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 is embracing a new era in the storied lore of the six-time Super Bowl champions. Heading into h