Most New England Patriots fans would agree something needs to change.
The Patriots are 1-5 to start the 2023 NFL season, a step back from the mediocrity that plagued the franchise for the first three years following Tom Brady’s departure, and there’s little reason to believe a turnaround is imminent. New England just isn’t a good football team right now.
And therein lies the problem: The Patriots have so many issues, both offensively and defensively, that it’s difficult to plot a path forward. What tangible changes can New England make, at least in the short term, that’ll have a positive impact?