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How Patriots should attack crucial offseason in free agency, draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots are in a full rebuild, which makes the upcoming offseason such an important time for this franchise.
The good news for the Patriots is they probably have found a solution at the most important position. They selected Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and even though he’s started only three games, there’s been a lot to like about his performance so far. He looks like the real deal.
So now the question is how do the Patriots improve the team around Maye, specifically the offensive line and the wide receiver group. What’s the best approach to upgrading this roster in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft?
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The 33rd Team’s Steve Palazzolo joined Tom E. Curran on a new episode of NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss that topic and more.
“I think it all starts with drafting in volume. I think they’ve got nine draft picks right now. I think you want to turn that into 12 or 13 draft picks,” Palazzolo said. “You want to draft in volume. I’m not necessarily saying it has to be the first-round pick.
“I would love for them to draft an offensive lineman up top, like everyone else does. I think everybody’s given them Will Campbell from LSU. If he’s there at pick No. 2, 3 or 4, wherever they end up picking, take him. If you can trade down and accumulate picks, though, that’s the best way to add talent to the roster is just take more shots. That’s the first thing.
“I think you can get second-tier offensive linemen — I say that with a lot of respect — second-tier offensive linemen for $8-12 million per year who are starting caliber. I would spend my money there. It doesn’t have to be a $20 million guy. It doesn’t have to be a $30 million wide receiver. You get two or three…
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Publish date : 2024-10-29 23:39:01
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