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What's in store for the lone Patriots defensive draft pick?

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. Most imbalanced offseason: After one practice this spring, rookie cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr. acknowledged the unique position he found himself among Patriots' draft picks.

"To be the only defensive player is crazy," he said.

Dial's remark reflects one of the top themes of the Patriots' offseason under the new regime of executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and coach Jerod Mayo. Consider the following:

  • The Patriots' seven draft picks on offense were a league high.