The New England Patriots have been busy in the offseason preparing for the 2023 NFL draft. According to NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots), Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry lead the network’s coverage of the Patriots and the NFL with videos, news, analysis, podcasts, and other related content.
During the draft, the Patriots were expected to trade starting quarterback Mac Jones but changed their minds and selected him in the first round. As reported by Sports Illustrated (https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/), Jones will not be traded despite rumors suggesting that he would be.
The Patriots continued to make moves in the draft, trading down to select Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback out of Oregon. Touchdown Wire reports (https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/) that Gonzalez is considered by some to be the best cornerback in this year’s class. The Patriots received an A+ grade for their pick.
The Boston Globe (https://www.bostonglobe.com/) analyzes the draft and provides insights into winners, losers, and the Patriots’ selections. The team added Gonzalez, who is expected to contribute immediately.
Oregon Live (https://www.oregonlive.com/) reports that Gonzalez’s four-year contract, with a fifth-year club option, is projected to be worth $15.7 million, with an $8.4 million signing bonus.
The Patriots have two selections in the upcoming rounds of the draft, with Nos. 46 and 76 overall. As reported by The Boston Globe (https://www.bostonglobe.com/), there are eight players they could take tonight.
Patriots fans were excited by the team’s selection of Gonzalez in the first round, and their live reactions were captured by Patriots Wire (https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/). The season ticket holders seemed thrilled with the pick.
As the offseason continues, the NFL free agency tracker (https://www.si.com/nfl/free-agency/) on Sports Illustrated reports that Lamar Jackson has signed with the Ravens, and there will be no Patriots trade. The Patriots have been busy in the offseason and are looking to improve their team for the upcoming season.
