Typically, around the start of training camp, there is a lot of excitement about the upcoming season in New England, regardless of what happened the previous year. That is very apparent this offseason, primarily due to the arrival of Mike Vrabel as the new head coach and the optimism surrounding Drake Maye's second year.
Despite recording back-to-back losing records in 2023 and 2024, the moves the new regime has made over the last few months have led many analysts to believe that there is a chance the Patriots could be a playoff contender, which is a stark contrast to their recent performances.