In the wake of the New England Patriots 2021 season, Patriot Maven provides analysis on the New England Patriots defensive end position and the potential moves to be made heading into free agency.
The New England Patriots overcame a 2-4 start to the 2021 NFL season, to finish with a 10-7 record and earned a playoff berth after a one-year absence. Still, the Pats face a great deal of questions as they head towards the 2022 season. Despite a seven-game win streak, which briefly returned New England to the top spot in the conference, a late-season slide caused a slip in the standings.