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Is New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (and his fellow recent draft picks) ready to step up in 2016?Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots Recent Drafts Key to Success in 2016

Joe Cardona will play for Patriots in 2016

Patriots: Taking an in Depth Look at New QB Jacoby Brissett

4 Patriots news items from Wednesday

Oct 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) after catching a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Danny Amendola took $4.4 million pay cut to stay with Patriots

Nov 9, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless (81) dives for extra yards after catching a pass against Chicago Bears linebacker Jon Bostic (57) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

4 Ripple effects of Jon Bostic trade

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jason Avant (81) makes a first down catch during the second quarter against New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Devin McCourty placed into Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Sep 22, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jon Bostic (57) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots smartly trade Jon Bostic for draft pick

Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) intercepts a pass in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

AFC Power Rankings: Patriots top post-draft edition

Nov 23, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) catches a pass against Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby (28) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots Roster: Projecting Cuts

Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Looking At Running Back Depth Chart

Oct 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Jets with wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots: Assessing Depth Chart At Receiver After Danny Amendola Restructures Contract

Nov 23, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) runs past Buffalo Bills strong safety Duke Williams (27) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

4 Patriots news items from Friday

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) walks off the field after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Danny Amendola restructures contract with Patriots

Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Why the New England Patriots did not draft a running back

Nov 15, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) runs after a pass reception as he is pursued by New England Patriots cornerback Rashaan Melvin (24) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. New England Patriots defeat the New York Giants 27-26. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Thoughts on Patriots’ release of Rashaan Melvin, James Vaughters

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New England Patriots 2016 NFL Draft Review, Grades

Nov 14, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) returns a punt that would result in a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

5 things you should know about Cyrus Jones

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NFL Draft: What Did Bill Belichick Have To Say On His Picks?

Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (L) shakes hand with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (R) after their 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Draft: Teams Patriots fans should watch

Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois defensive lineman Jihad Ward speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft: A Few Patriots Possibilities

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) run onto the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots: How Will Jimmy Garoppolo Fare If Tom Brady Is Out?

Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Brady Suspension: How Does This Affect Patriots?

Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Brady Suspended Again…Roger Goodell Sucks

Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; General view of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady jersey prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Deflategate rears its ugly head again: Immediate reactions

Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats linebacker Scooby Wright III (33) stands on the field during the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. The Broncos won 38-30. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Draft: Scooby Wright should be top target for Patriots

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl 50 at Levi

The cost of the Patriots signing Josh Norman

Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) is congratulated by running back Joey Iosefa (47) after scoring against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t forget about Joey Iosefa