FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots (4-13)

Expectations

The Patriots made an abrupt course correction, parting ways with former coach Jerod Mayo after just one season following the team’s second straight 4-13 finish. Enter new coach Mike Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker with a connection to the past run of Super Bowl wins, having won three rings playing for Bill Belichick. Vrabel is now eager to prove the culture he developed while leading the Tennessee Titans to three playoff appearances in his six seasons as their coach can have a similar effect in New England. The way his new staff attacked the offseason appears to be a step in that direction. They improved the protection around second-year quarterback Drake Maye, added new playmakers for him to get the ball to and infus

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