The Patriots are in position to win now. After a historic free-agent period during which the Pats spent more money than any team in NFL history, there is no need to rebuild.
When it comes to the 2021 NFL Draft, the Patriots are in position to add to their already stacked roster, as well as plan for the future. This year’s draft is expected to be more unpredictable because of COVID-19. Some players didn’t play college football in 2020. There was no NFL Combine and there were no pre-draft visits. Basically, all bets are off.
When looking at the Patriots' potential picks, however, there is an avenue they can follow to hit some of their needs for the short term and the long term.