New England Patriots: Four Biggest Remaining Needs

Feb 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick scouts from the seats during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots have lost two starting cornerbacks (including the best corner in the game), a defensive leader and presence in the middle, and Shane Vereen, a stud third down running back. And you know what? Nothing has changed in the AFC. The Pats are the team to beat, and unless some big-time injuries take place, that won’t change come September.

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Now, with that said, this is not a perfect team. They need help in the secondary, they need some depth on both sides of the line, and they DESPERATELY need an upgrade at quarterback….

In all seriousness, as we slowly progress towards the 2015 draft, there are areas where Bill Belichick needs to address. If they can add a few more impact players in the trenches, I think they will be a tough out come January and February.

Let’s take a look at their four biggest remaining needs:

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