The New England Patriots don't exactly have the most talented roster in the NFL this season, and combine that with the difficult schedule ahead of them, they're projected to be one of the worst teams in the league in 2024.
If the Patriots finish with one of the worst records, they'll secure a high draft pick again and have another opportunity to grab a talented player out of college in next year's draft.
ESPN's Field Yates recently released a very early 2025 mock draft that had the Patriots finishing as the worst team in the league and landing the first overall selection.