Their season ending in early January has become a disappointing tradition for the New England Patriots lately. For a third straight year, the team has failed to qualify for the playoffs and will therefore once again embark on its offseason sooner than desired.
What that offseason will look like is anybody’s guess at this point in time. Head coach Jerod Mayo has been fired within hours of the final game, while the club has vast resources to work with in both free agency and the draft.
Front office and ownership will have to do their part in order to get the Patriots back on track after two straight 4-13 seasons, and so will the players.