This Patriots offseason, more than any other perhaps, has fans questioning if Bill Belichick and his staff can still craft a winner after two decades with the greatest quarterback of all time.
But despite the losses of several key players, including All-Pro cornerback J.C. Jackson and starting right guard Shaq Mason, New England keeps on reloading, adding versatile, experienced defenders like Malcolm Butler and Jabrill Peppers and trading for big receiver DeVante Parker to aid young quarterback Mac Jones.
One veteran NFL agent says Belichick’s keen eye for value, along with his fearlessness in making difficult roster decisions (including one with a well-known client of his), is what has made the Patriots the best franchise in NFL history.