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New England Patriots
The Patriots found their guy under center in Maye: D.
by DewMayo ·
2024 NFL Draft
· 8 picks
· 4 steals
· 0 reaches
The trade table was where it all came apart. The Patriots shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill.
They have staked the next five years on Drake Maye, which is the only story that really matters here. For all the activity, interior defensive lineman went untouched, which is hard to explain.
The Allen pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch. On the needs board they went 6 of 8, with edge rusher the one that mattered most.
In the end, a class the front office will want to grow past quickly.
Pick-by-Pick
In the 3rd pick they get a franchise quarterback. A clean fit for the roster.
Keon Coleman at slot 34 is money in the bank, a wide receiver taken below his worth. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Good things come to war rooms that wait, and Chris Braswell at pick No. 68 is the proof. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Fair-plus on Blake Fisher, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
James Williams in Round 5, Pick 3 is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
A running back of that caliber at No. 182 is the definition of value, full stop. A need, and now a little less of one.
Myles Jones slid further than he should have, and the Round 7 slot is lovely value for the cornerback. Not urgent, but hardly pointless.
They took Joshua Cephus at par in the 232nd overall pick, which is nothing to complain about. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.