Which teams will Patriots compete with for No. 1 pick in 2025 draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Week 1 of a new NFL season always brings a little bit of hope to every franchise.
But it's also important to be realistic.
So let's face it: The New England Patriots aren't going to be very good this season. This isn't breaking news, of course. Anyone who's followed this team and understands the roster knows it's probably going to be a tough year for the six-time Super Bowl champs.