Karen Guregian: With cuts complete, is this Patriots team better than last year's group?

With the Patriots’ roster cuts complete, Karen Guregian argues the 2026 team is “top heavy”: the first half of the depth chart looks strong, while the second group has more question marks. She credits the offense with Drake Maye and additions including A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, plus an improved starting offensive line. Defensively, she says the unit isn’t as good as last year but should still “bend” without collapsing, assuming Christian Gonzalez stays healthy. Depth concerns include edge pressure: Harold Landry begins on PUP and isn’t eligible until after Week 4 at the earliest. The article also highlights Gonzalez’ contract as the season’s major storyline before kickoff in Seattle versus the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks, 10 days away.