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What Patriots can learn about rebuilding in draft from Bengals, Lions

It feels like the New England Patriots are an ocean-sized distance away from being a real contender again, and in several ways, that's definitely true.

You could make a strong case that the Patriots had the worst roster in the NFL during the 2024 season, or at least the one with the fewest high-end talent.

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The Patriots should have around $130 million in salary cap space this offseason, giving them enormous financial flexibility to make moves in the trade and free agent markets.