FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots ended their offseason program on June 12. Here’s a look at how it unfolded, how they fared and the questions still lingering:
Offseason goals: Regroup and compete for another Super Bowl championship after falling short. Bill Belichick often talks about how the offseason is a clean slate and a time to teach players the system and get them up to speed for the start of training camp in late July, when things shift to a more competitive focus. Belichick said it was a good process, and the final week included a field trip to Fenway Park and a football-based "Back to the Future" day as part of the overall team-building approach.