"As a result of their surprising run to the Super Bowl, the Patriots won't be in a similar spot as they were last year by picking high in each round. So it will be harder to duplicate their 2025 draft class in which all 11 selections (plus four undrafted rookies) made the roster. One of the Patriots' goals has been to replenish the roster with younger talent after some lean years prior to coach Mike Vrabel's arrival."
"With Sean McDermott's firing after the team's overtime loss in the divisional round, the expectations are high for what new coach Joe Brady and president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane can do to help quarterback Josh Allen reach and win a Super Bowl. That starts right now, as the decisions made this offseason in the draft and free agency will go a long way in determining how successful Allen is for years to come."
Early 2026 NFL power rankings offer preliminary outlooks for all 32 teams ahead of free agency and the draft. Reporters provided three-word offseason summaries for each franchise, highlighting needs such as finding starting quarterbacks, fixing special teams, and adding playmaking talent. The Patriots' Super Bowl run reduces high draft picks, complicating roster replenishment despite prior rookie success, while other teams confront coaching changes and looming contract decisions. Buffalo replaced its coach and leans on new leadership and roster moves to boost Josh Allen's championship prospects, with offseason choices set to influence long-term success.
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