Things aren’t exactly the same for the Patriots defense, but for the most part, the unit remains intact from the 2022 season. It’s a big win for the Patriots considering it has been the strength of the team.
Legendary safety Devin McCourty being gone is a huge loss, and at some point, the Patriots are going to need to address the safety position, unless they intend on leaving things as is, as McCourty himself suggested, with Adrian Phillips, Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers.
Everyone in NE wants a big name signed for safety but Dug Pep and AP have played GREAT BALL. LET THEM COOK!!!!!
— Devin McCourty (@devinmccourty) March 18, 2023
Perhaps the biggest signing on the defensive side of the ball was the Patriots finding a way to keep cornerback Jonathan Jones, who was one of the unsung heroes for the defense last season.
Despite being undersized, his ability to play both inside and outside against some of the league’s best receivers was truly a game-changer for the Patriots. The hope is that Jack Jones and Marcus Jones take a big enough leap to create an exceptionally dynamic defensive backfield for New England.
Of course, that’s assuming the team doesn’t use the No. 14 overall pick of the NFL draft to go out and get a high-ceiling player like Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr.
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