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Patriots Have a Depth Problem at RB and Safety
Patriots face depth concerns at RB and safety heading into the draft. Time to address it in rounds one and two.
Miller's 482: What Vrabel and Wolf Should Target in '26
Matt Miller's complete 2026 draft rankings are out. Here's how the Patriots should use them to fix real roster holes.
Why the Jets' Draft Ambitions Should Matter to the Patriots
As Rodriguez rises on draft boards, the Jets circle early. Here's why the Patriots need to stay sharp on emerging value in Round 1.
Patriots Edge Rush Puzzle: Draft or Band-Aid?
With Harold Landry III as their only proven commodity, the Patriots must use the draft to inject explosive pass-rush talent into their defensive line.
Patriots Need a Tight End Fix, and Draft Day Is Coming
With three weeks until the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots must address tight end. Their current room lacks a centerpiece. Here's what they're looking at.
Draft Class Matters: Why QB Evaluation Still Defines Patriots Windows
Five Ohio State players and QB Ty Simpson are heading to Pittsburgh. For the Patriots, understanding how the draft class carries itself matters.
Patriots Are Shopping for a TE. Here's Who Makes the Cut.
Patriots brass is hinting hard at a tight end addition. Which prospect fits Vrabel's vision?
Patriots Zero In on Khalil Jacobs: LB Help Is Coming
Patriots showing serious pre-draft interest in Missouri LB Khalil Jacobs signals Vrabel and Wolf are actively hunting linebacker talent.
Patriots Priorities: Why Tight End Depth Matters More Than You Think
The Patriots are prioritizing tight end depth in the 2026 draft—and it's exactly the kind of smart, unsexy roster building that wins championships.
Patriots Eye OT Again: Max Iheanachor Could Be the Answer
The Patriots are looking hard at Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor, signaling they may need more help anchoring the offensive line.
Why Tim Keenan III Makes Sense for the Patriots' D-Line Future
The Patriots are eyeing Alabama's Tim Keenan III as a potential defensive line anchor. Here's why the fit makes sense.
Patriots' Draft Strategy: Two Weeks Out, the Real Questions
Two weeks out, the Patriots face real roster questions. The secondary needs depth, linebacker is crowded but mediocre, and the offense needs separation talent.
Vrabel's Sarcasm Says It All: Hard Knocks Arrives in 2027
Mike Vrabel's sarcastic reaction to Hard Knocks news reveals the reality: the Patriots era of privacy is officially over.
What the Draft Experts' Superteams Say About Patriots' Needs
ESPN's draft experts reveal what elite talent looks like—and it's a lesson the Patriots can't afford to ignore this April.
Raiders' Kubiak-Mendoza Pairing: History Doesn't Favor Shortcuts
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza and first-time HC Klint Kubiak face long odds. History suggests pairing both creates compounding problems.
Patriots Need CB Depth Now. Here's Who They Should Target
Patriots CB depth behind Gonzalez and Davis needs attention. The draft offers five realistic solutions.
Patriots Have a Real WR Problem—Draft Class Can't Wait
Three weeks out, the Patriots' WR depth is clearly inadequate for a Drake Maye-led offense. The 2026 draft class offers a chance to fix it.
Patriots Eye National Champion RB in Final Draft Stretch
The Patriots are hosting Indiana's national champion RB Kaelon Black as the draft window closes. It signals serious intent at a position ripe for upgrade.
Jeremiah Wright Could Be The Guard The Patriots Need
Auburn guard Jeremiah Wright could address the Patriots' interior line needs at good value. Here's why Wolf should be interested.
Cousins' Raiders Reality Check: A Lesson in QB Ruthlessness
Kirk Cousins says Las Vegas should draft Fernando Mendoza and start him if he's the better option. It's a refreshing dose of honesty in a league built on ego.