The New England Patriots coaching staff has made it clear that they will be looking to upgrade the talent on their roster for the 2024 season. Luckily for them, slot receiver will most likely be a low priority seeing as they have DeMario Douglas under contract. With a disappointing 2023 season in the rearview mirror, Douglas was one of the very few bright spots. As a sixth round pick, Douglas was very underrated heading into Foxborough. His college highlights showed some great potential with multiple big plays, and great athleticism, but being one of the smaller receivers at five foot…
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 have a huge Free Agency coming up in March. They have plenty of cap space and head coach Jerod Mayo even said they will be bringing in talent and spending money this off-season. This is a huge change for Patriots fans who are used to Bill Belichick never saying a word when it comes to the plans in New England. Belichick always kept things very quiet and secretive around Gillette, so hearing Mayo talk about plans and hopes for better players, is a very welcomed change. Whether or not free agents wish to commit to the…
The New England Patriots could very much use a change of pace. Their disappointing last few seasons have been difficult to watch. Seeing teams like the Houston Texans, who got their franchise quarterback and immediately turned their organization around would be the best case scenario for the Patriots. New England holds the number three overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and if they use it correctly, could we see a huge breakout season? This year’s quarterback draft class is incredibly talented but very top heavy. The are three big time prospects in Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye,…
The New England Patriots need some more talent on the offensive side of the ball. There are a few different routes they could take, one of which is trading for a big time receiver. There are a few things to consider when trading away draft capital. One is how much potential could a player from another franchise have when he is brought into New England’s offense? How will the new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt use a new weapon? These are very important questions to answer before giving up assets to bring in a new player. The Patriots should do…
The New England Patriots are known for developing incredible corners. It seems like just about every year, no matter what names are on the roster, New England always manages to have a lockdown number one corner. One of the greatest of the Patriots dynasty has to be Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore made quite a reputation for himself in his years with the Patriots, he even won Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. Gilmore was to be feared in Foxborough, and could always be counted on to erase an opposing team’s star receiver from the game plan. For fans of the…
The New England Patriots have a very important free agency coming up in March. They wish to get back to their winning ways, and to do so they need talent and veteran leadership. The perfect place for a quick fix is free agency. By attacking free agency with a goal to get better, New England will also set themselves up well for the NFL Draft in April. There are a decent amount of big names in free agency this year, and the Patriots could go a few different ways in their approach. Luckily for them, they have Matthew Judon, who…
The New England Patriots are going to be in the tight end market this off-season. Their two starters in Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki are both set to become free agents in March. This leaves the Patriots with a decision to address the tight end position in free agency, the NFL Draft, or both. A smart move would be to sign one in free agency and draft one as well in order to help solidify the position. There are a few different options New England could explore when it comes time to do so. If the Patriots wish to give…
The New England Patriots struggles in 2023 started with the offensive line. They refused to address the tackle position in the last couple of drafts for some reason and it has very much held them back. Luckily for the Patriots, the 2024 NFL Draft is a pretty talented offensive tackle class. There are quite a few first round talents and New England could definitely land one if some players fall to them in the top of the second round, or if they try and move back up into the back half of the first round. Offensive tackle is one of…
The New England Patriots have quite a decision to make coming up in late April. With the third overall pick in the NFL Draft, they could choose a variety of ways to go in order to better the future of the franchise. Many people have different opinions on how New England should attack their draft strategy. A very intriguing option could be selecting a generational wide receiver in Marvin Harrison Jr. and trading for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. This would not only give the Patriots the number one receiver they have needed for years, but also a much more…
The New England Patriots are in desperate need of a rejuvenated offense in 2024. They will most likely spend some money in free agency on a playmaker such as Tee Higgins or Calvin Ridley, but New England could also look to the NFL Draft in April for some immediate help. A player to keep an eye on for the Patriots could be Ricky Pearsall, wide receiver from Florida. Pearsall is a very polished route runner and has incredible athleticism. At six foot one inch, he is an average sized receiver for the NFL level, but his catch radius is absolutely…
