Year: 2017

Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; A general view of Camping World Stadium during the 2017 Pro Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: 6 Players who will make the Pro Bowl in 2017

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Malcolm Butler

New England Patriots: Matt Patricia starting over with defense in 2017

New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski wisely praised by NFLPA to rookies

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) makes a catch for a long gain in overtime as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) defends during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Danny Amendola provides value with his great hands

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore watches as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Stephon Gilmore impressing early on in OTAs

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after a score against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Tom Brady and the curious case of concussions

Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) waits to take the field prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Toughest opponent from each conference in 2017

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England owner Robert Kraft before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots to be first NFL team to sponsor LGBT flag football championship

Oct 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski named a player to avoid in fantasy

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Malcolm Butler not upset by team signing Stephon Gilmore

Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of a New England Patriots football helmet sculpture display prior to Super Bowl LI. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Tony Garcia is learning from one of the best

Feb 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Malcolm Butler talks with reporters during the New England Patriots media availability at the J.W. Marriott team hotel in Houston. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Malcolm Butler makes wise decision to attend OTAs

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) reacts against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Danny Amendola

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) reacts after a play in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: 5 Players entering their final season in NE

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) reacts with the ball during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Julian Edelman named second-best slot receiver in NFL

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the first quarter in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Julian Edelman

Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Why did the team sign Andrew Hawkins?

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) and wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots Roster Recap: Wide Receiver

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) steals the Super Bowl jersey of quarterback Tom Brady prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots are heavy favorite to win AFC East

Nov 28, 2015; Laramie, WY, USA; Wyoming Cowboys tight end Jacob Hollister (88) runs for a touchdown against the UNLV Rebels during the fourth quarter at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Rebels 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Hollister brothers are chasing their dream as rookies

Oct 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Rob Gronkowski

Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Why Gronkowski’s new deal is great for both sides

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and quarterback Tom Brady hold Super Bowl trophies prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: 2017 team being compared to 2007 squad

Nov 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Trading for Brandin Cooks named best offseason move

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Choosing the next leader of the backfield

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Dion Lewis

Oct 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) runs past Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cassius Marsh (91) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Seahawks 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Building chemistry is an OTA storyline to watch