The Patriots are not just lacking out on the field these days.
Beyond the evident flaws put on display by a rebuilding roster in 2024, New England’s reputation across the NFL has taken a hit over the years due to the team’s lackluster facilities, a dearth of investment in several areas of football operations, and a generally archaic approach when compared to the rest of the league.
Several of those shortcomings were put on display last week by the NFLPA’s annual report card, with New England getting torched in the anonymous players poll over issues like the team’s travel resources and ownership.