The 2022 NFL Draft left behind as many questions as answers for the New England Patriots. Here are some that NESN.com’s readers wanted answered in this week’s mailbag:
@Bouda1275
Between Perkins, Uche, and McGrone who is most likely to play a major role
Great question. The Patriots surprisingly did not draft a single linebacker this year, nor did they sign one in undrafted free agency, so they seem confident in the group they have. On the whole, that group is much younger and more athletic than the one they fielded last season — old-school starter Ja’Whaun Bentley is back, but trade acquisition Mack Wilson is smaller and more agile and is just 24 despite entering the NFL three years ago — which is a positive step, even if many of its members lack extensive NFL experience.