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NFL Draft Rumors: Patriots’ Pick Not Viewed Highly Around League

The New England Patriots could end up kicking themselves for beating the Buffalo Bills back in January — if they aren’t already.

New England’s decision to fight for that victory could go down as one of the all-time gaffes in franchise history, as it pushed them back in the 2025 NFL Draft from pick No. 1 to pick No. 4.

Why are we being so harsh?

Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Penn State’s Abdul Carter will not be available at No. 4, and according to just about every reporter in the hours leading up to the draft, there isn’t any comparable talent that will be.