In 2025, the Patriots' defense is slated for improvement as it fell from a top-10 finish in 2023 to 22nd in 2024. Under new head coach Mike Vrabel, analysts Mina Kimes and Gregg Rosenthal discussed the team's potential, highlighting that few Bill Belichick draft picks remain. They identified cornerback Christian Gonzalez and potential All-Pro defensive tackle Christian Barmore as key players. Rosenthal praised Barmore's exceptional skills and versatility, indicating he could be pivotal in leading the team's defensive resurgence this upcoming season.
"You look at the roster, and they definitely raised the floor. But how can their ceiling be higher? There are not a lot of potential great players to me on their offense other than Drake Maye, but you have All-Pro-type cornerback in Christian Gonzalez, and you have a guy that could be an All-Pro in Christian Barmore."
"His strength and versatility are just awesome. He has the full bag. There was a game on Christmas eve where they won and lost their chance at the No. 2 pick."
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