There's no question the New England Patriots' roster is much better today than it was on the final day of the 2024 regular season.
In that time, the Patriots have acquired defensive tackle Milton Williams, cornerback Carlton Davis, linebacker Harold Landry, linebacker Robert Spillane, right tackle Morgan Moses and several other quality players in free agency. These are meaningful upgrades, particularly on defense.
It's a strong step in the right direction, and it's enough to get many people excited about the Patriots potentially winning more than four games next season -- something they haven't done since 2022.