The NFL looks a lot different in 2023 than it did in 2000.
When Bill Belichick first took over as head coach and general manager of the New England Patriots, he built a hard-nosed team that found success with a strong running game and a bruising defense. In the modern game, however, there's a much greater emphasis on the passing attack, with teams valuing speed on both sides of the ball.
A different game means different priorities in the NFL Draft. Former Patriots executive and Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has seen those priorities shift first-hand, and he offered his unique perspective on how teams approach the draft differently during a new Patriots Talk Podcast with Tom E.