by Brent Schwartz
With the first full Sunday slate of NFL games in 2023 just a few days away, few teams (maybe none) feel like they're at a crossroads moment as much as these New England Patriots. It's been three years since Tom Brady left what is still the 21st century's most successful North American sports franchise. But … Continue reading 2023 New England Patriots Preview: Make or break season?
In an attempt to reboot the team after a 7-9 transition season in a post-Tom Brady world, during a pandemic, Bill Belichick hurled an NFL-record $159.6 million of guaranteed money in free agency to attempt to fix his team on both sides of the ball. Some criticized the move, calling some of the contracts "overpays," but the moves were strategic, as the Patriots were one of just a couple teams with the available cap space in 2020 after the salary cap shrunk in an attempt to make up for lost revenue from a lack of fan attendance during last season.
The New England Patriots spent most of the 2019 season leaning on their defense, which posted league-best numbers in points per game allowed (14.1) and yards per game allowed (275.9). With Tom Brady now in Tampa Bay, the 2020 team could be even more reliant on it's defense. Bill Belichick's defensive prowess and long-standing expertise … Continue reading New England Patriots Defense: 2019 Film Review + 2020 Projections
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