New England Patriots veteran defender Ja’Whaun Bentley has lofty goals heading into the 2025 season, and it all starts with the team improving at the linebacker position.
Bentley recently shared episode 1 of “2004 – Yes, It’s A Dynasty” podcast, which focuses on the team’s legendary linebacker corps. It was a special group in time that featured Tedy Bruschi, Ted Johnson, Willie McGinest and current Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
Those three players played a major role in helping the Patriots finish the season with a 14-2 record that year and win Super Bowl XXXIX against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bentley referred to the group as “legends” and admitted he wants to get back to playing at that high level with the current linebacker corps.
Legends.
Gettin back to this https://t.co/HxR5ZzcK12— JB (@NVBentley33) February 17, 2025
The Patriots and their fans would love it if the defense was able to return to the level of the 2004 team. They have a long way to go in that regard, but they have the assets to begin rebuilding with that goal in mind.