"In a recent article by Jeff Howe of The Athletic, NFL decision makers were polled, and interestingly, the Patriots ended up being one of the top teams that executives and experts alike believe will take the next step in 2025. There's no doubt there's reason for hype, but will they live up to the billing put on them by 31 executives?"
"On the other hand, the Patriots have no reason not to succeed. More specifically, Mike Vrabel has no reason not to succeed. Equipped with experienced coordinators of his choice, a new No. 4 overall left tackle, and a QB already in place, the team looks set to boom rather than bust. On top of this, they were far and away free agency's biggest spenders, inking contracts that totaled over $361 million. The next biggest spender, Minnesota, didn't even eclipse $300 million."
"While the offense had notable upgrades through offense and the draft, Vrabel's marquee spending and more notable moves have come on the defensive side of the ball. He handed out a record-breaking deal to Milton Williams to be the franchise's highest-paid player ever. He also handed out deals worth north of $10 million per season to Carlton Davis, Harold Landry, and Robert Spillane. 2024 Patriots, such as Christian Elliss and Jeremiah Pharms, were also rewarded with new deals."
NFL decision makers ranked the Patriots among the top teams likely to improve in 2025 despite a 4-13 record and being favored in zero games last season. Skepticism exists given that massive turnarounds like Washington's are rare. Optimism centers on Mike Vrabel, who kept a quarterback in place, hired experienced coordinators, and added a No. 4 overall left tackle. New England led free agency with over $361 million in contracts and prioritized the defense with a record deal for Milton Williams plus multi-million-dollar signings for Carlton Davis, Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, and extensions for Christian Elliss and Jeremiah Pharms.
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