Former Bills Pro Bowler views Patriots as team's biggest threat
The Patriots generated considerable buzz this offseason after hiring Mike Vrabel as head coach and completely revamping their coaching staff and roster. Like the Washington Commanders last season, some have wondered if the Patriots will be the next 4-13 team to morph into a playoff contender overnight.
Who knows what the postseason future holds for New England, but they could present a real problem to the current king of the AFC East.
"To me, the team with the most upside is the Patriots," Wood said on The Jim Rome Show. "Now, will this be their year this year? I'm not sure. Can Drake Maye take that next step this year, or is he maybe a year or so away from potentially contending or going toe-to-toe with Josh Allen? I've always been a big Mike Vrabel guy. I like him, I like the way his teams play with toughness. Does he have the quarterback now to get them over the hump? Potentially.'
The Patriots have the opportunity to make some noise as soon as this season.
Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has already teased significant growth, and the offensive weapons around him have improved. Whether the offensive line has improved enough might ultimately make or break the team. Enough has changed for the Bills to start taking the Patriots seriously.
This is not the same team they've big-brothered in recent years.
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