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Patriots Mailbag: Should the Patriots Actually Focus on Defense in Free Agency?

The Patriots are heading into an offseason where everyone is understandably clamoring for upgrades on offense.

After finishing tied for last in scoring offense in 2023, New England should undergo a significant overhaul on the offensive side of the ball, starting with the quarterback position and trickling down to the supporting cast.

With the unofficial start to free agency at the NFL Scouting Combine next week in Indianapolis, we'll get a gauge for which marquee names will hit the open market. Teams can start placing the franchise tag on players today, Feb. 20, with the deadline to tag players on March 5th.