The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs

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Bill Belichick's departure has created a domino effect inside the Patriots headquarters heading into the NFL draft. Once the franchise's de facto leader on both on-field and personnel matters, this draft represents a shift with team owner Robert Kraft putting the draft room keys in the hands of director of scouting Eliot Wolf.

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo , center, talks with reporters during an AFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels runs for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Daniels is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft.

He will be the lead voice inside the Patriots’ draft room and have a large say in what the Patriots ultimately do with the No. 3 overall selection and the remainder of their eight total picks.With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draftWolf wouldn’t divulge their internal ranking of the top quarterback prospects, but said “there’s a general consensus how we feel about these players.

“I’m confident we could absolutely fill those roles,” Mayo said at last month’s NFL owners’ meetings. “In saying that, though, it’s going to take time. Our philosophy as far as putting this roster together — you want to draft and develop. When it’s all said and done, you want to draft and develop. And I have 100% confidence in Eliot and his staff, weaponizing the offense and really getting us better as an overall team.

That said, New England will be in the market for a top receiver and need help at offensive tackle to help protect whichever QB is under center.One position the Patriots are in decent shape at is at safety. Kyle Dugger’s production dipped slightly from the breakout season he had in 2022, but he was still a stalwart for New England’s defense. There’s also decent depth behind him in Jabrill Peppers and Marte Mapu.

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