Pats Pulpit

Photo by CFP/Getty Images Walker is one of the top defenders in the 2025 NFL Draft. For years, Dont’a Hightower was the gold standard of linebacker play in New England and the epitome of what former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was looking for in a defender. A first-round draft pick in 2012, he developed into a cornerstone for the team due to his leadership, … [Read more...] about Patriots draft profile: Jalon Walker looks tailor-made for a Mike Vrabel defense

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images New England built up its defense this offseason. Here’s how they can fix the other side of the ball through the 2025 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots finished their last two seasons with identical 4-13 records under two different head coaches (Bill Belichick, Jerod Mayo), and that was not satisfactory for anybody in the building. So … [Read more...] about 7-round mock draft: How the Patriots can draft their way back into contention

QB Joe Milton III has been traded to the Cowboys | Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Patriots 2025 Mock Draft Tracker. Patriots Catch-22 podcast: Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss top storylines from the NFL League Meetings, analyze what Mike Vrabel said about team building, giving Caedan Wallace a chance at LT and more. (2 … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 4/03/25 – ‘Playoffs?!? Talk about playoffs?!? You kidding me?’

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Patriots are moving on from Milton in a draft pick swap. The writing had been on the wall, and on Thursday it finally happened. Joe Milton, the New England Patriots’ second-year backup quarterback, has been traded. The team sent the 25-year-old and a seventh-round draft choice to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round … [Read more...] about Instant grade for the Patriots trading Joe Milton to the Cowboys

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Patriots have parted ways with their third-string quarterback. Exactly three weeks before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have decided to bolster their portfolio through trade. Quarterback Joe Milton, a sixth-round selection last spring, was sent to the Dallas Cowboys as part of a draft pick swap. The … [Read more...] about What trading Joe Milton to the Cowboys means for the Patriots

Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images Marrone talked both Will Campbell and Armand Membou on Thursday. Depending how the top of the NFL Draft shakes out, the New England Patriots could use the No. 4 overall pick to fill their biggest hole at left tackle. If that’s the route that unfolds, the decision would likely fall between LSU’s Will Campbell and … [Read more...] about Patriots O-line coach Doug Marrone discusses top tackles in NFL Draft

Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images The Patriots are adding a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft in return. Original story 4/3/2025: Patriots trade quarterback Joe Milton to Cowboys The New England Patriots have officially announced trading quarterback Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys. While the terms of the deal were not confirmed by the club, Milton is reportedly … [Read more...] about Patriots trade quarterback Joe Milton to Cowboys

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images McDaniels and Maye will begin football conversations next week. Drake Maye has not been able to talk football yet with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. That will come on Monday, when the New England Patriots officially begin their offensive program. For now, conversations between the two have centered around personal things: … [Read more...] about Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels already ‘smitten’ by quarterback Drake Maye

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Ohio State product projects as a first-round selection in this year’s draft. The New England Patriots are leaving all options open in hopes of filling their starting left tackle spot this season. However, it seems quite clear that they view the draft as a realistic avenue to addressing the issue and finding a … [Read more...] about Patriots draft profile: Josh Simmons has all the tools to be an impact left tackle