Perry: Prototypical Patriots offensive tackles in deep NFL Draft class originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
After making a handful of moves in the last couple of weeks, the Patriots are in an interesting spot when it comes to looking at their “needs” in the draft. They aren’t quite as glaring as they once were.
Could the Patriots still use a receiver after adding DeVante Parker? Definitely. Could they afford to add talent at corner after re-signing Malcolm Butler? Of course. Would a linebacker make sense for them after trading for Mack Wilson and adding a strong safety in Jabrill Peppers? Sure.
But Bill Belichick is no longer in a position where he has to force a player at any of those spots come the end of the month. If his team had to play a game tomorrow, they’d be staffed at those positions.
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What are the most significant “needs” in Foxboro, then?
Guard would be one place to start, since there is no obvious…