With the playoffs over for the Patriots, the inevitability of tough offseason decisions is looming large over a team that feels like it’s about to change its guard.
New England head man Bill Belichick spent a wild amount of money last offseason to retool his team on the fly in hopes of returning to the postseason in 2021. Though the team accomplished that goal, with a rookie quarterback to boot, the veteran-heavy squad lost four of its last five games and couldn’t hang with the up-and-coming Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round.
Now, the roster turnover following that loss could include a few fan favorites who are among the most decorated players in the franchise’s history.