The Patriots offense will sure look different this season.
For starters, easily the most obvious difference is that rookie Mac Jones will be under center. Jones, drafted 15th overall, beat out veteran Cam Newton for the starting job, paving the way for a more traditional passing attack.
But the offensive changes extend beyond the quarterback position.
The Patriots kicked off free agency by signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a four-year, $50 million contract, a move that addressed one of the team’s biggest voids since the departure of four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski.
The team wasn’t done, adding another tight end, Hunter Henry, the next day.