The Patriots are going to be relying on young players in 2020 more than any season in recent memory, really out of necessity.
That's not all bad news. With or without Tom Brady, this roster has been overdue for an infusion of youth. Still, with plenty of veteran talent still onboard, the progress of several of New England's second- and third-year players will dictate just how far this team can go in this brave new post-TB12 world.
We already took a look at this year's rookie class in August. The players below, who've already made their NFL debuts, will be under the biggest microscope come Sunday.