Kicking off
FOXBOROUGH - Between free agency and the recently completed NFL draft, the Patriots managed to plug some holes, and fortify some positions.
While some worry spots remain, the roster is in fairly decent shape at this stage.
It'll be even better with the expected arrival of A.J. Brown.
A lot is riding on that deal happening. The Patriots ignored the receiver position in the draft.
If the expected doesn't happen, and Brown doesn't wind up in New England, it wouldn't be a good look for the team.
Outfitting Drake Maye with a better receiving corps, and offensive line, was a top offseason priority.
Moves were made in both the draft and free agency to fix the line. As for receiver, after releasing Stefon Diggs, the Patriots signed free agent Romeo Doubs.
At best, that's a flat. No loss. No gain. Doubs is younger, and has potential to improve, but he's never had a 1,000-yard season.
Adding Brown is key to making the wide receiver group better and taking full advantage of Maye's skill set.
It's also the key to the Patriots having a successful offseason coming off their Super Bowl loss to Seattle.
Here are some clips from the week:
