TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots didn’t have much to be excited about last season.
Not only was their roster ransacked in free agency, which included the departure of Tom Brady, but they lost numerous players to opt outs before training camp.
Throw in the fact that their quarterback play left a lot to be desired, and you’ll understand why fans were so pessimistic.