Patriots Talk: Pair Mac Jones with Alabama WR Jameson Williams or John Metchie? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots are one of the most interesting teams to watch entering the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
They have so many roster holes to fill on both sides of the ball, especially on defense. We all remember the Patriots defense getting absolutely destroyed in a 47-17 AFC Wild Card loss to the rival Buffalo Bills in the playoffs back in January. Buffalo didn’t punt a single time in that game.
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That said, with the way pro football offenses are run these days, it does make sense to consider getting a legit No. 1 wide receiver who franchise quarterback Mac Jones can target for many years to come.
Acquiring one from Jones’ alma mater, Alabama, isn’t a bad idea. The Crimson Tide have produced a lot of quality wide receivers in recent years. Two notable Alabama wideouts who New…