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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots' offseason through free agency 03.20.26
Patriots

Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots' offseason through free agency 03.20.26

The Patriots seem to be mostly done with free agency, as we wait for a potential big trade at some point. Let's discuss.

Greg A. Bedard·
Giardi: Patriots could eye future at the offensive tackle spot in NFL Draft
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Giardi: Patriots could eye future at the offensive tackle spot in NFL Draft

Bottom line, right or wrong (or somewhere in between), the Pats believe Campbell will be better in year two, and the idea of using a high pick on that spot - when there are more pressing concerns in their mind - would be a waste of resources

Mike Giardi·
Giardi: Linebacker might be a need for the Patriots sooner rather than later; Dobbs out, OT Hudson in
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Giardi: Linebacker might be a need for the Patriots sooner rather than later; Dobbs out, OT Hudson in

Despite paying Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss last offseason, inside linebacker could still be a need in 2026.

Mike Giardi·
NFL Draft Mailbag: Pondering Patriots Draft Plans; Plus 7-Round Mock Draft
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NFL Draft Mailbag: Pondering Patriots Draft Plans; Plus 7-Round Mock Draft

With the NFL free agent frenzy blowing through like a tornado, the main focus of the New England Patriots attention now turns to the NFL Draft, which is approximately one month away.

Ric Serritella·
Bedard: Patriots accomplished a lot in free agency, can they do more, including A.J. Brown?
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Bedard: Patriots accomplished a lot in free agency, can they do more, including A.J. Brown?

Running through where the Patriots are after the first two waves of free agency, including: • How did they do? • Thoughts on Romeo Doubs, Kevin Byard and Julian Hill; • Where the team is financially, and what could happen as it relates to A.J. Brown; • Some of Eliot Wolf's tells; • And are the Patriots largely done?

Greg A. Bedard·
Eagle Eye: Patriots Barnstorm Boston College Pro Day
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Eagle Eye: Patriots Barnstorm Boston College Pro Day

The New England Patriots were one of 29 NFL teams and four CFL teams in attendance for Boston College pro day on Monday.

Ric Serritella·
Giardi: Time for the Patriots to take a tight end in the '26 Draft
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Giardi: Time for the Patriots to take a tight end in the '26 Draft

The Patriots need an infusion of talent, with Hunter Henry much closer to the end than the beginning. The veteran wore down as the season progressed, largely because he was asked to do too much as a blocker.

Mike Giardi·
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL as league meetings beckon 03.28.26
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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL as league meetings beckon 03.28.26

The NFL world will descend on Phoenix early next week for the annual meeting. We'll get some access to Robert Kraft and Mike Vrabel, so I'm curious what questions you would want answered by the Patriots' brass?

Greg A. Bedard·
Bedard: Does Mike Vrabel have a blind spot for his guys, including A.J. Brown?
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Bedard: Does Mike Vrabel have a blind spot for his guys, including A.J. Brown?

Some thoughts while we wait for A.J. Brown's future to be decided ...

Greg A. Bedard·
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Don't worry about Gonzalez yet; plus, more on Mad Maxx
Patriots

Giardi: NFL Notebook - Don't worry about Gonzalez yet; plus, more on Mad Maxx

Both Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have preached their desire to keep the cornerback around for the foreseeable future, so where’s the deal?

Mike Giardi·
Giardi: Should the Patriots take another safety in this year's draft?
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Giardi: Should the Patriots take another safety in this year's draft?

With Byard's age and perhaps a lack of a suitable long-term solution alongside Woodson, safety is a need. Would Vrabel and company want one on day one? Feels unlikely. After that, the door is open.

Mike Giardi·
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Rankings draw critique; plus, if Crosby's telling the truth...
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Giardi: NFL Notebook - Rankings draw critique; plus, if Crosby's telling the truth...

“If you can’t find a way to make this kid part of your offense and get more out of him, you shouldn’t be coaching offense.”

Mike Giardi·