There has been a lot of excitement and optimism surrounding the Patriots this offseason, with many analysts believing they could put together the best season of the last five years under the watchful eye of new head coach Mike Vrabel.
The former Titans' coach has elevated New England's chances to heights we haven't seen since Tom Brady was under center, and the upgrades the new regime made to the roster are a big reason for that, too.
It has prompted a lot of belief in what the newly made-over team can do in all aspects of the game, as many players have risen in the rankings in all three phases.