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#PostPulpit Mailbag: Breaking down reader-submitted Patriots mock drafts

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ Brian Hines explores your mock drafts in this week’s mailbag. The 2024 NFL Draft is officially less than one month away. So, instead of the usual questions submitted and answered in our #PostPulpit mailbag, we will be going through your own mock drafts where we hopefully will comment on a vast majority of prospects, trades, and all sorts of scenarios. With that, let’s get into some New England Patriots mocks. pic.twitter.com/wS0YJunZ42— Raul Gutierrez (@raulguti_10) March 27, 2024 Drake Maye? A+. If Maye falls to No. 3 the Patriots...

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Patriots draft profile: Brenden Rice could help address the X-receiver issue

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via One of projected first overall pick Caleb Williams’ favorite targets could find his way to New England. Projected top-5 selection Marvin Harrison Jr. is not the only son of a Hall of Fame wide receiver entering the NFL Draft this year. Brenden Rice, whose father Jerry is the most productive pass catcher in league history, also is making the jump from the college to the pro level this spring. While not as high-profile a prospect as Harrison Jr., Rice offers some serious talent in his own right — talent that might be...

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New England Patriots show interest in UNC's Drake Maye at Pro Day

Drake Maye is projected to go in the first round of the NFL Draft, and New England is in a good position to land him with the No. 3 pick.

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Patriots Mock Draft 4.0: New England Kicks QB Can Down Road

What are the Patriots going to do with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? That’s exactly what we’ll try to answer in this five-part mock draft series. New England has options, so stick with us as we explore some possible outcomes ahead of April. Mock Draft 1.0 | Mock Draft 2.0 | […]

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Tom Brady Shadow? Jayden Daniels Not Concerned With Pressure Of Playing For Patriots

Should the Patriots draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, whoever that is surely will face questions and comparisons to New England’s longtime signal-caller Tom Brady. Regardless of the fact the Patriots have started Cam Newton, Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe since Brady’s departure, the storyline likely won’t go away. […]

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New England Patriots links 3/28/24 - Expert draft advice for Pats: Trade down AND stay put at No. 3

Hunter Henry reacting after loss to Raiders | Photo by Chris Unger/ Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Patriots 2024 Mock Draft Tracker. Evan Lazar’s Pro Day tour: Inside QB Jayden Daniels’ workout for NFL scouts at LSU Pro Day. Patriots Playbook with John Rooke: Reviewing the offseason so far, NFL rule changes & Draft preview. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Chris Mason resets the Patriots depth chart after free agency. Mike Kadlick discusses the Pats finishing their recent Pro Day circuit in Chapel Hill to watch UNC QB Drake Maye Brian Hines’ Scouting...

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NFL Rumors: These QB-Needy Teams Could Be Patriots Trade Partners

Patriots fans who prefer the team trade the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft will be happy to hear there could be no shortage of suitors for the prized selection. New England is hot on the pro day trail right now. The Patriots got a close-up look at LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels earlier […]

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Patriots sent their A team to North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye’s pro day, too

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ After already being well-represented at Jayden Daniels’ throwing session on Wednesday, the Patriots are also visiting Maye and company. On Wednesday, we wrote about the New England Patriots sending their A team of coaches and executives to LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ pro day in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, that team has arrived at another campus: the Patriots’ contingent made the trip to Chapel Hill to watch North Carolina’s pro day. The main draw, of course, is QB Drake Maye. A projected first-round draft pick and realistic candidate to...

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Patriots are challenging Josh Uche to become a bigger part of their defense, contract incentives show

Photo by Cooper Neill/ The edge linebacker signed a one-year contract to stay with the Patriots in free agency. The New England Patriots were able to keep edge defender Josh Uche in the fold for the 2024 season. The former second-round draft pick, who explored free agency for the first time in his career, a one-year, $3 million contract with the Patriots — a deal that is significantly lower than other offers he reportedly received. Nonetheless, Uche will be in a position to boost his cash intake quite a bit before entering the open market once again next offseason....

