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The New England Patriots went defense with their first three picks in the 2023 NFL Draft.Who instead could they have taken?It might not be wise to look at things in hindsight, but we're going to do that.We won't know how this draft class pans out until years in the future, but we can still analyze the class based on what we know about the prospects.

There's an old scouting report typwritten in all capital letters that explains what New England is doing, why tight end Mike Gesicki might not be done and also why Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was still right.The report was written by Bill Belichick before he was the Belichick we know.It involves the larger alchemy involved in free-agent decisions, more than just grabbing the biggest talent out there.

Patriots COMMENTARY Jakobi Meyers' departure creates yet another vacancy on the depth chart for the Patriots this offseason.Jakobi Meyers opting to pack his bags and head out to the Vegas desert isn't exactly a death blow to the Patriots' hopes of a bounce-back campaign in 2023.After all, there's still plenty of time for Bill Belichick and his staff to augment this roster before training camp opens in July.

As the 2023 NFL draft nears, determining the best route for the Patriots in the first round is beginning to cause debate among fans.While most hope for a great offensive tackle or even a cornerback, many want to see Bill Belichick make selections differently than he has by picking the best available player when they're on the clock.

The New England Patriots may need to add some wide receivers in free agency, but which ones stand out as the best in the 2023 offseason?Even if the Patriots were to trade for a big name wide receiver in free agency, they should still consider adding a player or two in free agency.The team simply needs to get more dynamic at the position and it's clear that the team cannot draft a quality receiver.

Patriots A look at the Patriots' options for adding a go-to receiver via trade, draft, or free agency.The Patriots addressed a major offseason need last month by bringing in Bill O'Brien to take over as offensive coordinator.Another task that could be high up on Bill Belichick's to-do list is to upgrade the wide receiver position.

The New England Patriots entered the 2023 NFL Draft with a need at the wide receiver position, but it took them until the sixth round to address it.When they finally did, they brought in an immensely-talented player who never quite lived up to his potential in college.Now in New England, the hope is that Kayshon Boutte can do that.

For the second straight week, the New England Patriots botched a two-minute drill in the final moments of the first half and left potential points on the field.But, after last week's head scratchers came from the players, this week's mistakes seemed to fall on the coaching staff.Trailing Buffalo 17-7 with 1:20 remaining in the first half, Josh Uche dipped under left tackle David Quessenberry and strip sacked Josh Allen.

Patriots "We like the current group that we're working with."Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been linked to the Patriots multiple times already this offseason.But Denver head coach Sean Payton did his best to snuff out any trade rumors centered on both Jeudy and fellow wideout Courtland Sutton Sunday evening.

The Broncos and Patriots continue to be linked regarding trade talks centered around Jerry Jeudy.The Patriots have consistently been in discussions this off-season surrounding their potential to upgrade at the wide receiver position, with one of the names being former standout Alabama receiver, Jerry Jeudy.

With the NFL Draft just over a month away, the New England Patriots ' personnel department has been busy traveling the country to attend different Pro Day workouts.On Friday however, a small contingent of Patriots' staffers needed to travel just 20 miles north to Boston College.The BC pro day included just a handful of prospects, but a full house was on deck to watch projected first-round pick wide receiver Zay Flowers.

The New England Patriots are in the market for some wide receiver help, and they are apparently casting a wide net.Several reports on Wednesday have linked the team to players both the trade and the free agency markets.Among those are the Denver Broncos' Jerry Jeudy and the Arizona Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins.

Patriots In a far-from-shocking development, another mock draft has New England taking a left tackle in the first round.With Mac Jones and the Patriots offense in need of some reinforcements, one NFL draft analyst expects New England to shore up two critical areas of its roster in the opening rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots should look to improve their quality of pass catchers in 2023, and a Miami Dolphins' free agent player makes a ton of sense.Two offseasons ago, the team invested heavily in free agency.This was the offseason after Tom Brady left, so perhaps Bill Belichick had a strong motive to keep the team as competitive as possible.

There are a few needs that the Patriots will need to prioritize during free agency and the draft, one of the more prominent of all is adding a talented receiver.Although Bill Belichick doesn't have an excellent track record with drafting receivers high, the crop of pass-catchers that he could draft with the 14th overall pick may be too much to pass on.

It has been said plenty of times since the moment the 2022 season ended.The upcoming offseason for the New England Patriots is going to be the most crucial in recent memory.Looking at last season as a whole, it was clear the Patriots underachieved and had certain positions on the roster that didn't quite produce in the way the team wanted.

Former New England Patriots' wide receiver Nelson Agholor is on the move.The unrestricted free agent agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday.The deal was first reported by The Score's Jordan Schultz.ESPN's Adam Schefter soon added the deal is one-year with a maximum value of $3.25 million.

After the Patriots kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Cardinals on Monday night, they'll look to firmly establish themselves as a contender in the AFC with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.While the Raiders' 5-8 record may not look that great, they have plenty of firepower and old friend Josh McDaniels who knows the Patriots inside and out.

The third day of free agency week was a busy one for the New England Patriots.It started with veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff being signed to a one-year contract, followed by a three-year deal for wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and a two-year pact for running back James Robinson.How do the moves impact the players already on the roster?

Patriots Hunter Renfrow drew comparisons to Julian Edelman during his collegiate career at Clemson.Hiring Bill O'Brien is a step in the right direction for a Patriots team in need of an overhaul on offense.But personnel changes alone won't be enough to right the ship for Mac Jones and an underperforming unit.

