Drake Maye’s Missing Weapon, Detroit’s Draft Discipline, and Wild NFL Trade Scenarios | MAILBAG
The fireworks of the first week of the NFL offseason have given way to teams scouring the bargain bins of free agency and crisscrossing the country for the pro days of top NFL Draft prospects they are hoping and dreaming will become their franchise centerpieces.
Inside this week’s Football Friday mailbag, an NFL executive opens up about his view of the New England Patriots’ blueprint, plus praise for how the Detroit Lions have built their core, and a glance ahead at some potential chaos on the trade market during the NFL Draft.
Let’s dive right into your questions!
The Patriots have invested in the offensive line, but not the wide receiver room (yet). Have they done enough to help Drake Maye develop this season? Can New England push for eight wins? (DangerRangerRabbit on BlueSky)
New England’s offseason has been a combination of importing high-impact, tone-setting players on defense and some patchwork help along the offensive line to support Drake Maye.
Some rival executives tell me they believe the Patriots are aiming to build this the right way, over the long haul.
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