The New England Patriots have been trying something different recently, and they haven’t been keeping it a secret.
In an effort to keep up with recent trends, Bill Belichick and company have made a concerted effort at adding speed up and down the roster. Don’t believe us? Let’s take a walk down memory lane.
The date is April 30, 2022, and Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh is addressing the media following the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s asked about the public perception of New England’s picks — which was fairly negative — and gives a revealing answer.