Few, if any, teams in the National Football League place as high of a premium on employing a strong defensive backfield as the New England Patriots. Whether it be at cornerback or safety, the Pats pride themselves on fielding a secondary that is capable of playing intelligent, preventative football, while blending the ability to aggressively make plays.
Although New England’s cornerback tandem of Stephon Gilmore and J.C. Jackson exudes its share of star power, the safety depth chart will once again be stocked with versatility and potential in 2021. Despite the retirement of long-time safety Patrick Chung, the Pats maintain a good blend of youth and experience at the position.