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Patriots Draft: Avoiding Traps for Playoff Push
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The New England Patriots 2025 draft success under Mike Vrabel and the front office team of Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden has reversed years of draft missteps. To maintain momentum, they must avoid three traps in the 2026 draft: overdrafting guards or defensive tackles, skipping tight ends, and ignoring special teams. The teams offensive line is strong, so edge rushers and tight ends are priorities. Tight end is a glaring void, and special teams need improvement. Mid-round targets like tight ends Oscar Delp or Max Klare, or punters Brett Thorson and Jack Stonehouse, plus return studs like Barion Brown, could address these issues. The drafts outcome will determine if the Patriots are ready for a playoff push.
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