Musket Fire
FanSided
An early look at what the Patriots' 2025 season roster could look be.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots hit many nails on the head with this draft class, addressing roster needs on both sides of the ball.
Ryan McLaughlin|
Drafting a good player at a position of need, 99 picks after PFF had him rated on their Big Board, is a steal and a major achievement for Mike Vrabel.
Michael DeVito|
Mike Vrabel has put together such an impressive offseason with the Patriots that Bills fans already predict they'll be their biggest competition in 2025.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots decided to make a big reach for Cal safety Craig Woodson in the fourth round, which might come back to haunt them if he doesn't pan out.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots made what appears to be a wise decision by signing free agent WR Stefon Diggs this year, much to the excitement of Drake Maye.
Sara Marshall|
You know your real offseason grade in about two years. But when you crush free agency and draft consensus players at positions of need, as Vrabel did, you've done the right thing. In so doing, he's achieved an A grade for the entire offseason thus far.
Michael DeVito|
The Patriots have been widely praised for drafting Will Campbell, but some still doubt he was the right choice due to a measurable controversy.
Sara Marshall|
Mike Vrabel's coaching style is not for everyone, and it might even make Patriots veterans work harder than they have before.
Sara Marshall|
Other than wanting to add strong talent to the improving Patriots roster, Mike Vrabel clearly prioritized character with their draft picks this year.
Sara Marshall|
Expectations are high for Patriots QB Drake Maye in his second season, but an offseason addition has many believing they know how his second season will be.
Sara Marshall|
So as PFF notes, expect that when Chism brings in a catch, he'll advance it upfield as he did in 2024. The Pats' wide receiver room is in transition. It's a wide-open competition, expect Chism to win a spot on the 53-man roster.
Michael DeVito|
The Patriots needed a game-changing wide receiver, and they appeared to have achieved that with the latest comps about third-round pick Kyle Williams.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots are already giving out jersey numbers to their newest players, including awarding legendary players' numbers that fans deemed untouchable.
Sara Marshall|
Joshua Farmer's first comments to the New England media upon being drafted is exactly what Patriots fans were hoping to hear.
Sara Marshall|
It might be early in the 2025 offseason, but the Patriots are starting to look like their team of old, thanks to new head coach Mike Vrabel.
Sara Marshall|
The early projections for the 2026 NFL Draft put the Patriots in a much less exciting position than many hoped.
Sara Marshall|
Mike Vrabel continues to make hard roster decisions by releasing the final member of a Super Bowl-winning Patriots team.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots are one of the teams for the 2025 season to wear a new alternate jersey created by Nike, inspired by rivalries.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots have the pieces in place to make a postseason run in 2025.
Ryan McLaughlin|
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