The New England Patriots wouldn’t have been able to build their six Super Bowl-title-winning dynasty had it not been for the organization’s ability to select elite talent in the NFL Draft.
Whether it’s picking Tom Brady 199th overall in 2000, Julian Edelman in the seventh round in 2009 or Vince Wilfork in 2004, New England’s got plenty to celebrate. However, that’s just one side of the coin. Especially in recent years, the Patriots haven’t been on their A-game when it comes to (trying to) introduce new talent, and in some cases, it’s backfired massively.
Among the bunch, are a few “what ifs” that could leave any New Englander teary-eyed, hugging their No.