Patriots DB Devin McCourty (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots’ dynasty hit a crossroads last offseason, and their mass exodus of free agents, led by quarterback Tom Brady, signified a changing of the guard.
Nothing lasts forever, and the Patriots experienced this harsh reality regarding their two-decade run over the last two offseasons.
Given where their roster was at, New England had no other choice but to spend more in free agency this year than they ever have in their history.
When you couple the myriad of newcomers with how many locker room/culture pillars have departed, the remaining veterans are going to need an adjustment period.