Curran: Patriots should aspire to be like Panthers in final games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Expectations have been lowered in New England, to say the least.
When Tom Brady was in town, anything short of a Super Bowl was a disappointment. Immediately after Brady's departure, the goal was simply to make the playoffs.
Now? Our Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran says the Patriots should try to be like the Carolina Panthers.
Yes, the Panthers are 3-10 (the same record as New England). Yes, they haven't had a winning season since 2017.