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There is a lot of optimism for the Patriots this season after their surprising run to the Super Bowl last year. Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon has rated New England’s excitement for the upcoming season as a level 9 out of 10.
“A surprise Super Bowl run inevitably sparks excitement, and the potential addition of star receiver A.J. Brown only builds on that for the young Patriots,” Gagnon wrote on Friday.
The Patriots are coming off a great season, and a lot of the focus heading into this year will be on how quickly Drake Maye progresses in his third season. Maye made significant strides in his second year, finishing as the runner-up for the NFL MVP award. Now, it’s time for him to take another big step forward this season.
If New England can trade for Brown, it would elevate the Patriots to new heights. Brown could help the Patriots stay at the top of the AFC and potentially lead them back to the Super Bowl, this time with a successful finish.
The Patriots are unlikely to pursue a trade for Brown until after June 1, when his dead cap charge is reduced from $43 million to about $16 million for the current season.
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