CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Jonathan Jones #31 after intercepting a pass during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots essentially facelifted their roster this offseason, spending significantly north of $200 million in free agency after they finished with their worst record since Bill Belichick first took over head coaching duties in 2000.
While the Patriots’ high-profile additions — like edge rusher Matt Judon and tight end tandem Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith — nabbed headlines, what caught our attention was the emphasis they placed on re-signing some of their homegrown talent.