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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Bill O'Brien of the Houston Texans and DeAndre Hopkins #10 talk during a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

DeAndre Hopkins development makes Patriots trade possible

Jared Koch
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Ranking the free agent wide receivers for the 2023 offseason

Should the Patriots take from the defense to fix the offense?

Three players the Patriots should trade for this offseason

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 08: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Heinz Field on November 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Could the Patriots try and trade for Bears’ Justin Fields?

Lou Scataglia
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 20: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks on at the line of scrimmage against the New York Jets during the second half at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Free agents under 26 the Patriots should sign in 2023

Lou Scataglia
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Bargain bin free agents for the Patriots to pursue in ’23

Lou Scataglia
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Nov 28, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) reacts after intercepting a pass in the Tennessee Titans end zone in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

3 former Patriots that failed with their new teams in 2022

Sara Marshall
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 06: Bailey Zappe #4 of the New England Patriots and Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots take to the field before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Could Patriots’ QB Bailey Zappe see legit action in 2023?

Lou Scataglia
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Jan 20, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

How the Patriots can dethrone the Super Bowl champs

Lou Scataglia
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 17: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

New England Patriots free agency: Getting an “all in” haul

Lou Scataglia
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Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) sprints during warmups before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Why Mac Jones could easily bounce back in the 2023 season

Lou Scataglia
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots looks on during an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Moves to create millions in cap space for Patriots in 2023

Lou Scataglia
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shakes hands with head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Lessons Patriots can learn from the Super Bowl 57 teams

Lou Scataglia
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 28: Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans tackles Jonnu Smith #81 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Patriots who may not finish out their contracts with the team

Lou Scataglia
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Sep 17, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) talks with Tom Brady (12) before their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Should the New England Patriots sign Jimmy Garoppolo?

Lou Scataglia
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Mac Jones poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected 15th by the New England Patriots (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

3 positions the Patriots shouldn’t target in the first round

Sara Marshall
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Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the field for warm ups before the start of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Players the Patriots should avoid in free agency 2023

Lou Scataglia
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys and La'el Collins #71 of the Dallas Cowboys react seconds after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The Patriots should trade for this Cowboys’ star player

Lou Scataglia
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Dec 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the start of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

The Patriots should trade Mac Jones for Derek Carr

Lou Scataglia
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 17: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Could the New England Patriots pull off an insane trade in 2023?

Lou Scataglia
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 24: Jakobi Meyers #16 of the New England Patriots runs upfield during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Why Patriots’ Jakobi Meyers’s estimated contract is just right

Jared Koch
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers completes a pass in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at SoFi Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

The Patriots should target this Chargers’ potential cap casualty

Jared Koch
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 24: Jakobi Meyers #16 of the New England Patriots warms up against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images)

Offseason mistakes the Patriots need to avoid in 2023

Lou Scataglia
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Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) makes the touchdown against Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (9) in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

3 underrated Patriots to breakout in 2023

Garrett Haydon
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 26: Offensive tackle Trent Brown #77 of the New England Patriots looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 26, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Massive unknowns for the Patriots entering the offseason

Lou Scataglia
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Oct 30, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Three free agents over 30 the Patriots should sign in 2023

Lou Scataglia
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 17: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Three wide receivers the Patriots can trade for in 2023

Lou Scataglia
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