The New England Patriots last met with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 27, 2020.New England took care of business with a 36-20 win in Gillette Stadium.Since that contest, both rosters have seen some serious turnover.Let's take a look at what is the same and what is new.Patriots Changes
The following 20 players were on New England's 53-man roster in 2020 who are still on the active roster in 2022.

The New England Patriots (7-6) defense led the way in a 27-13 defeat over the Arizona Cardinals (4-9 on Monday night.).Here's who caught the eye for better, and for worse.Winner: Rookie Runners.With Damien Harris (thigh) inactive and Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) injured in the first quarter, the Patriots were forced to rely on rookies Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris.

The New England Patriots suffered a significant setback last Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings, dropping to 6-5 on the season and back into last place in the AFC East.Despite playing arguably their finest offensive game of the season, the Patriots did not have enough juice in the high-scoring Thanksgiving affair.

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Andrew Callahan concludes the Herald's 5 fixes for the Patriots in 2023, No. 5: Rebuild the NFL's worst special teams.Unit normally a Belichick strong suit.Alex Barth finishes up his 10-point plan for the Patriots' offseason.Parts 9 & 10: Draft an offensive tackle in the 1st round, plus other draft needs.

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     Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF; Loose locker room; Arizona trip; More.Nick Stevens' Sunday 7: Patriots enter must-win territory.Karen Guregian's Sunday NFL Notes: What does the future have in store for Bill Belichick and the Patriots offense?

In light of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remaining in critical condition following his in-game collapse on Monday, the New England Patriots ' schedule has been altered yet again.As the team announced on Wednesday morning, media availability has been canceled for a second straight day.Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was originally set to hold a press conference at noon to talk about his club's upcoming matchup versus the Bills.

Patriots NFL executive Vice President Troy Vincent said the league hasn't ruled out postponing the game.The NFL is planning to proceed with its Week 18 schedule following the on-field collapse of Bills safety Damar Hamlin earlier this week.However, in a tragic and uncertain situation like this, things can change.

The New England Patriots suffered another heartbreaking defeat in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, seeing a comeback attempt fall just short.Like the Patriots' other games this season, this 22-18 loss also saw considerable contributions from the team's rookie class.Let's quickly go through all of the first-year players currently on the team to find out how they performed against the Raiders.

I still have no words for what happened at the end of that Patriots game on Sunday afternoon.By now, you've seen countless replays and have heard all of the commentary surrounding the dumbest play we may ever witness on a football field.To make matters worse, the loss all but ended any chance the Patriots had of making the playoffs for a second-straight season.

In less than 90 minutes, the New England Patriots will kick off the 14th game of their 2022 regular season.Standing between them and an 8-6 record and return to the playoff picture are the Las Vegas Raiders as well as a significant injury situation.As a look at the Patriots' inactives shows, after all, the team will miss several core contributors yet again:
Patriots inactives


     S Joshuah Bledsoe
     RB Damien Harris
     CB Jack Jones
     CB Jalen Mills
     WR DeVante Parker
     DT Sam Roberts


Three of the Patriots' six inactives were already known heading into Sunday.

The New England Patriots entered Monday Night Football without Jakobi Meyers, Damien Harris, Isaiah Wynn, and Jalen Mills.They proceeded to lose DeVante Parker, Jack Jones, Devin McCourty, and Rhamondre Stevenson (twice) to injury in the contest.And yet, they somehow beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-13 to remain in the playoff hunt.

The New England Patriots lost another heartbreaker to the Cincinnati Bengals, falling 22-18 on a late-game fumble.They are now 7-8 after the loss, and their playoff hopes are very much dependent on an ability to win their final two games of the season.Before looking ahead, however, let's turn around and take a look at that Week 16 game to find out how New England used its players.

The New England Patriots are back home in Foxboro for what seems like a must-win matchup.They welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to town, perhaps the hottest team in the NFL.Here's whose in, and out, for both teams on Saturday.Patriots inactives


     WR DeVante Parker
     CB Jalen Mills
     RB Damien Harris
     CB Jack Jones
     WR Raleigh Webb
     FS Joshuah Bledsoe
     DT Sam Roberts


Three Patriots were already ruled out Friday, as DeVante Parker (concussion) will miss his second straight game and Jalen Mills (groin) will miss his third consecutive game.

The New England Patriots fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night by a score of 33-26.The Patriots are now 6-5 while the Vikings improve to 9-2 on the season.Let's take a look at the snap count breakdown from the game to see how New England used its talent in the primetime matchup.Offense
Total snaps: 55
QB Mac Jones* (55; 100%), LT Trent Brown* (55; 100%), LG Cole Strange* (55; 100%), C James Ferentz* (55; 100%), RG Michael Onwenu* (55; 100%), RT Yodny Cajuste* (55; 100%), WR DeVante Parker* (47; 85%), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (45; 82%), WR Nelson Agholor (43; 78%), TE Hunter Henry* (39; 71%), WR Kendrick Bourne (38; 69%), WR Tyquan Thornton* (20; 36%), TE Jonnu Smith (16; 29%), WR Jakobi Meyers* (16; 29%), RB Damien Harris* (11; 20%)

*denotes starter Mac Jones and the entire starting offensive line played all 55 snaps.

The New England Patriots fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving day, but their offense showed a ton of life, so all is not lost.If there was ever such a thing as a good loss in the NFL, the Patriots just had one on Thanksgiving.They went blow for blow with the now 9-2 Minnesota Vikings, a team that has all but locked up a top two seed and division title in the NFC.