With free agency and the draft in the rear-view mirror, the NFL is entering the slowest phase on the calendar. That does not mean things will be quiet for the New England Patriots: rookie minicamp started on Friday and the offseason workout program is underway as well.
Needless to say, there is a lot going on. So, let’s clean out the notebook before turning our attention to the new week.
1. Patriots’ offseason moves were all about establishing a core: The Patriots may not be as far away from contention as their 2023 season suggests, but they still have some work to do to get back to the level of performance they want to be at.