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Rhodes mocked to Pats
New England needs help in the secondary after having so many problems guarding teams last year.
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Mock drafts have Pats bolstering secondary
Many NFL draft projections have New England getting defensive backfield help next week.
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McShay has Patriots taking Datone Jones
ESPN's Todd McShay released his newest mock draft on Wednesday, and he did not have them take a defensive back.
Pats to target CB in 1st round?
The New England Patriots could be after a cornerback with their first-round pick, as they have extensive needs in the secondary.
Mock Draft: Patriots take a defensive tackle
Many mock drafts believe that New England will look toward the obvious move and take a cornerback to improve a poor pass defense, but would a defensive tackle be more valuable?
Trufant mocked to Pats
New England adds to its secondary with one of the top corners in the draft with Trufant.
Wide receiver or safety for the Pats at No. 29?
Mock drafts are split: Will the Patriots address the secondary or a thin wide receiver corps with the No. 29 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft?
Patterson mocked to Pats
New England needs help outside the numbers, meaning Patterson could certainly be of use.
Patriots go with a corner in mock draft
New England could use some help in the defensive secondary, and that's exactly what they get in a new mock draft.
Pats could target sliding Allen
Could the New England Patriots draft a guy like Keenan Allen late in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft?
NFL mock draft: Will Patriots take a DB?
New England's spot in the first round seems like a logical place to see a defensive back taken, according to various mock drafts.
Pats to target cornerback in first round?
Will the New England Patriots address their need for a cornerback in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft?
Patriots expected to upgrade at CB in mock drafts
Most mock drafts have the Patriots slated to help their secondary and several have the same player in mind, but not all.
Pats take Trufant in latest mock
Few teams need more help in the defensive backfield, making Trufant a great pick for New England.
Trojans' Woods to the Patriots?
It's just a matter of "should" and "would" if Woods could make New England brighter under Belichick's hood.
Pats take Ryan in latest mock
In our latest mock draft, the Patriots are getting defensive with a Rutgers standout.
Matt Elam to the Patriots?
New England has a penchant for three things: a poor secondary, trading back in the draft and taking a DB. Elam would fill two of those roles at least.
Pats get cornerback in new SB Nation mock draft
The Patriots need to add some depth in the secondary, and that's where they go with their first pick in SB Nation's newest mock draft.
New ESPN mocks have Pats taking OL, S help
The experts are split on where the Patriots will go with their first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Here's a look at who Mel Kiper and Todd McShay think will end up in New England.
Pats to draft receiver in first round?
SB Nation's latest mock draft has the patriots taking DeAndre Hopkins out of Clemson.
NFL Draft: Austin mocked to Patriots
If New England lets Welker walk, or even if they don't, the versatile Austin might make the New England offense scarier than it already is.
Patriots to draft wide receiver in first round?
SB Nation's latest mock draft has the Patriots taking Quinton Patton out of Louisiana Tech.
2013 NFL Draft order is set
The 2013 NFL Draft order is set following the completion of Super Bowl XLVII.
Patriots pick WR Tavon Austin in mock draft
With Wes Welker possibly on his way out in New England, the Patriots could look to add one of this year's most accomplished wide receivers.
Only two Patriots make trip to Honolulu
Seven Patriots were selected to the Pro Bowl roster for the AFC, but only two will play in the game as five withdrew due to injury.
Pats to take Elam to bolster secondary?
Could the New England Patriots feel a need at the safety position in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft?
Randy Moss gets another Super Bowl shot
While he's not the dynamic player from five years ago, former Patriots wideout Randy Moss will get a second chance at a championship next Sunday.
Patriots pick Tavon Austin in latest mock draft
SB Nation's latest mock draft has the Patriots taking West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the 29th pick.
Ravens, 49ers to square off in New Orleans
The Baltimore Ravens are set to square off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. Who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy?
Patriots to select at No. 29 in 2013 NFL Draft
The Patriots will select at No. 29 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft order after losing to the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
AFC Championship: Patriots struggle down stretch
The Patriots couldn't top the Ravens for the second time this season. Here's a look at what happened in the AFC Championship.
Pats eye second straight Super Bowl
Tom Brady will try to lead the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl for the sixth time in his career as they square off against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game for the second straight season.
AFC Championship gameday guide
The New England Patriots take on the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 AFC Championship game on Sunday night. Will the Patriots be able to advance to their second consecutive Super Bowl?
Pats take on Ravens in rematch of last year
The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens meet in the AFC Championship game for the second-straight season. Their last two games have come down to game-ending kicks.