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New mock draft has Patriots doing a double trade for shocking first-round pick

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Going into the upcoming draft, the Patriots have a lot on their plate to accomplish, with the expected priority being to load up on offense after a defensive-heavy free agency. Mike Vrabel has made it clear that the new regime wants to surround quarterback Drake Maye with the best roster possible, which can be mostly accomplished through the 2025 rookie class.
Latest 2025 NFL Draft intel hints at Patriots' dreams coming true in first round

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Over the past two weeks, it seems like every day the Patriots were hearing bad news after bad news regarding their chances at drafting their most desirable players with the No. 4 pick, mainly Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter and Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter. The three teams ahead of them, the Titans, Browns, and Giants, are also intrigued by the pair and are reportedly mostly willing to pass on a quarterback to take one of the playmakers if available.
Monster trade proposal is too unrealistic to believe Patriots could pull it off

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

With the 2025 NFL Draft right around the corner, plenty of big moves are still to be made, which could include the Patriots getting involved. They hit a lot of marks on defense during free agency, ensuring they were in far better shape than last season, but that left the offense to be addressed with the incoming rookie class.
Saints' loss could be Patriots' big gain in realistic trade-down deal for No. 4 pick

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Over the last few weeks, the idea of the Patriots trading out of the No. 4 overall pick has become increasingly less solid, despite the limited quarterbacks available and the unlikelihood that their favorite prospects, Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter, will no longer be on the board.
Patriots have best odds to make unbelievable trade for 7-time Pro Bowler

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Over the last few years, some unthinkable trades have been made across the NFL of players who were believed to be untouchable with their current team. Whether it was due to being with the franchise for most of their careers or their performance being far too good for any reasonable team to legitimately consider moving on from them, these trades rocked the league, and there are more projected to come.
Patriots pull off unbelievable draft-day trade for star receiver in new proposal

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, there is an expectation that some big-time trades are yet to be made, and the Patriots are at the top of the list of teams most likely to participate. Because they had a free agency focused on improving the defense, some intriguing scenarios involve them acquiring game-changing offensive talent to support Drake Maye for the upcoming season.
Drake Maye could ask Patriots to target former UNC teammate in 2025 NFL Draft

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The Patriots go into the 2025 NFL Draft with several positions of need that will be addressed, with many hoping the offense remains the priority, as the defense took that spot during free agency. That has inevitably led to players like CB/WR Travis Hunter and LSU tackle Will Campbell rising in the ranks as the most likely picks at No. 4, immediately surrounding Drake Maye with better talent for his second season.
Draft expert says Patriots shouldn't think twice if worst-case scenario happens

2 weeks ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, more unfortunate news begins to emerge regarding the Patriots' chances of selecting the most desirable players to add to their roster. Because of their Week 18 win over the Bills, sliding down to the No. 4 overall pick has been problematic, and it continues to be as other teams appear to be on track to draft Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter and Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter.
Controversial ex-player's son could be on Patriots radar before (or after) the draft

2 weeks ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The pool of free agents has dramatically shrunk since the legal tampering period began early last month. However, there are still a handful of names that could be of value to the Patriots, especially since they have a league-high amount of cap space to utilize just weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft.
Rumored cut candidate could be Patriots' next best signing this offseason

2 weeks ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The height of free agency may be long gone, but there are still some fascinating players who remain available, and a few rumored cut candidates who might join them in the weeks leading up to and following the upcoming draft. That puts the Patriots, with nearly $70 million remaining in cap space to spend, at the forefront for some of the more impressive names, especially those on offense.