The New England Patriots have drafted pretty well of late, adding premium young talent such as quarterback Mac Jones, running back Rhamondre Stevenson and defensive lineman Christian Barmore in 2021.
The Patriots need this draft success to continue if they're going to take the next step and go from playoff team to legit contender in the AFC.
Unlike last offseason, the Patriots aren't loaded with salary cap space to address their biggest roster weaknesses by spending to acquire some of the top free agents on the market. In fact, they might lose a couple key players in free agency, including No.