Year: 2017

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: Predicting the second month of 2017 schedule

New England Patriots: How Stephon Gilmore took No. 24 from Cyrus Jones

New England Patriots: Contract extension for David Andrews is a steal

New England Patriots: Brady to be featured on cover of ‘Madden NFL 18’

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Youngstown defensive end Derek Rivers speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Derek Rivers predicted as top rookie in 2017

Sep 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; A general view of Gillette Stadium prior to the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Massachusetts Minutemen. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Making an offense of former Patriots

New England Patriots: Post-NFL Draft AFC East Power Rankings

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: How the May 9 tender affects Patriots, Blount

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) and New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) warm up before overtime during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Josh Gable adapting to the Patriot way

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Super Bowl favorites favored to win every game

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with tackle Nate Solder (77), wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), offensive guard Joe Thuney (62), and center David Andrews (60) after winning Super Bowl LI. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: New jersey numbers revealed for 2017

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: LeGarrette Blount gets issued rare May 9 tender

Jan 1, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets corner back Darrelle Revis (24) runs off the field after a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots named a good fit for Darrelle Revis

Nov 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) catches a touchdown over Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) and cornerback Bradley Roby (29) during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Broncos defeated the Saints 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Moss comparison unfair to young speedster Cooks

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) speaks to his teammates before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots Breaking down initial 90-man roster on Defense and Special Teams

Oct 15, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Austin Carr (80) makes touchdown catch against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Austin Carr could be Danny Amendola’s successor

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads teammates onto the field before Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. At left is New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Breaking down initial 90-man roster on offense

Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) in the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Free agents who could sign with defending Super Bowl champs

Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Defending champions sit atop ESPN post-draft Power Rankings

Jan 21, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; West Team defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr (99) tackles East Team running back De'Veon Smith (2) during the second half of the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. West Team defeated the East Team 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Deatrich Wise Named a Mid-Round Gem

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) high fives quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Predicting the first month of 2017 schedule

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Butler reportedly wanted to be traded to Saints ‘badly’

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view of the draft theater during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Who did other teams take with New England’s picks?

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks over the field before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Why Langi will make team as undrafted free agent

Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his staff look on from the sidelines during the second half of the Buffalo Bills 16-0 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Gostkowski’s job could go to trick-shot kicker

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

New England Patriots: A crowded backfield could set up a surprise cut

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: Butler’s arrival for OTAs a great sign for underrated defense

Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Will loss of Blount leave a hole in offense?