Mayo has a tall task ahead of him in terms of getting New England back atop the AFC, with the growth and development of younger players like Drake Maye, Ja'Lynn Polk, Christian Gonzalez and others standing as the priority this fall.
It's going to be a season of change in Foxborough, with a new head coach on the sideline for the Patriots for the first time since 2000.
While most of the hopes of a successful rebuild in New England rest on the shoulders of Maye, it will be veteran QB Jacoby Brissett who will get the starting nod against the Bengals - with the 31-year-old signal-caller looking to keep the Patriots' offense afloat amid concerns over their banged-up offensive line.
With a new football season underway, here's eight pressing questions facing the 2024 Patriots.
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