The New England Patriots are currently 3-8, and many fans are already looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft. New England will most likely have a decent draft pick if they continue to lose games, and if that’s the case, who should be their main target? There are quite a few factors to consider, starting with Free Agency. If the Patriots sign a top receiver such as Tee Higgins, then maybe they are more likely to consider one of the top tackle options in the Draft. Regardless of their strategy, the main goal needs to be getting talented football players…
Author: Zach McGlone
Zach McGlone
Zach is a sports writer covering the New England Patriots and the NFL Draft for Gridiron Heroics. He has experience in coaching football, and uses his knowledge of the game in all of his writing.
The New England Patriots are in desperate need of more talent on their roster. However, it looks like they already have the most important piece of the puzzle in Drake Maye at quarterback. Maye has put the league on notice, that he could become an MVP type of player some day, and that is huge when it comes to attracting free agents to Foxborough. The Patriots now have hope for the future with their franchise quarterback, and they also have the most cap space in the NFL heading into 2025. In Free Agency, money talks. Luckily for New England fans,…
The New England Patriots have been difficult to watch on the offensive side of the ball in the first few weeks of the season. Many fans are begging to see the rookie Drake Maye become the starting quarterback. While it would definitely add some life and dynamic playmaking in the short term, it could hurt Maye’s development in the long term. Now the question is, could the Patriots get Maye onto the field for meaningful reps while not subjecting him to the pressure of being the starter? Perhaps certain personnel packages where Maye comes in for a few plays and…
The New England Patriots have struggled through the first weeks of the NFL season. Week 1 was a great upset against the Cincinnati Bengals,. However, New England still couldn’t pass the ball downfield. Many fans are eager to see rookie quarterback Drake Maye become the starter, but that may not be what is best for the future of the franchise. The Patriots’ offensive line couldn’t stop anybody against the New York Jets Thursday night, so putting a rookie behind a line that can’t protect him is just asking for disaster. Keeping Maye on the bench will allow the New England…
The New England Patriots have been somewhat surprising through two weeks of the NFL season, but in terms of the offense, the passing game is still underachieving. If you turn on the film, it is not because of a lack of separation from the receivers, but more of an issue with Jacoby Brissett getting them the ball. Both Ja’Lynn Polk, and DeMario Douglas, are open more often than not and continuously have the ability to make plays, but Brissett continues to miss them. After the loss to the Seahawks on Sunday and Brissett struggling to push the ball downfield, will…
The New England Patriots haven’t even taken a regular season snap yet, and it is already clear what their 2025 Draft plan should be. In their first three preseason games, one position has struggled much more than all the rest, offensive tackle. Many media personalities believe that rookie quarterback, Drake Maye, won the starting job over Jacoby Brissett, however, head coach Jerod Mayo has decided to start Brissett. One of the biggest reasons could be the struggles of the offensive line. Putting a rookie quarterback behind a line that will consistently get him sacked, will not be great for the…
The New England Patriots made a few additions to the receiver room in the 2024 off-season. Ja’Lynn Polk, and Javon Baker through the Draft, and K.J. Osborn on the free agent market. Many fans are excited to see rookie quarterback Drake Maye, but there is still some room for excitement with the new weapons on the Patriots roster. Within the last week, the top four receiver spots have been pretty much decided according to Doug Kyed, a writer for the Boston Herald. He stated in a tweet that the top three receivers have been DeMario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton, and the…
The New England Patriots are in the middle of a rebuild, meaning the number one priority is getting good football players on the roster. With the 2024 season approaching, ESPN’s Field Yates, has released a mock draft. He has the Patriots getting the number one overall pick, and trading down to number six. He then has them selecting Michigan cornerback Will Johnson. Johnson is arguably the number one corner in the nation and should be picked in the top ten. However, New England desperately needs help at the offensive tackle position. Could the Patriots really put off addressing left tackle…
The New England Patriots lost Matthew Judon this week via a trade that sent him to Atlanta , and there are many questions lingering. The main concern among fans, is what will the production from the defensive line look like in 2024? The Patriots have quite a few weapons on the defensive side of the ball, but the engine that ran the entire unit was Judon. After his departure, there are a few players that could step up and have a great year, but it could also be the pass rush unit as a whole that makes the difference. Now,…
The New England Patriots have made some big moves so far in the 2024 off-season. Adding potential game changers in the Draft was the top priority and we are starting to see a difference on the practice field. Rookie wide receivers Javon Baker and Ja’Lynn Polk, have been in the headlines recently. It has been reported by multiple people that the two rookies have been turning heads on almost every play. This is great news for Patriots fans, but the question remains, how will all the new players look against a different team? New England has scheduled a joint practice…