New England Patriots 4 Downs: Updated offseason needs this summer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks during the New England Patriots practice on February 2, 2018 at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The New England Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on February 4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 25: Devin Asiasi #TE01 of the UCLA Bruins speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Devin Asiasi /

3rd Down: Find a decent tight end

After Rob Gronkowski retired last offseason, the Patriots had no success from their tight end position last season. Matt LaCosse, Ryan Izzo, and Ben Watson tried their best, but the production from the position was minuscule compared to previous seasons.

The Patriots have not signed a veteran tight end, even though there are still a handful of players available — including Jordan Reed, Delanie Walker, and Ed Dickson.

The Patriots did, however, pick up two very good tight ends in the draft who will most likely give the offense the impactful two-tight end look that has helped the team in the past. In the draft, they selected Devin Asiasi from UCLA and Dalton Keene from Virginia Tech.

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