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Articles

Patriots’ smartest offseason decision might be the trade they never made

5 days ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

After striking out on signing a top wide receiver in free agency, there was a lot of concern surrounding the Patriots' ability to fill one of their biggest roster needs before the 2025 season. That prompted speculation about their potential involvement in a big-time trade for the WR1 they have been longing for, which included some interesting names like A.J. Brown and George Pickens.
Super Bowl MVP sees Patriots draft pick becoming the next big thing (even DPOY)

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

For much of the past two weeks, the Patriots have received a lot of praise for how they handled the 2025 NFL Draft, with most complimentary takes surrounding their additions to the offense. Because the assumption was that it would be their priority, since they want to surround Drake Maye with the best talent possible, it's understandable that the offense would dominate the headlines.
Kyle Williams won over the Patriots by doing what Mike Vrabel preaches most

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

After using their No. 4 pick to select LSU left tackle Will Campbell in the 2025 NFL Draft, most believed the Patriots would take a wide receiver in Round 2. Given the options and their incredible need at the position, they were in a prime spot to take one of the best prospects of the class, even having enough capital to trade up, if need be.
NFL analyst makes jaw-dropping claim about Patriots' surprise draft pick

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Despite looking fairly obvious who they would take with their first-round pick, the Patriots became the subject of much speculation leading up to the draft regarding the No. 4 selection. LSU left tackle Will Campbell was the favorite to hear his name called after analysts believed Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter would be unavailable. However, some felt there was a chance Mike Vrabel and Co. would make a stunning move and choose a surprise player instead.
Patriots’ UDFA heist just turned into a pressure cooker for budding rookie star

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

There was a lot of pressure on the Patriots' front office to have a beyond successful 2025 NFL Draft after the near disaster from the previous year, making it undesirable for new head coach Mike Vrabel to walk into. Armed with a top-five first-rounder and plenty of other picks to boost the team, it fortunately wasn't as tall of a task as it appeared to be, as the new regime nailed every vulnerable position with a quality rookie player. And it didn't stop there.
Patriots' most criticized draft picks could end up making everyone eat crow

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

There were a lot of holes on the Patriots roster that the new regime needed to address this offseason, many of which were not in free agency despite their league-high cap space. That left a lot on the table for Mike Vrabel and Co. to fix in the 2025 NFL Draft, and early impressions believe they accomplished what they needed to from top to bottom, even special teams. After prioritizing the offense, Vrabel and Eliot Wolf moved to the defense, double-dipping at pass rusher and even snagging a safety.
Early Patriots 53-man roster prediction confirms Drake Maye is ready to explode

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The Patriots underwent several significant organizational changes this offseason, including hiring new head coach Mike Vrabel and a staff to match. After what transpired in New England during the 2024 season, they weren't walking into a favorite situation, meaning they had a lot of roster improvements to make from top to bottom with the hope of accomplishing much of it in one offseason.
Patriots’ offseason already has Bills media sounding a little nervous

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The past five years in the AFC East have been a gift to the Bills courtesy of the Patriots' demise post-Tom Brady. That was extended an extra season after Bill Belichick was surprisingly fired, allowing the division to take advantage of another disappointing year. Buffalo became the new leaders of what was once referred to as the Patriots division, holding the title crown for five years in a row.
Rookies aren’t the only Patriots players who could struggle with Mike Vrabel

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

During the Bill Belichick era of Patriots football, it was clear what kind of head coach the team had and what expectations he placed on the team. There was a no-nonsense vibe that the players had to abide by, or deal with the harsh repercussions Belichick was known to hand out. Many believed it was time for a new "Patriot Way" after the head coach was fired, resulting in Jerod Mayo's laid-back attitude last season.
Patriots followed a pattern in the draft that screamed Mike Vrabel influence

2 weeks ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Once the 2025 NFL Draft began, it was quickly apparent that the Patriots' plan was to dramatically improve the roster. Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf utilized the early picks to surround Drake Maye with the best talent possible, putting him in a better position during his second season. Despite his unfavorable circumstances, he already demonstrated impressive traits as a rookie, so giving him an improved caliber of talent skyrockets his potential.