Year: 2021

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-14. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Patriots: Why didn’t Mac Jones’ off-field issues get comparable attention?

Patriots: 3 best quarterbacks team will face in 2021

Patriots: Simmed seasons with Cam and Mac Jones were eye-opening

Patriots: Rob Ninkovich quote shows he has no patience for Tim Tebow

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Mac Jones poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected 15th by the New England Patriots during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Patriots: 3 way-too-early predictions based on NE’s 2021 schedule

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the Patriots defeated the Packers 31-17 at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots-Packers draft stat proves Aaron Rodgers has no excuse vs Tom Brady

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Defensive end Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots celebrates his third quarter interception with teammates against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Inglewood, California. The Patriots defeated the Chargers 45-0. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Patriots defense has opportunity to be best in the NFL

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 20: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers smiles prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Patriots: Tom Brady could make NFL history in Foxboro and it’ll feel weird

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)

Patriots: 3 most concerning trap games on the 2021 schedule

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with his daughter Vivian during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl boat parade on February 10, 2021 after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Patriots: Tom Brady’s take on Foxborough return is dismissive and odd

CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 29: Alex Redmond #62 and Keaton Sutherland #74 of the Cincinnati Bengals try to block Carroll Phillips #59 of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter of a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Patriots work out pair of ex-Bengals in attempt to add late steal

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions celebrates scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Patriots: Eagles stopped Dolphins from further bolstering backfield

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reviews a printout on the sideline during a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 12, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Patriots completely changing draft process could be huge for Belichick’s future

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 28: Teammates congratulate Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots on his touchdown during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

New England Patriots schedule reveal comes with cool ‘collectibles’

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Patriots-Buccaneers could be hottest ticket in NFL history

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 13: Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO of the New England Patriots, looks on before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots fans will love spot on Forbes’ Most Valuable Teams list

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks for an open receiver against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Patriots: Rival coach believes drafting Mac Jones had to do with offseason additions

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Cameron McGrone #44 of the Michigan Wolverines (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Patriots: Why did Bill Belichick draft player who recently tore ACL?

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Patriots: Justin Fields wouldn’t have fallen to Pats even without Bears trade

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots Rumors: Matt Patricia’s expanded role should worry fans

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 29: Jason McCourty #30 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: Jason McCourty has heartfelt goodbye after signing with Dolphins

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks for an open receiver against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Patriots: How will Cam Newton’s contrasting style help Mac Jones’ development?

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: James White #28 of the New England Patriots looks on after the game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: James White getting his college degree is amazing tribute to late father

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots reacts after scoring a touchdown during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

3 Patriots standouts who are entering their final year in NE

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 speaks with head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Round Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Patriots Rumors: Insider believes 49ers pulled Jimmy Garoppolo off market

Patriots RB Sony Michel (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Would Patriots consider trading Sony Michel before start of season?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Mac Jones speaks onstage after being selected 15th by the New England Patriots during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Patriots: Should Sean Payton’s pre-draft interest in Mac Jones worry New England?

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots runs the ball in the second half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Patriots: Julian Edelman couldn’t stop tweeting about team’s draft picks