The New England Patriots are not going to bounce back and make the playoffs this season. They simply don't have the team that can make that kind of a run.
However, that doesn't mean that there is a dull outlook for the Patriots looking ahead to the future.
Jerod Mayo and company have a ton of young talent on the roster to build around. This season was all about development and beginning a new culture with Mayo leading the way.
In the offseason, New England will have the ability to make moves to bolster the roster and try to make a run at the playoffs in 2025.