Taylor Kyles

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Patriots beat reporter and analyst for @PatriotsCLNS • @patspulpit bred • former @NextGenStats writer and researcher • @stpaulsschoolnh ‘15 • @fessy '12

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Patriots draft profile: Jeffrey Bassa fits what New England wants to do on defense

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images Now being led by Mike Vrabel and Terrell Williams, the New England Patriots are in the process of overhauling their defense. The off-ball linebacker group is a prominent part of that. Besides releasing longtime captain Ja’Whaun Bentley and 2024 signing Sione Takitaki, the Patriots also added Robert Spillane and Jack Gibbens in free agency.
Patriots 7-Round Mock Draft: The Jalon Walker Scenario

1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | Taylor Kyles

After landing a generational talent in our first mock and their franchise left tackle last week, this week’s attempt sees the Patriots go with a controversial pick at the top of the draft in their first of many attempts to strengthen the trenches. A tweener linebacker might seem like poor value at four overall, especially for an offensively challenged team like the Patriots. But the top of this draft lacks the blue-chip talent of years past, which could make trading out of the spot difficult.
Patriots draft profile: Mason Graham has game-wrecker potential along the D-line

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images Signing the likes of Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga as free agents, and keeping Jeremiah Pharms Jr. on a two-year contract extension, the New England Patriots invested heavily in their defensive tackle rotation this offseason. Those three plus Christian Barmore and Keion White form the core of the position, and a pretty solid one at that. On paper, the need to spend high-end draft resources to add to the group is miniscule.
Patriots draft profile: Will Campbell is a top-tier prospect, short arms be damned

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The New England Patriots had to use a variety of left tackles during the 2024 season, but none of them proved themselves worthy of being long-term options at what is a premium position in the game. While two of them — Vederian Lowe and Caedan Wallace — remain in the mix as of now, the team trying to upgrade early in the draft is expected to happen. If so, LSU’s Will Campbell might be the player to watch.
Why Jalon Walker Makes Too Much Sense for Patriots

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Taylor Kyles

After the Patriots went defense-heavy in an offensively challenged free agent class, most assume they'll go tackle or wide receiver with their top draft pick. But if Mike Vrabel and his staff commit to a "best player available" strategy, those positions might have to wait. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah had Will Campbell and Armand Membou outside of his top 10, and his best true receiver, Matthew Golden, didn't crack the top 15.
Top Day 2 WR Fits for Patriots in 2025 NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Taylor Kyles

While adding Stefon Diggs brought much-needed credibility to the Patriots' passing game, there's still work to be done at wide receiver. In a group full of possession and slot types, New England could use a more vertical presence, particularly on the outside, to open things up and unlock Drake Maye's special arm talent. We've broken down why Travis Hunter should be a virtual lock if he falls to the 4th pick and why Tet McMillan could be a perfect fit for Maye and OC Josh McDaniels.
Patriots draft profile: Tre Harris has all the tools to be a difference maker

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images Even with Stefon Diggs signed in free agency, the New England Patriots’ wide receiver group remains a work in progress. That is especially true on the perimeter, where the current depth chart is headed by Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte and Javon Baker. The jury is still out on how Boutte and Baker in particular will fare under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in 2025.
Patriots draft profile: Gunnar Helm is a Hunter Henry doppelganger

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images At first glance, the New England Patriots’ tight end position appears to be in good-enough shape. Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper are a solid starting duo that is being backed up by two sophomores and a tight end/fullback hybrid. The need to add depth through the draft seems relatively minor, especially compared to other spots on the team.
Patriots draft profile: Gunnar Helm is a Hunter Henry doppelganger

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Taylor Kyles

At first glance, the New England Patriots’ tight end position appears to be in good-enough shape. Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper are a solid starting duo that is being backed up by two sophomores and a tight end/fullback hybrid. The need to add depth through the draft seems relatively minor, especially compared to other spots on the team.
Patriots 7-Round Mock Draft: The Will Campbell Scenario

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | Taylor Kyles

After landing a generational talent in our last mock, this version sees the Patriots going the obvious route goes the obvious route with their top pick while doubling up at a couple of spots and adding much-needed depth at others. He may not be the best player available at four overall, but Will Campbell almost makes too much sense for the Patriots, who still need a starting-caliber left tackle.