-breaking — will derive from the marquee trio of tight end Rob Gronkowski and receivers Brandin Cooks and Julian Edelman.
All three have proven their worth against double teams over the course of their careers. Now, almost by default, at least two should be one-on-one with defenders on any given play. The other intriguing element is they can prove dangerous in different areas of the field, so offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can turn into Will Hunting on the chalkboard with his play designs.