Former Patriots star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ty Law believes that New England is going to be doling out some pricy contracts next offseason.

At the top of the list is a Patriots player who has yet to log a single snap this season: cornerback Christian Gonzalez .

Gonzalez has not appeared in a game with the Patriots this season, with the All-Pro defensive back still sidelined due to a hamstring injury suffered in late July during training camp.

But even with Gonzalez’s extended absence (and what has been a trend of the 23-year-old corner getting hampered by various ailments on the gridiron), Law believes that New England’s current defensive struggles accentuate just how essential Gonzalez is to this franchise moving forward.

“We’ve seen his value, but it’s just showing ev

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