The New England Patriots have struggled to get their new offense firing on all cylinders entering Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, but there are a few reasons to be optimistic that this group can look pretty good at some point.
The veteran tight end signed a lucrative contract with the Patriots in free agency last year, but he failed to meet expectations during his first season in New England. Smith caught 28 passes for 294 yards and only one touchdown -- steep declines from the 41 receptions for 448 yards and eight touchdowns he tallied with the Tennessee Titans in 2020.