originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New England Patriots are filled with optimism and new faces across the organization. The Patriots just wrapped up their mandatory minicamp, and the optimism surrounding the team is as high as it has been in years.
With new head coach Mike Vrabel at the helm and promising young quarterback Drake Maye, some fans and local pundits are struggling not to get too excited about this upcoming season.
According to Chad Finn at The Boston Globe, the team looks different after the regime change.
"Just about everything — from the vibes to the talent level to the coaching staff to the overall professionalism — is clearly light-years better," Finn said.