Dakota Randall of Pro Football Network took a different approach with an absolutely wild bold prediction in his recent article. He predicted the Patriots to have a winning record of 9-8 after a 4-13 2023 season.

Tre Nixon announced his retirement from the NFL after just three seasons with the Patriots.

Gonzalez was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month for September before a shoulder injury during Week 4 ended his promising season prematurely. New England will need Gonzalez to rise to that same level of play if not even better if the team is to improve upon its 4-13 2023 record.