The offense
The offense may lack weapons on the outside but if they are healthy they should be serviceable. The Patriots may even invest a few draft picks in receivers and tight ends. That would be a risk if Brady was around since he historically doesn’t do well with younger wideouts.
The offensive line is intact and will return four starters from last year — now that Joe Thuney is under the franchise tag — and David Andrews — who missed all of last year — is expected to be back. That continuity is important. The Patriots also have a slew of running backs they can use if they decide to go with a heavier ground attack. The cupboard is not completely bare.