The 2023 Patriots went 4-13.

The 2024 Patriots went ... 4-13.

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Football in New England has been dreary for several years. Yet somehow, an improvement of four wins in 2025 would somehow be seen as a disappointment?

That's something Tom E. Curran has trouble squaring, after seeing Greg Bedard this week drop his win total projection from 11 to eight or nine in 2025.

"The Patriots, before they've played a game, they're already a disappointment in so many people's eyes," Curran said on Quick Slants . "The enthusiasm that was sparked by a new coach, an experienced OC, some free-agent signings, the presumed improvement of [Drake] Maye and a poop schedule has raised expectations so now that it feels like doubling their

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