The search is over. The Patriots handed the keys to Drake Maye, and the whole operation now runs on his development.

If Bortolini pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about. They banked enough surplus on Kinchens to cover a lot of smaller sins. They punted on edge rusher, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest.

In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.