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Patriots: Kyle Van Noy’s tweet with Dont’a Hightower hypes up defense

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Van Noy

The New England Patriots defense was more vulnerable last season than fans have grown accustomed to during the Bill Belichick era, but that can be attributed to them losing key contributors to opt outs and free agency during the offseason.

That figures to change in a big way in 2021 after a free agent spending spree that sent shockwaves around the NFL and a seemingly stellar showing in the draft.

We would all agree that adding veterans to the defense, which had a flock of inexperienced players assume major roles last season, will make a huge difference, right?