Patriots 2025 Draft

[nefansince75]

Think any teams will forego the draft because a bunch of schmucks have declared it weak??

Sure, all 32 will skip rounds 1 to 6, then they'll add rounds 8 to 13 for just this year...

 

[Southieinnc]

Patriots have to do something in free agency that will allow them to fold the draft into what they have in place.

IF they can sign a LT, CB and maybe a RT and WR, the draft become a much more friendly event. They can then look at where they need to strengthen the team by 2026 and make 2026 their goal year for getting back into a contenders position.

Like I've said about twenty times. Free Agency and the willingness to pay because of the Mass. tax situation can make or break the draft. They've already started extending players and made sure that they are compensated with financial security against the Millionaire Tax. They've taken the correct steps in house. Now they have to be ready to compensate for the 4% added penalty on a $100M contract by making it a $105M contract.

Following the team's 7–9 finish the previous season, their first losing record since 2000, the Patriots spent a record $163 million in guaranteed money to sign new free agent acquisitions. 11 free agents were added to the roster on March 19, with the largest contracts awarded to linebacker Matthew Judon, tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith, cornerback Jalen Mills, and wide receiver Nelson Agholor.