NFL mock draft: What would the Patriots' worst-case scenario look like?
New England lands a cornerback in the first round, and then addresses its quarterback and linebacker depth.
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New England lands a cornerback in the first round, and then addresses its quarterback and linebacker depth.
0 of 32 Justin Edmonds/Associated Press A lively debate ensued on social media in recent weeks (what's new?) over the viability of taking one position over another high in the draft. The topic centered on whether the Cincinnati Bengals should select the top offensive tackle or wide receiver with this year's fifth overall pick Whichever way a person leans in this particular discussion doesn't really matter, because the truth is the team needs to address both positions. It's not an either/or situation. The conversation serves as a microcosm of what every organization is currently contempl...
Copied! While the San Francisco 49ers brass tries to figure out its next move with regard to Jimmy Garoppolo, the Patriots can't afford to sit around waiting. Perhaps Garoppolo will indeed be traded, maybe even to the Patriots, but until then there's plenty to be done as the draft is approaching quickly at the end of the month. For New England, the three-day selection process will likely take on a much different look than it appeared at the end of the season. Bill Belichick's free agent spending spree has impacted the roster on many levels, and some areas that may have deemed top pr...
Biggest needs: OL, EDGE, TE, CB, DL GM Chris Ballard has added depth to the offensive tackle position since LT Anthony Castonzo announced his retirement after the season, but he should still be in the market for a potential long-term answer on the blind side. On the other side of the trenches, the team's young edge rushers have failed to break out thus far, which is why Ballard could go back to the well again in 2021. Pick
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Utah State held their first Spring game under new head coach Blake Anderson on March 27th and Anderson expressed great enthusiasm for the way the day turned out in terms of weather and fans and how the team played. Overall, the Aggies gained 795 yards of offense (383 passing yards, 412 rushing) and scored three touchdowns. Cooper Legas threw a 33 yard touchdown pass to Derek Wright and threw another 27 yard touchdown once again to Derek Wright. Pailate Makakona also scored on a seven yard rushing touchdown. Cooper Legas went 16-20 (80%) and threw for 182 yards, t...