The New England Patriots were not short on top-end talent in 2021 after finishing the year at 10-7 and making a playoff berth. They may have been one-and-done with a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills. But the Patriots showed a lot of promise during their 2021 season during the first year of the Mac Jones era. Jones is not on this list, however.
Instead, it’s about his supporting cast on the offensive line and the defense. New England has no shortage of talent in those areas. So here’s a look at the Patriots who appeared on that original list. Here’s some of what they wrote on each player — along with our take.