As New England Patriots training camp, now less than three weeks away, approaches, there are the fewest question marks and least intrigue since Tom Brady\u2019s final season here in 2019.<\/p>\n
Sure, there will be battles for jobs to spice up August, but for the most part there is a solid group on the core of this football team and how the pieces align.<\/p>\n
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