Julian Edelman attended Patriots practice on Friday and to say he liked what he saw would be an understatement.
“My excitement levels are literally through the roof. It’s insane,” the three-time Patriots champion said in a video posted to X by the team. “We got hope, guys. We’re all the same record, but we’ve got (Mike Vrabel). We’ve got the young buck (Drake Maye). We’ve got a whole bunch of new guys sprinkled in, and we’ve got some fun."
The Patriots revamped their team on both sides of the ball including signing defensive tackle Milton Williams to the richest contract in franchise history. They also brought in Stefon Diggs as another weapon for Maye and drafted offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft.
Campbell, whose arm length was questioned by several draft experts, has already become a fan-favorite with his attitude about how he plans to approach the season.
After back-to-back 4-13 seasons, New England is looking for a fresh start with a new-look roster and new coach and staff.
The hype isn’t just among former players. One AFC East scout believes the Patriots will be the biggest threat to the Buffalo Bills in 2025.