At times, that didn't feel possible for the New England Patriots, but the last half-decade has been a sobering period for a franchise that had the league in a chokehold for the bulk of the millennium.

Bradbury is the favorite to start at center for the Patriots after signing a two-year, $9.5 million contract, but he’ll need to beat out third-round draft pick Jared Wilson. Wilson, whom head coach Mike Vrabel called “a quick learner,” has seen prominent reps at center and guard in his first NFL training camp.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye admitted the team is tired of losing when speaking with media members after a training camp practice. There's hope for a culture shift for a Patriots team that finished with a 4-13 record in consecutive seasons. They haven't had a winning record since Mac Jones' rookie year back in 2021.