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No Regrets: Patriots Sacrificed Depth to Land Caleb Lomu & Gabe Jacas
New England Patriots make bold draft-day moves, sacrificing mid-round picks to secure top talent. Is this aggressive strategy the missing piece for a roster turnaround?
Nick Cattles breaks down the Patriots' decision to trade up for Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas, analyzing the impact on linebacker and safety depth as key fourth- and fifth-round targets slipped away. He explores the real effect of Mike Vrabel’s absence on Day Three, the rationale behind adding late-round picks, and whether the undrafted free agent receiver class hints at an imminent A.J. Brown trade. Key discussion points include…
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