No team has been as consistent since the dawn of the 21st century as the New England Patriots: The team has won 15 AFC East titles, eight conference championships, and five Super Bowls during the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era. Naturally, the team is again among the favorites to win it all in 2018 or at least play a vital role in shaping the NFL's landscape once more.
It is therefore not surprise to see seven members of the Patriots make ESPN's recent list of “99 NFL players, coaches and themes that will define 2018”.