The New England Patriots had a lackluster trade deadline , as they made no significant additions to their roster.

New England surprised many by not adding any players, especially since it is currently in first place in the AFC East with a 7-2 record and holds a strong position to secure a playoff spot. However, Greg Bedard from Boston Sports Journal supported New England’s decision to avoid making any big moves.

“It’s not about this year, it’s about five years competing with those teams and winning AFC titles and winning Super Bowls,” Bedard said on Thursday, via Patriots on CLNS.

The Patriots are a young team led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye, which means they have plenty of time to position themselves for a Super Bowl appearance in the years to come.

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