Coming into the offseason, the New England Patriots certainly had a need at the cornerback. In the Super Bowl, the Patriots benched Malcolm Butler, making it very clear that he would not be back next season.
Butler did indeed sign elsewhere this offseason, and the Patriots needed to replace him. This offseason, instead of making a big splash signing at cornerback like they did with Stephon Gilmore the year before, the Patriots brought in a solid veteran in Jason McCourty.
McCourty is the twin brother of Patriots safety, Devin McCourty, as he should be very comfortable playing alongside his twin.