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Patriots draft profile: Drake Maye has all the tools to be a franchise quarterback

Photo by G Fiume/ Maye would be a home run option at No. 3 overall. The New England Patriots are currently set to pick No. 3 in the 2024 NFL Draft, largely due to the poor quarterback play they received last season. As New England now may look for their next potential franchise quarterback with that selection, one prospect among them stands out: North Carolina’s Drake Maye. After a successful two-year stint as the Tar Heels starter, the 21-year old gunslinger has all the tools teams look for in a quarterback prospect. Let’s therefore take a closer look at Maye to...

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On the Chiefs’ Draft Board: Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via The former Alabama commit will have a private visit in Kansas City prior to the draft. The Kansas City Chiefs have a strong opportunity to add to the receiving corps during the 2024 NFL Draft. According to Sportskeeda draft analyst Tony Pauline, the team will be one of three to host Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker on a top-30 visit. Javon Baker/WR/UCF has official 30 vistins set up with the @Patriots @HoustonTexans & @Chiefs. Teams feel he can play right away and like his catching radius (32 1/4 inch arms)—...

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Why Jim Harbaugh Gushing Over O-Line Is Relevant To Patriots

Might John Harbaugh have tipped his hand regarding his desires entering the 2024 NFL Draft? Harbaugh, who was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason, salivated over the offensive line position while at the annual league meetings. “The offensive line to me is important,” Harbaugh told reporters Monday, per the Chargers. “If I asked […]

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Jason McCourty Throws Hilarious Dig At Brother In Patriots Draft Plea

The Patriots have multiple paths they could take with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but New England fans only want one thing — and Jason McCourty agrees with them. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo and owner Robert Kraft hinted that the franchise intends to take a quarterback, but they also left […]

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Patriots Send (Nearly) Entire Organization To Top QB’s Pro Day

If you started to have doubts about whether the Patriots would select a quarterback with their top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, this might help you feel better. New England clearly is interested in the two guys who could be available at No. 3. The Patriots have nine people in attendance at LSU quarterback […]

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NFL Draft Rumors: This Top Prospect ‘Squarely’ On Patriots’ Radar

The Patriots need a new franchise quarterback, and they’re in a great position to land one. New England enters the 2024 NFL Draft with the third overall pick, the franchise’s highest selection since 1993. Caleb Williams is a virtual lock to be taken No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears, but the directions of the […]

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Should the Patriots take Jayden Daniels? | The Herd

The New England Patriots hold the 3rd overall pick entering the 2024 NFL Draft. Colin Cowherd and Eric Mangini discuss who the Patriots should pick LSU QB Jayden Daniels or if they should trade down.

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Patriots to hold Top-30 meeting with BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia, per report

Photo by Sam Hodde/ Suamataia is projected as a Day 2 selection in this year’s draft. With less than a month to go before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots’ scouting department is entering crunch time. This includes setting up so-called Top-30 meetings with potential targets. The latest player falling into this category is BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia. According to a report by Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the Patriots are among several teams on Suamataia’s Top-30 schedule. The 6-foot-5, 326-pound Suamataia started his college...

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Patriots’ Jerod Mayo Believes This Is ‘Guaranteed Way’ To Win

If the Patriots could guarantee a winning season within the next couple of years, you can bet fans around New England would sign up for whatever it would take. What if it includes trading the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, though? It’s not what people will want to hear, but the more […]

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Robert Kraft Agrees Patriots Better Suited For This QB Direction

The Patriots face a pivotal decision with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and while owner Robert Kraft might not have direct say in what his team does next month, he’s made clear the direction they should go in. Head coach Jerod Mayo kept New England’s options open when asked this week […]

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Patriots sent their A team to LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ pro day

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Daniels is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. The quarterback-needy New England Patriots sent their A team to Baton Rouge on Wednesday to observe LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ pro day. Besides head coach Jerod Mayo and director of scouting Eliot Wolf, the Patriots also had other prominent members of their new-look operation present. According to a report by Christopher Price of the Boston Globe, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and senior offensive assistant Ben McAdoo made the trip. Director of player personnel...

