The 2020 season was as bad as any in recent history for the New England Patriots and their fans. Not only did they have to watch Tom Brady leave the organization after two decades, they also experienced a disappointing regular season: the Patriots missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008, and at 7-9 had their first losing campaign since the year 2000.
Moving forward, however, there are reasons for optimism. Whether or not that optimism will actually translate into on-field success to manifest itself in a bounce-back season obviously remains to be seen. Nonetheless, with training camp only two weeks away fans can certainly feel a lot more confident than last year.