The Patriots in 2023 are at risk of missing the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since before Tom Brady took over as their starting QB in 2001.
Bill Belichick did his team no favors in trying to reach the postseason last year, placing Matt Patricia in charge of an offense that largely regressed in 2022 after a promising start for rookie quarterback Mac Jones in 2021. The offensive dysfunction wasn't just limited to the field, either; Jones notably and verbally voiced his frustrations with coaches, leading to rumors of cursing matches with quarterback coach Joe Judge and a possible trade in the 2023 offseason.