If the New England Patriots were to make a substantial leap during the 2025 NFL season, it wouldn't come as a huge surprise. In place are all the ingredients of a team ready to ascend to the next level. Young star quarterback with perennial Pro Bowl potential? Drake Maye's your guy. New head coach with a proven track record of winning? Say hello (again) to Mike Vrabel. All sorts of cap space and a willingness to field a contender sooner rather than later? Yeah, the Patriots fit that description as well.
Patriots pick out 'apple of their eye' in free agency
