FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Nagy’s NE fits: Leading into last year’s draft, a handful of “need” spots on the Patriots’ roster were identified, and Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy -- a former Patriots scout -- pinpointed Senior Bowl players he viewed as a fit for the team.
Nagy nailed first-round pick Cole Strange and third-rounder Marcus Jones in 2022. So let’s do it again for 2023.
Cornerback/safety: Deep-field safety Devin McCourty retired and 2022 fourth-round pick Jack Jones is coming off a team suspension that sparks questions about how much the team can depend on him at corner.