In a recent article by Jeff Howe of The Athletic, NFL decision makers were polled, and interestingly, the Patriots ended up being one of the top teams that executives and experts alike believe will take the next step in 2025. There's no doubt there's reason for hype, but will they live up to the billing put on them by 31 executives?
On one hand, skepticism is understandable. At the end of the day, the team went 4-13 last season and was favored in zero games. What changes could make a team go from zero to hero?