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New England Patriots links 3/27/24 - Mayo, Kraft ask patience for methodical rebuild

Pats fans bare it all, bear it all | Photo by Kathryn Riley/ Daily news and links for Wednesday. TEAM TALK Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: Drafting a quarterback should not be about the roster. Mike Dussault highlights Robert Kraft addressing the media from the owners meetings, discussing the Patriots offseason, draft approach and finding the next QB. Press Conference: Robert Kraft (16.21 min. video) Mike Dussault and Tamara Brown recap Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Annual League Meetings. (2.40 min. video) Patriots Unfiltered: NFL owners meetings takeaways, J.J. McCarthy...

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Patriots draft profile: Patrick Paul could be a plug-and-play starter at left tackle

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via New England needs a new left tackle, and Paul is an attractive candidate. The New England Patriots did make investments in their offensive tackle position in free agency, signing Chukwuma Okorafor to a one-year contract and extending Michael Onwenu for three more seasons. As of right now, Okorafor and Onwenu might just be the team’s starting options at the position. But while Onwenu is locked into the right tackle spot, the left one remains a major need. Even with Okorafor aboard as a possible starter, New England needs to...

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New England Patriots links 3/26/24 - Owners rule: Changes to kickoffs, replay, tackles, more in 2024

Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Daily news and links for Tuesday. TEAM TALK Patriots’ full list of 2024 draft picks. Evan Lazar highlights Jerod Mayo discusses free agency and the Patriots draft plans at the NFL’s league meetings. Mike Dussault tackles this week’s Patriots Mailbag: Crafting a perfect Patriots draft, free agency reactions. Patriots awarded Brazil by the NFL as a Global Markets Program Territory, effective April 1, 2024. Press Conference: Jerod Mayo addresses the media from the AFC coaches breakfast. (31 min. video) Mike Dussault and...

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft: I want 'top-rate, young quarterback' in NFL Draft

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is looking for a franchise QB in the 2024 NFL Draft and expects the team to make the playoffs this season.

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Ex-NFL GM Projects Patriots’ First-Round Pick, Shares ‘Concerns’

Mike Tannenbaum believes the Patriots will select an exceptionally talented player at No. 3 in the 2024 NFL Draft, but one who comes with a clear flaw. Tannenbaum, a former New York Jets general manager who now works as an ESPN analyst, put out a first-round mock draft Tuesday morning. The former league executive sees […]

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Patriots Make Tom Brady-Inspired Move In NFL Analyst’s Mock Draft

The Patriots are keeping their options open with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and that might have inspired one analyst to make a bold prediction for New England. Head coach Jerod Mayo revealed this week at the annual NFL meetings in Orlando that the possibility of trading out of the pick […]

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Robert Kraft Shares Message To Patriots Fans After Offseason Stages

The New England Patriots have made a number of moves so far in the offseason with the NFL Draft still ahead. Those transactions have come without a splash addition to the roster after free agency opened. Team owner Robert Kraft understands that while the major move hasn’t come yet, laying a youthful foundation has been […]

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Vikings Owner’s Remarks Will Fuel Patriots Draft Trade Speculation

With each passing week, the Vikings look more and more like a team ready to pounce in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota officially entered the pool of quarterback-needy teams when Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. The Vikings quickly added Sam Darnold to maintain positional depth, but a far more intriguing […]

Patriots Mailbag: What Will Belichick Do With All His 2019 Draft Picks?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick once again has a plethora of draft picks for the 2019 NFL Draft. In this week's Patriots Mailbag, NESN.com's Doug Kyed tells you how BB might approach this year's draft. For more: https://nesn.com/new-england

How Patriots can use offseason to return to the Super Bowl | Pro Football Talk | NBC Sports

With a multitude of draft picks in the first three rounds, the Patriots can put themselves are in position for a tremendous offseason, Peter King explains. #NBCSports #ProFootballTalk #Patriots »

Can Glenn And Rob Gronkowski Unite With The Patriots?

Glenn Gronkowski, the youngest brother of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, is entering the 2016 NFL Draft this season and will be participating in the Senior Bowl. NESN.com's Michaela Vernava explains how the younger brother feels about the