What Are the New England Patriots’ Long-Term Needs?

April 27, 2016   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots are not one of the teams that focuses on filling needs during the NFL draft. That being said, it's never a bad idea to look ahead at some needs that could open up down the line when considering which players the Patriots should be targeting.
Yes, there are pressing needs, but soon, there will be more pressing needs, as contracts expire at positions where the Patriots have not appropriately manned their depth chart. With two picks in the second round and two more picks in the third round, the Patriots have some of the best capital in the draft when it comes to adding developmental prospects.
Those players may not be ready to start right away, but that's the beauty: In this situation, they don't have to be one of those "plug-and-play" guys. There's some wiggle room for the Patriots to add players with raw talent, although they may not contribute until two or three years into their career.
Here's a look at a few of the positions where the Patriots s...

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