The Patriots are one of five teams listed.
Usually, a team coming off two straight 4-13 seasons would be an afterthought entering the offseason. However, the New England Patriots are still not like other teams: with a potential franchise quarterback in place, a new head coach, and vast resources, they will be a team to watch in the coming weeks and months.
In fact, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they will be one of the teams to watch: he named them among the five most intriguing teams in the league this offseason.
4. New England Patriots
Making the Patriots’ coaching job even more appealing to Mike Vrabel was the fact the team has a league-high $110 million in salary cap space this offseason. New England will have the financial liberty to upgrade its roster however it sees fit, whether it’s having the chance to pay Tee Higgins $30 million a year or upgrading an offensive line that will be addressed.
Beyond an established coach and more than $100 million in cap space, the Patriots also have other advantages. They have a young quarterback in Drake Maye who personnel people across the league agree has the chance to develop into a bona fide standout. They also have the No. 4 pick, where they will be in position to help Maye. New England is positioned to set up its franchise for years to come. The decisions the Patriots make this offseason will help determine how successful they will be.
The other teams mentioned are the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets.