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One reason for optimism for 2025 Patriots that isn't Drake Maye

Pro Football Focus' Dalton Wasserman shared one reason every team in the NFL should be optimistic about the 2025 season.

When it comes to the New England Patriots, some might assume it would be second-year quarterback Drake Maye and the offensive line improvements. However, Wasserman took things in a different direction and chose Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's defense.

The Patriots had a busy offseason upgrading the unit, starting with the blockbuster addition of Milton Williams, who signed a four-year, $104 million deal. Williams will join a healthy Christian Barmore along the defensive front.