The New England Patriots are in an uncomfortable spot headed into the 2022 NFL Draft. The departures of cornerback J.C. Jackson and guards Shaq Mason and Ted Karras have created significant needs at two separate positions that seemed to be set for the long haul just 12 months ago. If you include the never-ending need for more talent at the wide receiver position, a completely inexperienced linebacking corps, and uncertainty at offensive tackle, you can see that Bill Belichick has set himself up for a make-or-break draft in 2022.
New England has a need at just about every position on the roster, meaning Belichick and company have the unenviable task of choosing from a bigger pool of prospects than normal.