Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day, and there’s plenty to love about the New England Patriots heading into the 2023 offseason.
No, they haven’t made the playoffs in two of their last three seasons, and depending on what happens over the next month, the roster could have more holes than Camp Green Lake.
The good news is the new version of the Patriots won’t be a weighted science experiment dropped off in the middle of the ocean. Bill O’Brien has returned to take the offensive coordinator reins from Matt Patricia, and the team should be able to get back to at least some semblance of normalcy.
But what players should you love for a potential 2023 breakout season?
Grab a fistful of candy hearts and uncork your favorite sparkling beverage. Here are the five players Patriots fans should be eyeing next season.