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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.
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?
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.
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.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Byard willing to jump back into the fire; plus, what to make of the failed Crosby trade
"I know he's an older player, but I haven't seen any real drop-off from him. He proved that last year by obviously making All-Pro."
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.
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
Hurley: What's really at stake in an A.J. Brown trade?
I wanted to provide one bit of perspective when it comes to the actual cost of acquiring A.J. Brown for the Patriots. The words "first-round pick" can mean a whole lot of things, so I thought it best to zero in on the exact area in the first round that the Patriots own their pick this year to try to provide some detail on the caliber of player that gets taken that late in the first. That way, perhaps we'll all be able to determine how we feel about coughing up a first-round pick, if that is indeed the high end of the asking price for Brown.
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 ...
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?
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.
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.”