With the New England Patriots’ offseason starting to pick up steam after a wild card weekend loss in Buffalo just under two weeks ago, it is time to turn the page and prepare for the 2022 season.
All things considered, the 2021 Patriots exceeded expectations considering the many new faces they had to incorporate on both sides of the ball — most prominently a rookie quarterback that gained experience week to week. Despite winning 10 games and making the playoffs after a one-year hiatus, the expectations at One Patriots Place were not met despite where this team was a year ago: it’s Super Bowl or bust.