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Off-season Outlook: New England Patriots

Yes, Super Bowl 50 just ended, but the NFL never sleeps, so it's time to take a look at what every team must do for a better season next time around. Next up is the New England Patriots, the runner-up in the AFC, who need to make some improvements to their offensive line if they want to reach Super Bowl LI. And, you can find our outlook for the Super Bowl champion Broncos here, and for the NFC champion Panthers here.

Key free agents

C Ryan Wendell, DE Akiem Hicks, FS Tavon Wilson, RB LeGarrette Blount, RB Steven Jackson

Player(s) that must be re-signed: Wendell, Hicks

The good news for the Patriots is that most of their key players are locked up for the 2016 season.