Year: 2017

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 4: Head coach Bill Belichick, of the New England Patriots, speaks to the media after organized team activities at Gillette Stadium on June 4, 2015 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Training Camp: Observations from Day 2

New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski is excited for training camp

New England Patriots Training Camp: Observations from Day 1

New England Patriots: David Harris will provide productive experience

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots with the Vince Lombardi Championship Trophy at the Super Bowl Winner and MVP press conference on February 6, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Bill Belichick is not worried about a perfect season

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Malcolm Butler (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Josh Boyner believes Malcolm Butler is unique

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 1: Tight end Gary Barnidge

New England Patriots: Should the Patriots sign Gary Barnidge?

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 07: (L-R) New England Patriots quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Tom Brady celebrate during the New England Patriots victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

New England Patriots have best backup quarterback situation in the NFL

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 16: Dont'a Hightower

New England Patriots: Dont’a Hightower, Alan Branch to start training camp on PUP list

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates during the Super Bowl victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Tom Brady has arrived for Training Camp

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Offense will be versatile in 2017

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Malcolm Butler (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Why is Malcolm Butler being treated so poorly?

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 18: Sebastian Vollmer

New England Patriots: Sebastian Vollmer praises Dante Scarnecchia

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 07: Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett of the New England Patriots celebrate during the Super Bowl victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Do they even need Rob Gronkowski in 2017?

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Rob Ninkovich (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Rob Ninkovich addresses t-shirt drama

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on with Cyrus Jones

New England Patriots Digest: Things to watch in training camp

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots stands on the field prior to Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Julian Edelman posts apology letter from teacher

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 29: Nick Mangold

New England Patriots: Nick Mangold named a player to sign

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 01: David Harris

New England Patriots: David Harris calls Pats “Gold Standard” of NFL

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo

New England Patriots: Did they ruin the Arizona Cardinals’ 2016 season?

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 02: Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia answers questions during Super Bowl LI media availability at the J.W. Marriott on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Patriots Rumors: Roger Goodell still upset with New England

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 01: Tom Brady

New England Patriots: New York Giants Super Bowl LII matchup is very possible

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates during the Super Bowl victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Tom Brady unanimously predicted as AFC East MVP

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Wes Welker

New England Patriots Digest: Bold predictions, best receiver tandems

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Tom Brady

New England Patriots: Top prop bets for the 2017 season

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Dont'a Hightower

New England Patriots: Front Seven ranked well by Pro Football Focus

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 18: Danny Amendola

New England Patriots: 4 position battles to watch in camp

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Julian Edelman

New England Patriots ranked as top passing offense in 2017 by PFF