Highly drafted cornerbacks can make an immediate impact, though that hasn’t always been the case in New England.

New England trades down three spots and still gets one of the coveted first-round picks in Gonzalez.

Matt Patricia, New England’s de facto offensive coordinator last season, apparently is being hired by Philadelphia as a defensive assistant.

Dante Scarnecchia spent 36 years coaching in the NFL, including 34 seasons with the Patriots

From Mac Jones trade talk to battles between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, the Patriots are not in position to improve from last year’s debacle.

Matt Patricia, a defensive whiz, did a subpar job last season calling offensive plays for the Patriots.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he hopes Bill Belichick coaches long enough to break Don Shula’s all-time wins record, but acknowledge New England needs to execute up to its lofty standards.

Dont’a Hightower won three Super Bowl rings (2014, 2016, 2018) with the Patriots to go with two Pro Bowl selections (2016, 2019).

New England signed Mike Gesicki on Friday, but the talented pass-catching tight end also has flaws in his overall game.