DRAFTING A PLAN: This year's draft seems to have more solid starters available than the traditional “can’t miss” prospects. Wolf highlighted both offensive and defensive lines as two of the draft’s strengths, while also previously listing edge rusher as one of the deeper positions. Nicole Yang has more.
LOCAL HOPEFULS: A handful of players with local ties should hear their names called in this year’s NFL Draft. Christopher Price takes a look at a dozen prospects with New England connections who could end up on a roster by the end of next weekend.
WHO WILL BE LEFT?: Unlike last year, when the Patriots held the No. 4 pick and selected at the top of each round, the Patriots will mostly be cleaning up the scraps next week when they hold the 31st pick in each round. Ben Volin writes that the Patriots are mostly drafting for depth and best player available.
BUSINESS AS USUAL: According to Wolf, Vrabel has been “very involved” in the team’s processes ahead of next week’s NFL Draft. Nicole Yang has more takeaways from Wolf's availability earlier this week.
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