What will stop the New England Patriots from making the playoff jump?
Jun 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) works on a hand-off drill during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Even with a multitude of changes and upgrades from the New England Patriots' brutal most recent season, and some outlets even seeing the team making a jump to the playoffs for the first time since 2021, there could be one major roadblock for this team's chances to make that shift to a top postseason competitor.