From Mac Jones trade talk to battles between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, the Patriots are not in position to improve from last year’s debacle.

Matt Patricia, a defensive whiz, did a subpar job last season calling offensive plays for the Patriots.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he hopes Bill Belichick coaches long enough to break Don Shula’s all-time wins record, but acknowledge New England needs to execute up to its lofty standards.

Dont’a Hightower won three Super Bowl rings (2014, 2016, 2018) with the Patriots to go with two Pro Bowl selections (2016, 2019).

New England signed Mike Gesicki on Friday, but the talented pass-catching tight end also has flaws in his overall game.

JuJu Smith-Schuster projects as a smoother fit in the Patriots’ offense as a big slot receiver.

A day after Jakobi Meyers leaves for the Raiders, New England agrees with JuJu Smith-Schuster on a three-year, $33 million contract.

Jakobi Meyers, New England’s leading receiver for the past three seasons, reunites with Coach Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas.

Jones, who has four interception last season, agrees to a two-year deal.

Devin McCourty played 13 seasons for the Patriots, winning three Super Bowls and becoming a ‘pillar of professionalism,’ according to Bill Belichick.