For those with high preseason expectations for the New England Patriots in 2025, roster cutdown day was a bit of a sobering experience. The abundance of space on that initial 53-man roster combined with the general lack of interest in discarded Patriots players around the league provided a picture of the lack of depth in Foxboro.

Clearly, this is the right time for resident Patriots optimist Michael Felger to swoop in and reinvigorate spirits in New England.

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"It's absolutely possible," Felger said on Boston Sports Tonight , "and I'll tell you why: I think they can get to nine wins. Vegas has them for 8.5. They're a favorite in 11 games."

Felger pointed to the 2022 Dolphins (9-8) and 2021 Steelers (9-7-1) as rece

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